On today's episode of 'The Rachael Ray Show' (weekdays, syndicated), Rachael Ray did something she swore she'd never do: Slip into a skimpy 'Dancing With the Stars' outfit and put her body on display.

Ray has been critical of the revealing costumes from 'DWTS' in the past and vowed never to be caught dead in one. Later, she issued an apology to the show's costume designer, Randall Christensen, for her remarks.

But today brought the ultimate act of contrition as a visibly nervous Ray appeared in a short, red dress embellished with Swarovski crystals. The dress was Christensen's idea, and Ray agreed to wear it after making a New Year's resolution to do more things that frighten her.

Rachael Ray apologizes profusely to Randall Christensen, the costume designer for 'Dancing With the Stars,' for repeatedly saying she'd never appear on the dance competition because she wouldn't be caught dead in one of the show's typically revealing outfits.