Fellow “Saturday Night Live” alums and Emmy award-winning actors Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg have been tapped to co-host Peacock’s new holiday culinary competition series “…
.” Their former “SNL” cast member and friend, Amy Poehler, executive produces via her Paper Kite Productions banner with Nicolle Yaron.
“Baking It” is a six-episode baking series in which eight teams of two talented home bakers join Rudolph and Samberg’s winter cabin for what is described as a “heartfelt and joyful celebration” to honor holiday traditions and indulge in excess. Contestant duos will include spouses, siblings, best friends and more, who will work together to create outstanding savory and sweet creations for themed challenges with the hopes of winning a cash prize. Rudolph and Samberg will lead the festivities, also providing comedic commentary on the action.
Along with Poehler and Yaron , Pip Wells, Kate Arend and Dave Becky serve as executive producers. “Baking It” hails from Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Paper Kite Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment. “Making It,” presented by Poehler and Nick Offerman , has had three seasons since its 2018 debut and currently holds a 7.9 out of 10 ranking on IMDB.