Jeff Foxworthy Will Host ‘The American Baking Competition’

Jeff Foxworthy
Jeff Foxworthy - Photo © Richard Chavez

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy has been tapped to host the American version of The Great British Bake Off cooking series coming to CBS this summer. The American Baking Competition will debut on May 29, 2013 at 8pm and will also feature Paul Hollywood (UK Baker and judge of the British series) and chef Marcela Valladolid as judges.

The upcoming series finds amateur cooks competing in baking contests as they vie to be named the show’s winner.

Jeff Foxworthy’s Credits [Courtesy of CBS]:

“Jeff Foxworthy is one of this country’s most successful comedians. A multiple Grammy Award nominee who is the largest-selling comedy-recording artist in history, Foxworthy is also a best-selling author of more than 26 humorous books that range from children’s works to how-to guides. Foxworthy is an accomplished host/actor/producer whose unique comedic talents have graced a diverse array of TV projects, including Foxworthy’s Big Night Out, Blue Collar TV, and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader.

Currently, Foxworthy hosts The American Bible Challenge and has the upcoming animated show Bounty Hunters set to debut later this summer.”