Valerie Bertinelli slams sad former employer Food Network for focusing on TV business while praising Rachael Ray [Video]

VALERIE Bertinelli has burned her former network in a scathing online rant.

The fired Food Network star lamented the “sad” direction in which she feels the network is headed.

Valerie revealed in January that she was leaving her post as a judge on the channel’s popular Kids Baking Championship competitions.

And she confessed the decision was not hers.

Since then, she has been sharing cryptic quotes and messages online about Karma, and fans have rushed to defend her.

Earlier this week, she lashed out on Threads at her former home.

“I fell in love with Food Network two decades ago because of all the amazing ITK (in the kitchen) shows.”

The 63-year-old then gave shout-outs to some of her former friends and colleagues, including Rachel Ray.

“30 minute meals (hosted by Rachel), Ina, Giada…the list goes on,” …