Magnolia Network just announced a November 17, 2025 premiere date for their holiday baking competition series, Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition. Oliver Hudson (The Cleaning Lady) hosts the series, with new episodes airing on Mondays at 9pm ET/PT.
“We wanted to create a show that makes you smile and puts you in the holiday spirit the moment you turn it on,” stated executive producer Joanna Gaines. “Gingerbread Land is all about joy, fun, and a sense of wonder. It’s a chance for families to gather, cheer on their favorite creations, and be inspired by the beauty and playfulness of the season.”
The season’s judges include pastry chef Gale Gand and architect and professor Michael Ford. Special celebrity guests include celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, chef Christina Tosi, and D’arcy Carden. Joanna Gaines joins the fun in the season finale.
“From the very first pitch, we knew Gingerbread Land would capture the magic of the holidays in a way that feels both whimsical and high-energy,” said Allison Page, President, Magnolia Network. “It’s festive, it’s joyful, and it’s the kind of show families will want to watch together year after year.”
Lando Entertainment produces the series, and Chip Gaines also serves as an executive producer.
Magnolia Network offers this description of the new holiday baking series:
“Hosted by Oliver Hudson and executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, top bakers face off in the biggest little gingerbread competition ever imagined. Over a series of four challenges, teams build incredible, edible worlds from scratch with lights, motion, and storybook-level detail in every miniature.
In the new series, contestants transform flour, sugar, and candy into intricate works of art, competing in playful rounds that test design, structure, and creativity. Each week, new challenges bring twists and surprises, while Oliver Hudson guides the fun with warmth and humor, inviting viewers into a magical holiday world where imagination has no limits.”