The cake maker got back in the kitchen during an episode of The Rachael Ray Show after undergoing nearly five surgeries since 2020.

While speaking with Ray, the reality star mentioned that his hand is now 95% healed:

Earlier this year, Buddy Valastro mentioned that he got nearly 75% strength back following his final surgery:

In September 2020, the 44-year-old suffered a horrific injury after a pinsetter accidentally pierced his right hand in a bowling alley. However, following months of rigorous treatment, the baker has made a recovery.

Buddy Valastro resumed baking activities by making a cake as a token of appreciation for his doctors. He took to Instagram to share several pictures of the cake and wrote:

The cake featured a replica of New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery, instrumental in Valastro’s recovery. Buddy Valastro also successfully filmed the third season of his popular show Buddy vs. Duff following his latest surgery.

Buddy Valastro’s narrowly escaped permanent damage to his hand

Buddy Valastro is an American baker and reality TV star. He is best known for his TV show Cake Boss and Buddy vs. Duff. He is also the owner of Carlo’s Bakery and the face of Buddy V’s Ristorante.

His bakery is established in seven locations across New Jersey, New York, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia.

Buddy Valastro has also appeared in Next Great Baker, Buddy’s Bakery Rescue, and Kitchen Boss. He was also listed as the 50 most influential people in Hudson County by the Hudson Reporter.

Unfortunately, the cake designer suffered a terrifying accident at his private bowling alley last year. He was reportedly spending time with his family at his New Jersey home when his right hand got stuck in a bowling pinsetter. His sons cut the metal rod with a reciprocating saw to save Valastro from losing his hand.

At the time, Buddy Valastro’s representative told People that the malfunction of the pinsetter left his hand “impaled”:

Buddy Valastro’s wife Lisa called police authorities following the incident and he was immediately rushed to the hospital. Doctors performed two emergency surgeries and two follow-up surgeries in an attempt to recover his hand.

Valastro opened up about his injury during an interview with People:

Meanwhile, he also thanked his family and fans for their immense love and support during this critical phase:

After months of treatment, surgery, and therapy, Buddy Valastro has successfully healed from the injury. He has returned to his bakeries and also resumed professional baking.

Valastro has vowed never to experiment with bowling equipment despite his love for the game.

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