- Hallmark announced their newest competition series, Baked With Love: Holiday.
- Tamera Mowry-Housley will host and judge the new series, alongside Anna Haugh and Vaughn Vreeland.
- Baked With Love: Holiday will air in late 2025 on Hallmark.
Hallmark fans, the network is stepping up their game when it comes to their love of all things holiday.
Longtime fans know the hit TV network for its dedication to the holiday season with programming like its annual "Countdown to Christmas" and different holiday-themed TV shows on Hallmark+. Well, it looks like Hallmark is trying something new for 2025, and folks are already getting excited about it.
According to a report from Deadline on June 25, Hallmark is airing a new competition series called Baked With Love: Holiday. With actress Tamera Mowry-Housley tapped to host, she will also be a judge alongside chef/restauranteur Anna Haugh and New York Times cooking expert Vaughn Vreeland. The show is expected to premiere in late 2025 on Hallmark.
"I’m SO excited to announce that I’ll be a host on 'Baked With Love: Holiday' alongside @haughser and @vaughn!" Tamera wrote on Instagram shortly after the news was announced. "I had the sweetest time with these two and loved being back in my hosting element — especially for a channel that’s near and dear to my heart, @Hallmark. You know I LOVE baking and Christmas, so this one was extra special. Can’t wait for you all to see it!"
Upon learning of this news from Hallmark, fans were so excited to see the channel once again evoking the holiday spirit ahead of time.
"This is so perfect!!! 😍🎄❤️🧁," one person wrote in the caption. "Love me a baking show and with you in it?! I’ll be there!" another exclaimed. "YAYY Can’t wait to watch ❤️❤️," a different follower added.
So, what will Baked With Love: Holiday be about? According to Hallmark's website, the show will showcase 10 pairs of home bakers as they compete for the chance to become the Christmas Baking Champions. As they incorporate their heritage, personal experiences and family recipes into classic baking dishes, their creations will be served to a panel of judges. At the end of the competition, the final duo will be crowned the winners — and receive a $50,000 prize to boot.
"This show is the perfect recipe for joy, combining the magic of baking for the holidays with the warmth, charm, and heartfelt connections that embody the Hallmark spirit," said Hallmark Media head of unscripted David Stefanou in an official statement. "We’re thrilled to bring audiences a series that mixes delectable treats with the comforting, feel-good storytelling our viewers love and expect. It’s about more than just competition. It’s about living your best Hallmark life."
Well, sign us up!
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
