Valerie Bertinelli won’t be asked to return to Kids Baking Championship

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Valerie Bertinelli Says Being Cut from Kids Baking Championship 'Really Hurts'

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Valerie Bertinelli won't be returning to Kids Baking Championship.

In a video posted on her Instagram story on Saturday, the longtime Food Network host and actress, 63, revealed that she learned on Friday that she's "not going to be asked back to be on Kids Baking Championship" in the future.

"It really hurt my feelings," a visibly upset Bertinelli, 63, said multiple times in the clip. "It really sucks."

Bertinelli — who had been hosting the Food Network show alongside Duff Goldman since it premiered in 2015 — cited budget cuts as the reason she was let go.

Representatives from Food Network didn't immediately reply to PEOPLE's request for comment.

Bertinelli went on to say that she shot the episodes for season 12 of the show, which is currently airing, in the summer of 2022. She called that time in her life — the year of her divorce from Tom Vitale — "my apex year of hell."

The Hot in Cleveland star said she was pretending everything was fine when she was actually falling apart privately. "Without sounding like a drama queen, the show saved my life," Bertinelli shared.

She explained that working and spreading kindness while being productive helped her get through the hard times in her personal life. "It was like a floatation device," she added of the show.

"So it really hurts that I won't be able to go back and see everybody and say, 'Hey, I made it through,'" she continued.

Bertinelli also said she's sad not to be able to tell everyone who works on the show what they mean to her, from Goldman to the crew to the kid bakers.

She took a moment to address future contestants of Kids Baking Championship.

"You are there for a reason. You're some of the best bakers in America right now," she told them. "And if you don't make it to the next round, please always remember this: It's not because you're not a good baker, you just had a bad day. So, always, always believe in yourself. Please do that for me. And keep baking. I'll miss you guys."

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Khloé Kardashian Expresses Support for Valerie Bertinelli & is Ready to “Sign a Petition”
by Armando Tinoco
January 22, 2024


Valerie Bertinelli is getting public support from Khloé Kardashian after the "Kids Baking Championship" host opened up about the Food Network not asking her back to the show.

The reality TV personality is a fan of the baking competition and said she was ready to sign a petition to bring her back for future seasons.



“Wait!!! What!!!!! I need to sign a petition. I looooove this show and watch it daily. I record it and all,” Kardashian wrote in the Instagram comments. “I love you and Duff together, and it will be hard to imagine it without you. The way you are with the children is magical. Your understanding and advice to them is key.”

Kardashian continued: “Duff’s voice is important as well, but I think they need you both… I’m so sorry! This does suck and I understand why your feelings are hurt.”

https://deadline.com/2024/01/valerie...rt-1235801195/

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Can't vouch for the accuracy of all this, but here you go

Inside Valerie Bertinelli's Exit From Food Network's ‘Kids Baking Championship' (EXCLUSIVE)

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Khloé Kardashian Expresses Support for Valerie Bertinelli & is Ready to “Sign a Petition”
by Armando Tinoco
January 22, 2024


Valerie Bertinelli is getting public support from Khloé Kardashian after the "Kids Baking Championship" host opened up about the Food Network not asking her back to the show.

The reality TV personality is a fan of the baking competition and said she was ready to sign a petition to bring her back for future seasons.



“Wait!!! What!!!!! I need to sign a petition. I looooove this show and watch it daily. I record it and all,” Kardashian wrote in the Instagram comments. “I love you and Duff together, and it will be hard to imagine it without you. The way you are with the children is magical. Your understanding and advice to them is key.”

Kardashian continued: “Duff’s voice is important as well, but I think they need you both… I’m so sorry! This does suck and I understand why your feelings are hurt.”

https://deadline.com/2024/01/valerie...rt-1235801195/

Kardashian support won't help. We need Taylor Swift support.

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Oh no !!! WTF ??!! I'm with Khloe , I want to sign the petition ! The Baking Championship won't be the same without Valerie !!

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Kardashian support won't help. We need Taylor Swift support.

Yeah really!! She is the VIP of the moment !!

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More mega star power support

Debbie Gibson, Mark Hamill, Khloe Kardashian and More Stars Support Valerie Bertinelli After Food Network Exit

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Sign the petition

https://www.change.org/p/keep-valeri...g-championship

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And so it ends…

Valerie Bertinelli appears in final episode of ‘Kids Baking Championship’ after shocking exit

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Valerie has some cooking apperances on ABC this week to promote her new book.

Monday, April 1
Good Morning America — UFC and WWE star Ronda Rousey (“Our Fight”); filmmaker Rory Kennedy (“The Synanon Fix”); cooking with actress and television host Valerie Bertinelli

Tuesday, April 2
The View - Valerie Bertinelli (author, “Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share”); Sonequa Martin-Green and Wilson Cruz (“Star Trek: Discovery”)

GMA 3: What You Need to Know - Author Laura Mae Martin (“Uptime”); a report from the iHeartRadio Music Awards; cooking with actress and television host Valerie Bertinelli; a musical performance by country music superstar Chris Young

Wednesday, April 3
Good Morning America - Cooking with actress and television host Valerie Bertinelli; Dr. Melanie Ross Mills discussing the ups and downs of raising a family; Try Before You Buy series featuring male jogger pants; a report on the popularity of video games

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Some bitterness finally surfacing…..

Valerie Bertinelli slams Food Network: 'It's not about cooking or learning any longer'