Roku Originals Expands "Baking Show" Universe with Original Series Renewals, Spin-Offs, Library Programming, and New Co-Host Andrew Rannells
Deal with Love Productions will bring both new Roku Originals and first-time U.S. debuts of library content to The Roku Channel
SAN JOSE, Calif. - May 29, 2025 - Roku Originals and Love Productions are dishing out the ultimate "Baking Show" viewing experience on The Roku Channel, with more of "The Great American Baking Show" plus new Roku Original specials, including a Halloween-themed celebrity special. Roku will also launch "The Great British Baking Show: Juniors" as a Roku Original, as well as a robust collection of "Great British Baking Show" library programming, most of which will be debuting in the U.S. for the first time. Roku also announced that actor Andrew Rannells will come on board to co-host "The Great American Baking Show" alongside Casey Wilson.
"The success of 'The Great American Baking Show' has enabled us to build upon this beloved franchise, creating a multi-pronged viewing experience, of both original and library content, in an on-demand and FAST environment," said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. "We can't wait to head back into the iconic tent and give audiences even more of the endearing and feel-good moments with this incredible series, as well as premiere the latest seasons of 'The Great British Baking Show: Juniors.'"
Letty Kavanagh, Managing Director, Love Productions, said: "We are thrilled to grow our relationship with Roku as we enter another season of 'The Great American Baking Show.' We are also delighted to share some of our other much-loved British series, bringing even more warmth and joy to U.S. audiences."
Through this deal, Roku will bring audiences the following programming:
· Roku Original Renewals
· "The Great American Baking Show" main series - season 4
· "The Great American Baking Show Celebrity Holiday Special" - returns for fourth iteration
· "The Great American Baking Show Big Game" - returns for second iteration
· "The Great American Baking Show Celebrity Summer" - returns for second iteration
· New Roku Original Iterations
· "The Great British Baking Show: Juniors" - seasons 8 and 9
· "The Great American Baking Show Celebrity Halloween Special"
· New library content
· "The Great British Baking Show Juniors" - seasons 1-7
· "The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals" - seasons 1-9
· "The Great Pottery Throwdown" - seasons 6 + 7
· "The Great Pottery Throwdown Christmas Specials"
· "The Great British Sewing Bee" - seasons 1-10
· "The Great British Sewing Bee Celebrity Special"
· "The Great Canadian Baking Show" - seasons 1-8 and holiday specials
· Existing "The Great British Baking Show" library content available on The Roku Channel will remain
The franchise is overseen by Olivia LaRoche on behalf of Roku Originals.
The Roku Channel is available to stream for free on Roku devices or TVs and can be easily accessed online at TheRokuChannel.com and on iOS and Android devices, Amazon Fire TVs, Samsung TVs, and Google TVs and other Android TV OS devices.
About The Roku Channel
Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free ad-supported streaming television on Roku, and features a diverse lineup of more than 80,000 on-demand movies and programs, more than 500 live linear television channels, and premium subscription offerings in the U.S. It licenses and distributes content from more than 250 partners and features a growing library of Roku Originals.
About Love Productions
Love Productions are a multi award winning production company dedicated to creating groundbreaking formats and documentaries. With offices in London, Bristol and LA, they have been entertaining audiences worldwide since 2004.
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