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Outbyte PC Repair FREERepair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Outbyte Driver Updater FREEScan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Next Level Baker premiered on December 4, 2025, as a three-week holiday competition spun off from Next Level Chef. Bell Media announced a Thursday 9 p.m. ET/PT slot on CTV2 for the Canadian broadcast. The launch brought together 12 bakers, three mentors and a festive first challenge.
When did Next Level Baker premiere?
The series debuted Thursday, December 4, 2025. Bell Media announced it as a three-week special event airing Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV2 in Canada. That schedule describes the 2025 launch, not CTV2’s current programming. Bell Media’s announcement set out the Canadian broadcast details, while FOX’s official series listing dates the premiere episode, “Baking Spirits Bright,” to December 4.
What was the competition format?
The holiday series was a spinoff of Next Level Chef, bringing together home, professional and social-media bakers. Rather than a single standalone baking special, it was announced as a three-week competition event.
Who mentored the bakers?
- Gordon Ramsay, television chef and host of Next Level Chef.
- Carla Hall, television chef.
- Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes.
Bell Media announced all three as mentors for the series.
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What happened in the premiere?
FOX’s listing says 12 bakers began the first episode, “Baking Spirits Bright,” with nostalgic chocolate treats before moving on to boozy holiday party bakes. Apple TV lists the episode at 43 minutes and rated TV-14, and identifies the series’ region of origin as the United States; catalog details can differ between services or edits.
What could the winner receive?
Bell Media announced a $25,000 prize for the winner, along with a HexClad prize package. The announcement did not specify what that package contained.
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The confirmed Canadian launch information is the 2025 CTV2 schedule above. FOX’s listing confirms the U.S. premiere episode and date, but these launch details do not establish where the series is currently streaming or airing. Check the relevant broadcaster or streaming service for present-day availability in your region. Apple TV’s catalog entry provides episode metadata, not a guarantee of current access: Apple TV’s Next Level Baker listing.
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