Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef” is expanding, and this holiday season, it begins with baked goods.
“Next Level Baker” premieres on Fox this week, and it is set to test the skills of several bakers. Contestants will be challenged to create “eye-popping, festive holiday delights across the franchise’s three iconic levels.” Like the flagship series, “Next Level Baker” will feature home bakers, professional chefs and social media bakers, all competing side-by-side for the top spot in the three-week special. Ramsay will return as host for four hour-long episodes and mentor the competitors. In the end, only one will take the holiday baking crown.
Now, let’s meet our contestants. You can see the full list of competitors below.
Nikki Jackson
Social Media Baker
Hometown: Rowlett, TX
Instagram: @absolutelyediblecakes
Jeff Chudakoff
Home Baker
Hometown: West Hollywood, CA
Instagram: @pastrychefjeff
Chloe Sexton
Social Media Baker
Hometown: Germantown, TN
Instagram: @chloesgiantcookies
Michael Mararian
Home Baker
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Instagram: @polyesterbakes
Marisca Trejo
Professional Baker
Hometown: Mesquitem, TX
Instagram: @lacasitabakeshop
Justin Ellen
Social Media Baker
Hometown: Passaic, NJ
Instagram: @everythingjustbaked
Stefanie Embree
Home Baker
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Instagram: @stefanieembree
Chad Visger
Professional Baker
Hometown: Delavan, WI
Facebook: @pastriesbychad
Winston Murdock
Professional Baker
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Instagram: @chefwmurdock
Deirdra Lambright
Home Baker
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Instagram: @deirdra.sweets4dayz
Aubrey Smith Shaffner
Professional Baker
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Instagram: @aubreyds
Zoha Malik
Social Media Baker
Hometown: Newark, CA
Instagram: @bakewithzoha