Carla Hall announced that she’ll appear in season 2 of Next Level Baker alongside Gordon Ramsay and Waylynn Lucas.
New episodes will premiere on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on Fox.
The news comes months after Carla revealed she would no longer judge Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship.
Carla Hall is heading back to TV!
Just months after the shocking news that Carla wouldn’t judge Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship, fans learned about the chef’s next career move. An Instagram announcement revealed that Carla will star on Next Level Baker season 2, hosted by restaurateur Gordon Ramsay. New episodes will premiere on Thursday, November 19, 2026, on Fox.
“You're cordially invited to our next level holiday party. 🎁🍪,” the caption read on October 14. “#NextLevelBaker is back with a new season November 19 on FOX, next day on @hulu!”
Fans were ecstatic to see Carla back on TV.
“Cannot wait!!!! Excited to see @carlaphall again! Miss her on the other baking competition shows this year,” one person exclaimed in the comments. “Ahhh can’t wait! Love me some Carla Hall! 👏,” another cheered. “There you are @carlaphall. Miss you this season on TV! 🫶🥰,” a different follower added.
A spinoff of Gordon’s hit competition show Next Level Chef, Next Level Baker puts 12 home bakers, professional bakers, and social media bakers to the test as they compete in three holiday-themed kitchens for a $25,000 cash prize. The kitchens range from a top-tier kitchen to a basement kitchen, and Gordon, Carla, and celebrity chef Waylynn Lucas will crown the champion.
Gordon has already teased what’s to come in the new season of Next Level Baker on Instagram.
“Hopefully I stay on Santa’s good list after crashing into a 🎄😂,” he wrote alongside a sneak peek trailer. “Next Level Baker is back this holiday season with me @carlaphall and @waylynnlucas!”
We can’t wait!
