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List of Spring Baking Championship episodes

This is a list of episodes for Spring Baking Championship. The series has been presented by Bobby Deen (seasons 1-2), Ali Khan (seasons 4 and 7), Clinton Kelly (seasons 5-6), Molly Yeh (season 8) and Jesse Palmer (seasons 3, 9-11). With the judges Duff Goldman (seasons 1+), Nancy Fuller (seasons 1+), Lorraine Pascal (seasons 1-6) and Kardea Brown (seasons 7+).

Series overview

Season 1 (2015)

There are 8 professional and home bakers competing in a 6-episode baking tournament. One person is eliminated every week until the last episode where the final three compete for the grand prize of $50,000.

Contestants

  • 1st - Andy Chlebana, Pastry Instructor from Plainfield, Illinois
  • 2nd/3rd - Damiano Carrara, Bakery Owner & Pastry Chef from Moorpark, California
  • 2nd/3rd - Dwayne Ingraham, Executive Pastry Chef from Oxford, Mississippi
  • 4th - Simone Faure, Bakery Owner from St. Louis, Missouri
  • 5th - Sandy Hunter, Assistant Pastry Chef from Chicago, Illinois
  • 6th - Juliana Evans, Stay-at-Home Mom from Orlando, Florida
  • 7th - Kristine de la Cruz, Bakery Owner from Los Angeles, California
  • 8th - Chris Taylor, Epidemiologist from Atlanta, Georgia

Elimination Table

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.
(WIN) The contestant won the challenge for that week.
(HIGH) The contestant was one of the selection committee's favorites for that week.
(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.
(LOW) The contestant was one of the selection committee's two or three least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

Season 2 (2016)

Eight professional and home bakers come to compete in a six-episode baking tournament. This season is the last season with Bobby Deen as host. This season also began the mid-round twists in main heat challenges that are a staple of other baking championships competitions.

Contestants

  • 1st - Jane Soudah, Pastry Chef from South Pasadena, California
  • 2nd/3rd - Dan Langan, Personal Trainer from Havertown, Pennsylvania
  • 2nd/3rd - Susana Mijares, Bakery Owner from San Antonio, Texas
  • 4th - Kenny Magana, Pastry Research & Development from Reading, Pennsylvania
  • 5th - Audrey McGinnis, Home Caterer from Frisco, Texas
  • 6th - William "Will" Poole, Pastry Chef from New Ipswich, New Hampshire
  • 7th - Dustin Charbonneau, Executive Pastry Chef from Chicago, Illinois
  • 8th - Najie Mercedes, Pastry Chef from Miami, Florida

Elimination Table

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.
‡ The contestant won the Preheat challenge for that week.
(WIN) The contestant won the Main Heat challenge for that week.
(HIGH) The contestant was one of the selection committee's favorites for that week.
(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.
(LOW) The contestant was one of the selection committee's three or four least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

Season 3 (2017)

This season featured nine professional and home bakers competing in a seven-episode baking tournament with a grand prize of $50,000. The season premiere aired the first and second episodes together. The last two episodes aired as a two=hour finale. Jesse Palmer replaced Bobby Deen as host for this season.

Contestants

  • 1st - Jordan Pilarski, Pastry Chef from Amelia Island, Florida
  • 2nd/3rd - Adam Young, Bakery Owner and Head Pastry Chef from Mystic, Connecticut
  • 2nd/3rd - Daniela Copenhaver, Online Caterer & Baker from Chula Vista, California
  • 4th - John Reed, Bakery owner from Shamong Township, New Jersey
  • 5th - Courtney Rezendes, Culinary Instructor from Fall River, Massachusetts
  • 6th - Fausto Barragan, School Principal from La Puente, California
  • 7th - Heather Walker, Home Baker from Scottsdale, Arizona
  • 8th - Samirah Williams, Boutique bakery owner from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 9th - Mark Heyward-Washington, Pastry Chef from Charleston, South Carolina

Elimination Table

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.
‡ The contestant won the Preheat challenge for that week.
(WIN) The contestant won the Main Heat challenge for that week.
(HIGH) The contestant was one of the selection committee's favorites for that week.
(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.
(LOW) The contestant was one of the selection committee's least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

<small>: The Preheat challenge in the second episode was a team challenge; Adam and Daniela thus won as a team.</small>

Season 4 (2018)

This season featured the most bakers to this point, with 10 contestants (including a baker from Canada) competing in an eight-episode baking tournament for a chance at $50,000. Ali Kahn took over as host.

<small>: Winner Nacho Aguirre is married to Susana Mijares who was a finalist in season 2 of Spring Baking Championship</small>

Contestants

  • 1st - Nacho Aguirre, Chef and Owner from San Antonio, Texas
  • 2nd/3rd - Caleb Fischer, Chef de Cuisine from Auburn, Alabama
  • 2nd/3rd - Cristina Vazquez, Pastry Cook from Fair Lawn, New Jersey
  • 4th - Heather Wong, Pastry Chef from Burbank, California
  • 5th - Aaron McInnis, Nutritionist from Newfoundland, Canada
  • 6th - Ruby Bloch, Baker from New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 7th - Jessica Duggan, Home Baker from Puyallup, Washington
  • 8th - Deepal Patel, Senior Pastry Chef from Kansas City, Missouri
  • 9th - Andrew Belen, Baker from Chicago, Illinois
  • 10th - Michelle Kaiser, Bakery Owner from Omaha, Nebraska

Elimination Table

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.
‡ The contestant won the Preheat challenge for that week.
(WIN) The contestant won the Main Heat challenge for that week.
(HIGH) The contestant was one of the selection committee's favorites for that week.
(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.
(LOW) The contestant was one of the selection committee's three or four least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

<small>: The Preheat challenge in the third episode was a team challenge so Nacho and Ruby won as a team.</small>

Season 5 (2019)

Air Dates: March 18, 2019 - May 6, 2019. Ten contestants competed in this season for $25,000 (half the prize money of past seasons) and a feature in Food Network Magazine. The new host of this season is Clinton Kelly.

Contestants

  • 1st: Cory Barrett – Culinary Instructor from Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • 2nd/3rd: Karina Rivera – Head Pastry Chef from Miami, Florida
  • 2nd/3rd: Saber Rejbi – Executive Pastry Chef from Chicago, Illinois
  • 4th: Riccardo Menicucci – Executive Pastry Chef from San Francisco, California
  • 5th: Tracey Marionneaux – Executive Pastry Chef from Chicago, Illinois
  • 6th: Marqessa Gesualdi – Bakery Owner and Pastry Chef from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 7th: Jordan Kanouse – Pastry Chef from New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 8th: Kevin Dillmon – Bakery Owner from Rome, Georgia
  • 9th: Jessica Colvin – Home Baker from Southlake, Texas
  • 10th: Kendra Stephens – Executive Pastry Chef from Washington, DC

Elimination Table

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.
‡ The contestant won the Preheat challenge for that week.
(WIN) The contestant won the Main Heat challenge for that week.
(HIGH) The contestant was one of the selection committee's favorites for that week.
(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.
(LOW) The contestant was one of the selection committee's three or four least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

<small>: The Preheat challenge in the third episode was a team challenge so Cory and Kevin won as a team.</small>

Season 6 (2020)

Contestants

  • 1st- Sohrob Esmaili from San Francisco, California
  • 2/3rd- Arin Hiebert from Calgary, Alberta
  • 2/3rd- Tati Vernot from Miami, Florida
  • 4th- Val Criado from San Antonio, Texas
  • 5th- Christine Nguyen from Sugar Land, Texas
  • 6th- Aris Rodriguez from Sedona, Arizona
  • 7th- Molly Matthaei from Jackson Hole, Wyoming
  • 8th- Aisha Momaney from New York, New York
  • 9th- Franck Iglesias from Old Saybrook, Connecticut
  • 10th- Sandra Danso-Boadi from Mississauga, Ontario
  • 11th- Anibal Rodriguez from Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Elimination Table

(WINNER) The contestant won the competition.
(RUNNER-UP) The contestant made it to the finale, but did not win.
‡ The contestant won the Preheat challenge for that week.
(WIN) The contestant won the Main Heat challenge for that week.
(HIGH) The contestant was one of the selection committee's favorites for that week.
(IN) The contestant performed well enough to move on to the next week.
(LOW) The contestant was one of the selection committee's three or four least favorites for that week, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The contestant was the selection committee's least favorite for that week, and was eliminated.

Season 7 (2021)

11 bakers enter the kitchen to compete for the $25,000 prize, a chance to be featured in Food Network Magazine, and the title of Spring Baking Champion. This season, bakers are ranked on "The Spring Board" after each pre-heat and main heat. The lowest ranking baker on the board after each main heat is eliminated.

Contestants

Elimination Table

Season 8 (2022)

Twelve bakers enter the Spring Baking Barn to create delicious desserts featuring the freshest fruit and flowers the farm has to offer! In the first round, host Molly Yeh challenges the bakers to make fruit tarts that showcase their distinct personalities. Then, the bakers must fight to remain in the game with a floral bonanza cake that wows judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller, and Duff Goldman.

Contestants

  • 1st-Jaleesa Mason from Spanish Harlem, New York
  • 2/3rd-Dennis Van from Austin, Texas
  • 2/3rd-Carolyn Portuondo from Honolulu, Hawaii
  • 4th-Romuald “Romy” Guiot from Los Angeles, California
  • 5th-Tom Smallwood from New York City, New York
  • 6th-Justin Ross from Richmond, Virginia
  • 7th-Diego Chiarello from Houston, Texas
  • Previously 7th -Carolyn Portuondo from Honolulu, Hawaii
  • 8th-Kim Wood from Simsbury, Connecticut
  • 9th-Annabelle Asher from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • 10th-Stephon Cook from New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 11th-Jenniffer Woo from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • 12th-Marco Salden from Denver, Colorado
  • 13th-Alexis Wells from Carlsbad, California
  • 14th-Yohan Lee from Nashville, Tennessee

Elimination Table

Season 9 (2023)

12 talented bakers bake their way through spring challenges that all deal with love. With the help of host Jesse Palmer the bakers bake their best to impress the three judges, Nancy Fuller, Kardea Brown, and Duff Goldman.

Contestants

Elimination Table

Season 10 (2024)

Season 10 is subtitled "Celebrations" and is themed around springtime holidays or events. This season is again hosted by Jesse Palmer and features judges Nancy Fuller, Kardea Brown, and Duff Goldman.

Contestants

  • 1st- Steven Tran
  • 2/3rd- Robert Gonzalez
  • 2/3rd- Nickey Boyd
  • 4th- Alexandre “Alex” Bonnefoi
  • 5th- Katelyn “Kate” Boutilier
  • 6th- Rochelle DeSouza
  • 7th- Anna Simeonides
  • 8th - Sabrina Courtemanche
  • 9th - Zoe Ma
  • 10th - Sandro Arotinco
  • 11th - Michael Bass
  • 12th - Ericka Wells

Elimination Table

Season 11 (2025)

Season 11 is again hosted by Jesse Palmer and features the judging panel of Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller, and Duff Goldman. The season is subtitled "Magic" and is themed around the concept of a "Little Shop of Spring Magic".

Contestants

Elimination Table

‡ The contestant won the Preheat challenge for that week.
(WIN) The contestant won the Main Heat challenge.
(WIN) The contestant won a head-to-head contest in the Main Heat team challenge.
(WIN) The contestant won a sudden death bake-off to stay in the competition.
(IMM) The contestant used a Gift of Immunity, protecting them from elimination that week.

Spring Baking Championship Easter

Spring Baking Championship Easter is a spin-off that aired three seasons on Food Network from 2021 to 2023. Host Sunny Anderson (seasons 1-3) asks the competitors to make Easter-themed confections and edible displays to impress the judges Claudia Sandoval (season 1), Jordan Andino (seasons 1-2), Stephanie Boswell (seasons 2-3), and Zac Young (season 3).

Season 1

Elimination Table

Contestants

Season 2

Contestants

Elimination Table

Season 3

Elimination Table

Contestants

Summer Baking Championship

Summer Baking Championship is another seasonal series that follows the format of Spring Baking Championship and is hosted by Jesse Palmer with judges Duff Goldman, Carla Hall and Damaris Phillips. The first season aired in the summer of 2023, followed by a second season in 2024.

Season 1

Contestants

Elimination Table

Season 2

Contestants

Elimination Table

References

Notes

1.The baker who the judges think did the best at the twist received immunity from elimination.
2.Jaleesa and Carolyn won as a team, while Romy won as an individual.
3. Marco Salden from Denver, Colorado competed against Stephon Cook for a spot in the competition in the main heat Season 8 Episode 2, but ultimately lost.
4. Luke and Molly weren’t eliminated in the semi-finale but were in a bake off to get secure a spot in the final main heat.

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