How to apply for The Great American Baking Show? Details Explored

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The Great American Baking Show is a cooking competition series in which amateur bakers compete for the grand prize. Hosted by Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry, this show is highly competitive as contestants showcase their skills. This series is an adaptation of The Great British Bake Off and follows a similar format of giving a platform to amateur cooks.

For the next season of the show, interested applicants can fill out the form through thegreatamericanbakingshow.castingcrane.com.


Amateur bakers can apply for the next season of The Great American Baking Show via their website

As per the official The Great American Baking Show website, casting for the upcoming season is currently underway. Through an online form posted on the website, thegreatamericanbakingshow.castingcrane.com, interested applicants can fill out their information. If they have any questions regarding the application process, they can reach out to the show's producers via email at [email protected].

Amateur bakers who are self-taught and are confident about whipping up pies and cakes are encouraged to apply. The ideal contestant doesn't have to be a professional or a baker who has been to a cooking school, but rather someone who is still in the learning process. The website states:

"This is an amateur baking show. If you attended culinary school within the past 10 years you are not eligible. If you worked in a bakery within the past 10 years, you are not eligible. You must be 18 years or older and a legal resident of the United States."

It mentions that only amateur bakers should apply:

"Don’t forget, this is an amateur baking show, so perfection is not a requirement. Life is about taking chances. If you have the passion for baking, give it a shot. You have NOTHING to lose!"

Applicants who have been selected will be contacted directly by the producers. The application deadline is April 18, 2025, and bakers passionate about making "layered cakes, bread, laminated doughs, and macarons" are encouraged to try their luck.

The Great American Baking Show applicants are also motivated to share their portfolios by posting pictures of the dishes they have presented alongside videos and pictures. The website continues:

"We suggest uploading as many baking pictures as requested below. Showing a range is also great! For example, if you bake layered cakes, bread, laminated doughs, and macarons, we want to see it all (rather than limiting your photos to cakes and cupcakes only). Select your most impressive bakes! Although it’s not required to make a video, we highly suggest you do!"

All episodes of the new The Great American Baking Show will air on The Roku Channel. Viewers can follow their official Instagram account to stay updated with the news regarding filming.

Edited by Yesha Srivastava