Star Buddy: Last News

Buddy Valastro and Gigi Hadid have finally met and it was a tear-filled greeting.

Buddy Valastro is sharing some good news about his recovery journey. The “Cake Boss” star joined Monday’s new episode of “Rachael Ray” and gave an exciting update on how well his hand is doing after yet another operation.

Buddy Valastro is sharing some good news about his recovery journey. The star joined Monday's new episode of  and gave an exciting update on how well his hand is doing after yet another operation.«I'm feeling good, my hand is coming along,» Valastro shared with a broad smile as Ray cheered him on during their virtual interview.«I had my fifth surgery about a month ago and it was a huge success,» Valastro added. «I definitely have a lot more of my mobility back.»Demonstrating the improved range of motion with his hand, Valastro explained, «I can make like a whole fist [and] I can make all my fingers straight.»«And I have I would say about 75 percent of my strength back, so its coming along,» he added.

Buddy Valastro is thanking his medical team with a special sweet treat! The 43-year-old star took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off the cake he made for the doctors, nurses and staff who have assisted in his recovery following a September hand injury.Shortly after the accident, Valastro's rep told ET that the baker's injury was a result of a malfunction with the bowling pinsetter at his home's bowling alley. When Valastro tried to repair the machine, his hand got lodged inside the unit, where it was impaled by a metal rod multiple times.

Buddy Valastro is still on the road to recovery.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe star of the popular TLC series Cake Boss is unsure if an injury to his right hand will allow him to continue baking.Buddy Valastro spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the accident, which happened in September. Valastro was bowling with friends when he tried to free an errant pin from the automatic pinsetter.

Buddy Valastro is staying positive as he continues to recover from a hand injury he suffered earlier this month.ET caught up with the star via Zoom on Monday, where he opened up about how he's been doing since the incident occurred in his home's bowling alley.«I've gotten so many well wishes and love and support from fans from all over the world. It really touched my heart, and [it's] really keeping me on the positive side,» Valastro, 43, told ET's Kevin Frazier.