PAULA PITY PARTY

Still tries to repair rep while world shrugs

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DISGRACED celebrity chef Paula Deen's image was burnt to a crisp in her racism scandal, but insiders say her attempt to repair her fried rep is backfiring as fans turn on her and Hollywood stars shun her like a half-baked pie.

The 78-year-old cook insists the new documentary Canceled: The Paula Deen Story tells the “truth” about the racism controversy that cost her the long-running gig on Food Network and money-spinning deals with Target, Walmart, QVC, Sears, JCPenney and other stores.

“I’m looking for the truth. The truth, if you watch the film, you will find it out,” Paula insists.

An insider spills: “She’s trying to redeem herself and feels enough time has passed and people need to forgive her.