THE GREAT CANDIAN BAKING SHOW is now accepting applications for Season 5
Project scheduler and engineer, Oyaks Airende, 28, of Calgary, Alberta sadly met his batch, exiting the tent on this week’s episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Markham, Ontario’s Mahathi Mundluru proved to be one smart cookie, earning the title of Star Baker.
During week three, the bakers made Linzer Cookies with customized cutouts and personalized fillings, followed by the Technical Bake which required the contestants to make Stroopwafels, the Dutch classic caramel-filled cookie made on a speciality waffle iron. For the Show Stopper, they were tasked with sharing their family story through a Cookie Family Portrait.
As Oyaks leaves the tent, the following seven bakers remain:
- Dominike Audet, 42, a radio host and novelist from Québec, QC
- Larry Harris, 53, a business operations manager from Edmonton, AB
- Maggie Frith, 42, a stay-at-home mom and former lawyer from Toronto, ON
- Mahathi Mundluru, 24, a business analyst from Markham, ON
- Raufikat Oyawoye, 35, an IT support engineer from Milton, ON
- Sheldon Lynn, 25, a software developer from Vancouver, BC
- Tanner Davies, 28, a marketing consultant from Winnipeg, MB
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is now accepting applications for Season 5 from amateur bakers across the country looking to show off their skill, enthusiasm, drive and love of baking. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all 2021 auditions will be held virtually. For more information on how to apply online and the virtual audition process, please visit cbc.ca/life/greatcanadianbakingshow/casting.
In next week’s episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, the seven remaining bakers are transported across the pond to try their hand at timeless Italian treats during Italian Week, airing next Sunday, March 7 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is produced by Proper Television in association with CBC and Love Productions. The executive producers are Cathie James and Lesia Capone, and the series producer is Marike Emery. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Susan Taylor is Executive in Charge of Production. 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 the United States, Australia, France and Ireland. THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is presented with Robin Hood®. The Robin Hood Baking Family consists of a portfolio of leading baking brands.
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