CBS and Pillsbury have announced the 24 home bakers from across the country who will compete in the return of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic. The primetime special airs Monday, Nov. 23, from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+ (Premium).
Drew Barrymore hosts the special, with celebrity chef judges Christina Tosi and Dook Chase. Baker and author Amirah Kassem joins the cast as the roaming sideline reporter. She will bring viewers real-time reactions from the bakers, their families, and the audience.
The 24 contestants are divided into four groups of six. Each group competes in its own head-to-head round themed around an iconic holiday staple: cookies, cakes, pies, or biscuits. The top baker from each round advances to the “Best in Bake” finale, where they will create “Edible Festive Wreaths for the Holidays.”
The winner will be crowned the 2026 Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic champion. The prize includes a $25,000 cash prize, a complete KitchenAid equipment package, and the Pillsbury Golden Rolling Pin trophy.
This year’s bakers join the ranks of many home bakers who competed in the 53 previous Pillsbury Bake-Off competitions, dating back to 1949. The special is produced by Studio Large Eyes, Pantheon Media Group and Juma Entertainment, with Brielle Cohen serving as showrunner. Lisa Balzo, Kenzie Caron and Eleanor Harkness serve as executive producers for Pillsbury.
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