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THE FINAL THREE BAKERS COMPETE IN A WINNER-TAKE-ALL BATTLE FOR $250,000 AND A COOKBOOK CONTRACT, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF “THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION,” WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
“Finale” – As the final three bakers compete in a winner-take-all battle for $250,000 and a cookbook contract, the pressure reaches an all-time high, leading one of them to break down. Also, the contestants also face their toughest challenges yet when they need to use peanuts in their Signature Bakes, as well as make 72 American flag-inspired miniature desserts for their Showstoppers, on THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION, Wednesday, July 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The bakers of THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION are:
Name: Francine Bryson
Age: 44
Current Residence:Pickens, S.C.
Baking Specialties: Pies, cakes and quiche
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Name: Darlene Pawlukowsky
Age: 51
Current Residence: Johns Creek, Ga.
Occupation: Project Manager
Baking Specialties: Cakes and cookies
Name: Brian Emmett
Age: 43
Current Residence: Itasca, Ill.
(Originally from Glendale Heights, Ill.)
Occupation: Owner of a Marketing/Advertising Company
Baking Specialties: Breads, pies, cookies, savory baked goods and pastries
Name: James Reddick (ELIMINATED 7/3)
Age: 26
Current Residence: Hollywood
(Originally from Indianapolis, Ind.)
Occupation: Photographer
Baking Specialties: Pies, cookies and pastries
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Name: Elaine Francisco (ELIMINATED 7/3)
Age: 63
Current Residence: Claremont, Calif.
Occupation: Retired
Baking Specialties: Breads, pies and cakes
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Name: Effie D. Sahihi (ELIMINATED 6/26)
Age: 40
Current Residence: Henderson, Tenn.
(Born in Israel and raised in Winter Haven, Fla.)
Occupation: Attorney
Baking Specialties: Cakes, tarts and breads
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Name: Kolette Biddle (ELIMINATED 6/19)
Age: 30
Current Residence: Norco, Calif.
Occupation: Home Health Care Provider
Baking Specialties: Cookies, pies, cakes and tarts
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Name: Jeremy Cross (ELIMINATED 6/12)
Age: 35
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Firefighter
Baking Specialties: Cookies, cakes and pies
Name: Whitney Appleton Beery (ELIMINATED 6/5)
Age: 21
Current Residence: Lubbock, Texas
(Originally from Castle Rock, Colo.)
Occupation: College Student
Baking Specialties: Cupcakes, cakes and scones
Name: Carlo Fuda (ELIMINATED 5/29)
Age: 35
Current Residence: Stamford, Conn.
(Originally from Elwood City, Pa.)
Occupation: Social Marketing Consultant
Baking Specialties: Zeppole, cheesecake and cupcakes
CHEAT TWEET: The final three bakers face-off for 250k and a cookbook contract on the season finale of @BakeOnCBS 7/10 at 9/8c #GetYourBakeOn http://bit.ly/13GyMTb
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy (@foxoutdoors) is the host of THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION. Chef and bestselling cookbook author Marcella Valladolid (@chefmarcela) and master baker and current judge on the UK format “The Great British Bakeoff” Paul Hollywood (@Hollywoodbaker) are judges.
Photos now available at http://cbspressexpress.com
Official CBS Website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/american-baking-competition
Official Twitter: @BakeOnCBS
CBS Twitter: @CBSTweet
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Press Contacts:
Noelle Llewellyn 212-975-4574 noelle.llewellyn@cbs.com
Mitch Graham 818-655-1592 mitch.graham@cbs.com
Photo Contacts:
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Heather Wines 212-975-1079 hwines@cbs.com