Baketopia Explained

Network:	HBO Max
Presenter:	Rosanna Pansino
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	12
Language:	English
Genre:	Reality television
Country:	United States
Company:	B17 Entertainment

Baketopia is an American reality television series hosted by Rosanna Pansino. The series premiered on HBO Max on March 25, 2021, and consisted of 12 episodes.^{[1] [2] [3]} The series was canceled due to the merger of HBO Max and Discovery+.^[4]

Premise

Rosanna Pansino creates challenges that bakers must complete.^[5]

Each episode focuses around two baking challenges, called "tiers", in which the contestants compete to create desserts according to the challenge's rules. The winner of the first tier receives $1,000 and a gold brooch portraying a rolling pin.

The second tier always focuses on cakes. The winner receives $10,000 and a trophy.^[6]

Cast

Rosanna Pansino hosted and judged.^[7] Donal Skehan and Timbo Sullivan also appeared.^{[8] [9]}

Episodes

The winners of the first tier competition are listed italic. The winners of the second tier are listed in bold.

Season 1 (2021)

Cancellation

Bloomberg in 2022 reported that the show and its sister show Craftopia were canceled and removed from HBO Max due to the expected 2023 merger of HBO Max and Discovery+.^[10]

International broadcast

In Canada, the series premiered on Family Channel on June 14, 2021.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Durham. Madison. HBO Max has a new mouthwatering baking competition—here's how to watch 'Baketopia'. 2021-03-24. USA TODAY. en-US.
2. Web site: Oganesyan. Natalie. 2021-03-12. HBO Max Sets 'Baketopia' Premiere Date (TV News Roundup). 2021-03-14. Variety. en-US.
3. Web site: Rosanna Pansino's 'Baketopia' to debut on HBO Max on March 25. 2021-03-14. UPI. en.
4. Web site: HBO Max Cancels 'Craftopia' and 'Baketopia' and Completely Removes Them From Service . 2022-08-12 . Streaming . en.
5. Web site: Baketopia HBO Max Originals. 2021-03-14. HBO Max. en.
6. Web site: Meet The Contestants Competing On HBO Max's Mouthwatering New Baking Show. 2021-03-25. Bustle. 24 March 2021 . en.
7. Web site: 2021-03-23. Baketopia on HBO Max hosted by Rosanna Pansino. 2021-03-24. WFTS. en.
8. Web site: Hyl. Claire. 2021-03-13. Donal Skehan to judge epic new Bake Off style TV show. 2021-03-15. EVOKE.ie. en-US.
9. Web site: Meet The Contestants Competing On HBO Max's Mouthwatering New Baking Show. 2021-03-25. Bustle. 24 March 2021 . en.
10. News: 2022-08-07 . Why HBO Max Spent $130 Million to Shelve 'Batgirl' and 'Scoob 2' . en . Bloomberg.com . 2022-08-12.
11. Web site: Family Channel To Premiere 'Baketopia' In Canada. 2021-07-08. VideoAge International. en-US.