Series synopsis
Next Level Baker is an American reality television series that premiered on FOX on December 4, 2025. It ended on December 18, 2025. It stars Gordon Ramsay, Carla Hall and Candace Nelson.
Talented bakers compete through three challenging rounds, crafting spectacular seasonal treats. Only one will emerge victorious and be crowned the ultimate holiday champion.
Premise
Talented bakers compete through three challenging rounds, crafting spectacular seasonal treats. Only one will emerge victorious and be crowned the ultimate holiday champion.
Premise: Batter watch out.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gordon Ramsay as Self - Host
- Carla Hall as Self - Judge
- Candace Nelson as Self - Judge
Guest cast
- Maricsa Trejo as Self - Professional Baker
- Winston Murdock as Self - Professional Baker
- Chad Visger as Self - Professional Baker
- Aubrey Smith Shaffner as Self - Professional Baker
- Nikita Jackson as Self - Social Media Baker
- Chloe Sexton as Self - Social Media Baker
- Justin Ellen as Self - Social Media Baker
- Zoha Malik as Self - Social Media Baker
- Stefanie Embree as Self - Home Baker
- Deirdra Lambright as Self - Home Baker
- Michael Mararian as Self - Home Baker
- Jeff Chudakoff as Self - Home Baker
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 3, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Baking Spirits Bright Twelve bakers consisting of home, pro and social media backgrounds enter a next level winter wonderland and make nostalgic chocolate treats. Then, after an elimination round, the remaining contestants make boozy holiday party bakes and continue battling for the title of first-ever Next Level Baker. |
December 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
This Is Snow Joke First, the bakers bring the holiday heat with bold ginger bakes! Then, it's time for a holiday flavor getaway as the remaining contestants bake with tropical fruits from around the world. |
December 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
A Not So Silent Night The final bakers tackle a towering three-tier cake challenge, but only one baker will rise to the top and walk away with the title of first-ever Next Level Baker, winning $25,000 and a HexClad prize package. |
December 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 4, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |