CBS Bringing ‘Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic’ To Primetime With Drew Barrymore As Host
CBS is bringing the Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic back to broadcast television, with Drew Barrymore hosting a live primetime special on 23 November. Its return matters as the competition has not aired on a broadcast network since 2014 and is returning to CBS after a long period across cable and digital platforms.
Home bakers will compete in five rounds, putting their own spin on recipes including cookies and Thanksgiving pies. Celebrity chefs Christina Tosi and Dook Chase will judge; round winners will advance to a finale making edible wreaths, with the champion receiving $25,000 and a KitchenAid equipment package.
- Drew Barrymore will host the live CBS special on 23 November.
- Home bakers will face five rounds and an edible-wreath finale.
- The winner gets $25,000 and a KitchenAid equipment package.
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The Pillsbury Bake-Off is a cooking competition for home bakers, built around recipes made with Pillsbury products. It began in 1949 and has been shown on television at different times, including on CBS and later on cable and digital platforms.
Pillsbury is a US baking brand, and the contest gives amateur cooks a chance to compete before a national audience. Its return to broadcast television connects the programme with a long-running food competition, while Drew Barrymore is known as an actor and television presenter.