Maybe she has cats on the kitchen counter. I do, when there’s meat around or Shannon is too cautious to jump over the baby gate. They sometimes fall over when a large cat touches down on the top, and that’s so embarrassing. It’s a higher jump to get on the counter, but she knows it’s stable!
Cruising for cocktails!
Perhaps cats are the only ones watching her shows. Can't fault her for targeting her audience.
Cats can't be that dumb or bored so maybe it's a naughty pleasure sort of vice. Demand "Fancy Feast" from the staff, but when the humans aren't looking make a beeline for the Rachael Ray buffet.