BakingIt Season 2 sets release date with Amy Poehler to replace Andy Samberg as host.
'Tis nearly the season to be baking as Peacock is prepping for the return of the hit holiday reality competition Baking It. For Season 2, Maya Rudolph will reunite with her old Saturday Night Live castmate and friend Amy Poehler as she steps in for Andy Samberg this time around. The ovens will heat up for the holiday bake-off on December 12 with new episodes dropping weekly on the streamer
A spinoff of Poehler's other competition with Nick Offerman Making It, Baking It follows eight pairs of talented home bakers as they celebrate the holidays with a culinary battle. Contestants face a variety of themed challenges asking them to whip up the best savory, sweet, and everything-in-between concoctions while Rudolph and Poehler provide comedic commentary.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY On the same day as the season premiere, Baking It will also air a holiday special on NBC for charity. The special will see Rudolph and Poehler welcome their celebrity friends for a miniature baking completion of their own with the goal to raise money for the causes of their choice. It's slated to air at 10 p.m. ET.
"This season’s coziest cooking competition is Baking It Season 2!" Poehler and Rudolph exclaimed in a statement. "This season has everything: The Grannies, crafty bakes, goofy songs about butter, cash prizes, BFFs, family, and did we mention butter? And to make it even more exciting, we’ll be hosting this season together!" Joining Poehler and Rudolph as executive producers on the series are Nicolle Yaron, Pip Wells, Kate Arend, and Dave Becky.
Baking It Season 2 will stream new episodes weekly on Peacock starting on December 12 with the celebrity special dropping the same day on NBC. Check out the trailer for Season 1 below.