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By Joly Herman
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Celebs in the tent bring laughs, a little booze.
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The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer
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What's the Story?
In THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: CELEBRITY SUMMER, four American celebrities—Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Yara Shahidi (Black-ish), Andrew Rannells (Girls), and June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie)—are brought to the famous British baking tent where they're challenged to push their skills to new heights. Will they be able to overcome failed lemon curds and soupy tarts to win the big prize? Can they laugh at their own mistakes?
Is It Any Good?
A breezy delight: The personalities in the famous baking tent are big, but the laughs are bigger. Fans of The Great British Baking Show and its spin-offs will be pleasantly surprised by The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer.
The contestants are earnest about their techniques and polished in their presentations, even if their bakes aren't as elevated as those from the serious bakers in the full season shows. This special is a fun diversion with a summer vibe that families can enjoy together.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Summer. Some bakers have limited baking skills, but they push through to success. When have you used improvisation and hard work to get to the next level?
Though celebrities aren't always known for their humility, contestants in this show prove they can "take notes," and use humor when they're tested. How do you react when you're given feedback for your work?
Successful baking requires concentration and self-control. Can you control your mind long enough to finish a task? What helps your body to cooperate with your mind?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 16, 2025
- Cast : Paul Hollywood , Prue Leith , Zach Cherry , Casey Wilson
- Network : Roku Channel
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Baking , Competition
- Character Strengths : Humility , Perseverance , Self-control
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- Last updated : August 28, 2025
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