THE "CAKE BOSS" IS BACK ON TLC

Hit series returns with a LIVE television event on Tuesday, September 8th

NEW YORK, NY - Buddy Valastro and his family return to TLC for a seventh season of CAKE BOSS bringing their business back to its true roots - cakes and family. Beginning with a live two-hour event on Tuesday, September 8th at 8/7c from Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken with Buddy, his family and other TLC favorites, the series will highlight the ups and downs of running a family bakery, but whatever the challenge, this family proves that no sticky situation can keep them apart!

As the success of Carlo's Bake Shop grows, Buddy must tackle new challenges, both in the shop and at home. After 50 years and thousands of customers, the Valastro family reminisces over the memories in the shop as they renovate the bakery, uncovering a message for Buddy from his late father. As one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the United States, Buddy continues to achieve his late father's dream of making Carlo's Bake Shop a household name.

Throughout the season, Buddy and his cake team, including his four sisters, two brothers-in-law, cousins and the family matriarch, Momma, whip up some of the most delicious creations yet. With more responsibilities than ever, the Valastros feel the heat as they work side-by-side to satisfy customers, special guest stars and celebrities from around the world including a special cake for Academy Award winners Common and John Legend. Buddy and his team are tasked with creating some of the wildest cakes imaginable, including a "meat" covered cake that has the team visiting the butcher shop, and a naked cake that has Buddy questioning the controversial trend. From old-school birthday cakes for his son, to a commemorative cake for Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, Buddy and the team have their hands full.

To celebrate the series return, fans are invited to watch full episodes from past seasons on TLC.com, and for show updates, 'like' the Cake Boss page on Facebook.

CAKE BOSS is produced by High Noon Entertainment and Valastro's own Cakehouse Media for Discovery Networks International and TLC in the United States.

About TLC

Offering remarkably relatable real-life stories without judgment, the network celebrates the reality that "everyone needs a little TLC." TLC's hit series share everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life's milestone moments such as wedding-themed programs anchored by Say Yes To The Dress. In 2014, TLC was a top 10 cable network with women, with 30 series averaging 1 million P2+ viewers or more, including two series that averaged 3 million P2+ viewers or more.

TLC is a global brand available in more than 95 million homes in the US and 303 million households in 190 markets internationally. A destination online,TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC through social media on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and @TLC on Twitter as well as On Demand services, YouTube and mobile platforms. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA,DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.