Valerie Bertinelli She says she won't come back Food Network“Children's Baking Championship.”
in Instagram video On January 20, the 68-year-old told her followers that she had received confirmation of her dismissal the night before, but was “avoiding confronting” the news.
“I wanted to sleep on it because it really hurt my feelings, and I know it's not supposed to happen,” she said. “Logically, I know it has to do with work, and budget cuts, right? But it really hurt my feelings when I found out that I wouldn’t be asked to come back for the show.” Baking tournament for kids. “Really gross.”
TODAY.com has reached out to the Food Network for comment on Bertinelli's condition and future.”Baking tournament for kids“The show is currently airing its twelfth season, and the network has not officially announced a renewal.
Bertinelli has been hosting the network show with Duff Goldman since the first season premiered in 2015.
She then explained her emotional reaction to the news, sharing that Season 12 of “Kids Baking Championship” was filmed in the summer of 2022, which she called a “peak year in hell.”
“I was just going through it and pretending everything was okay because that's what you do. Without sounding like a drama queen, the show saved my life,” Bertinelli said.
In May 2022, Bertinelli officially Filing for divorce From ex-husband Tom Vitale, although court papers state they have been separated since 2019. The divorce was finalized In November 2022.
Bertinelli said in the video that working with her colleagues and “Kids Baking Championship” cast members, as well as knowing she could “spread some kindness,” helped her get through this difficult time.
“It was like a flotation device,” she said of her time on the show. “So it really hurts that I won't be able to come back and see everyone and say, 'Hey!' “You made it, hello!”
Bertinelli went on to express her gratitude to fellow host Goldman as well as the producers, camera, sound, art and kitchen crews who “work so hard.” She added that she feels “very lucky” to watch the young bakers grow up on the show.
The two-time Golden Globe winner concluded her video by offering some advice for kids competing in any future seasons.
“Even though I won't be there, I will be with you in spirit and I just want you to remember this: You're there for a reason. You're some of the best bakers in America right now,” she said, adding that if they are voted off the show, they should remember that “It's not because you're not a good baker, it's because you had a bad day. So always, always believe in yourself. Please do that for me and keep baking. I'll miss you guys.”
In April 2023, Bertinelli announced her show on the Food Network “Valerie's Home Cooking” has been cancelled. After 14 seasons.
At the time, she said in an Instagram video that she had “no idea why” the network decided to cancel the show, adding: “I didn't say anything last summer because honestly, I was hoping they would change their mind. But they didn't.”
“So this is it. This is the final season,” Bertinelli continued. “I loved doing this show. This was a dream come true. Every part of it brought me so much joy. I love the crew. I loved everyone in the production. They would love to make this offer to you.
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