CBS Revives Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic with Drew Barrymore as Host
The special will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on November 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, marking its first primetime slot.
CBS announced it is bringing the Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic back to television with Drew Barrymore as host, according to Deadline. The special will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on November 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The broadcast marks the first time the program has been televised on a broadcast network since 2014, and its first primetime spot. Barrymore revealed the news at the top of her talk show on Thursday morning.
The special is produced by Studio Large Eyes, Pantheon Media Group and Juma Entertainment in association with General Mills. Christina Tosi and Dook Chase will serve as celebrity chef judges for this year's competition.
The winning baker will receive a $25,000 cash prize and a Kitchen Aid equipment package.
Long History on Television
The Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic has been around since 1949, originally called the Grand National Recipe and Baking Contest. CBS aired the special on daytime television for more than five decades, from 1949 to 2002. The program transitioned periodically across cable and digital platforms and has not had a consistent home since 2002.
Past hosts have included Bob Barker, Alex Trebek, Phylicia Rashad, Martha Stewart and Oprah Winfrey.
Quick answers
When does the Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic air?
It airs live on CBS and Paramount+ on November 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Who is hosting the Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic?
Drew Barrymore will host the special.
What prize does the winner receive?
The winning baker will receive a $25,000 cash prize and a Kitchen Aid equipment package.