Valerie Bertinelli Leaves 'Kids Baking Championship' After 12 Seasons

Bertinelli cites 'budget cuts' as reason for departure, expressing hurt feelings and gratitude for her time on the show.

Valerie Bertinelli, long-time host of Food Network's 'Kids Baking Championship', has been let go from the show after 12 seasons. She cited 'budget cuts' as the reason for her departure.
Bertinelli, who hosted the show alongside Duff Goldman since its premiere in 2015, expressed her disappointment and hurt feelings in an Instagram video.
The actress described the show as a 'flotation device' that helped her through a difficult period in her life, including her divorce from Tom Vitale in 2022.
Despite her departure, Bertinelli expressed gratitude for her time on the show and encouraged future contestants to always believe in themselves.
Food Network has not yet responded to inquiries about the decision or the future of 'Kids Baking Championship'.