- Hosts Alan Shane Lewis and Ann Pornel return alongside judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley as the beloved baking competition celebrates a milestone season beginning October 4 on CBC and CBC Gem
Watch the Season 10 trailer here.
CBC today announced the amateur bakers stepping into the iconic tent for the 10th season of The Great Canadian Baking Show (9x60), premiering Sunday, October 4 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. Marking a decade of showstopping creations, memorable contestants and heartwarming moments, the beloved competition returns with talented home bakers from communities across Canada, each bringing their own flavours, traditions and stories to the tent.
Comedians, actors, writers and Second City alumni Alan Shane Lewis and Ann Pornel return as hosts, bringing their signature humour and encouragement throughout the competition. 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 Kyla Kennaley, esteemed Toronto-born pastry chef and entrepreneur, and Head of Learning at the Dorchester Collection Academy internationally, return as judges.
Meet the 10 bakers ready to turn up the heat this season:
- Andrew Arcello, 38, a drama and music teacher from Stittsville, Ontario
- Slavomira Blahová, 38, an office manager from Edmonton, Alberta
- Saul Caverhill, 39, an electrical engineer from Calgary, Alberta
- Kami Elmekki, 27, a policy analyst from Montreal, Quebec
- Ahmad Farhat, 32, a program analyst from Montreal, Quebec
- Jen Hudson, 51, a podcast producer from Mundleville, New Brunswick
- Angie Kealey, 53, a cardiologist from Calgary, Alberta
- Sam Kim, 33, a social media marketer from Toronto, Ontario
- Justine Reyes, 37, a lab supervisor from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Vandana Singh, 41, a customer success manager from Fredericton, New Brunswick
CBC’s homegrown take on the UK’s phenomenal hit format The Great British Bake Off, The Great Canadian Baking Show brings together amateur bakers from across the country to compete in a series of themed culinary challenges celebrating their diverse backgrounds, families and communities. Each one-hour episode features three rounds: the Signature Bake, the Technical Bake and the Showstopper. After the baked goods are tasted and critiqued, the judges name the week’s Star Baker and decide who will leave the tent. The final three bakers compete for the title of Canada’s best home baker and the coveted cake plate.
Season 9 saw Jo Mandet of Vancouver, British Columbia take home the title of Canada’s best amateur baker, following a final showdown with Ryan Gridzak of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Zoë Weinrebe of Toronto, Ontario. Previous seasons of The Great Canadian Baking Show are available to stream now on CBC Gem.
The Great Canadian Baking Show is produced by Blue Ant Studios in association with CBC and Love Productions. The Executive Producers are Cathie James and Lesia Capone, and Mark Van de Ven is Executive/Series Producer. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Susan Taylor is Executive in Charge of Production. The format is owned by Love Productions. The Great Canadian Baking Show is proud to welcome Dairy Farmers of Canada as a returning show sponsor and Kraft Canada as a new sponsor.
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