DANIEL LEVY AND JULIA CHAN TO HOST
ACCLAIMED PASTRY CHEFS BRUNO FELDEISEN AND ROCHELLE ADONIS TO SERVE AS JUDGES
The homemade version of the hit British format premieres Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC
CBC today announced the team of hosts and judges for THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (8x60), the public broadcaster’s homegrown take on hit format The Great British Bake Off. The series will be hosted by actor and writer Daniel Levy (Schitt’s Creek, The Hills: The After Show) and actor Julia Chan (Saving Hope, A Kid Like Jake), who will keep the judges buttered up and bakers laughing even when the going gets tough. Judging which competitors measure up are acclaimed pastry chefs Bruno Feldeisen, former executive pastry chef for the Four Seasons in New York and Vancouver and a multiple James Beard Award nominee; and Rochelle Adonis, the Quebec-raised, European-trained creator of a flagship tea shop and confectionary brand in Australia. Produced by Proper Television, THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW starts filming in Toronto this week following a nationwide search for Canada’s top amateur bakers, and will premiere Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC.
“The first time I watched The Great British Baking Show, my heart grew three sizes. It’s the most joyful, inspiring competition-based reality show on TV and I'm so excited to be a part of the Canadian series,” said Levy.
“Baking is all about love and sharing. It makes the world a better place, and I’m honoured to be part of this unique Canadian experience,” said Feldeisen.
“I'm absolutely thrilled to be part of The Great Canadian Baking Show. There's nothing quite like watching lovely people truly committed to being great at something - and this show is exactly that,” said Chan.
“Coming home to Canada to mentor these extraordinary amateur bakers is a dream come true!” said Adonis.
Based on the beloved British format, THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW brings together 10 amateur bakers from across the country to compete in a series of themed culinary challenges as they celebrate their diverse backgrounds, families and communities. Each episode will feature three rounds including the Signature Bake, the Technical Bake and the Show Stopper. After the bakes are tasted and critiqued, the judges will decide who will become the week’s Star Baker and who will be sent home. The final three bakers will compete for the Great Canadian Baking Show title.
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is presented with Robin Hood. The Robin Hood Baking Family consists of a portfolio of leading baking brands.
While waiting for the Canadian series, CBC audiences can whet their appetite with the most recent season of the British series (Season 7), which will air as THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW starting Wednesday, August 23 at 8 p.m. ET (8:30 NT) on CBC. Season 6 is available to stream now at cbc.ca/watch.
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is produced by Proper Television in association with CBC and Love Productions. The executive producer is Cathie James, and the series producer is Marike Emery. The format is owned by Love Productions and distributed by Sky Vision. In addition to the original British series, the format has been produced in 23 territories including America, Australia, France and Ireland.
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About Proper Television Inc.
Since opening its doors in 2004, Proper Television has become one of Canada’s premier production companies, creating more than 600 hours of smart, fresh and compelling factual programming for audiences around the world. Proper’s award-winning slate includes original productions like Vegas Rat Rods, Tougher Than It Looks, Last Stop Garage and Don’t Drive Here, as well as home grown versions of big international formats such as MasterChef, Canada’s Worst Driver, Storage Wars, Four Weddings and Come Dine with Me Canada.. Proper Television is owned and operated by former BBC producer/director Guy O’Sullivan.
Media contacts:
Cathleen Saville, CBC - cathleen.saville@cbc.ca - 416-205-7976
Christine Liber, Proper Television cliber@propertelevision.com - 416-558-4722
