The Great Canadian Baking Show announces Season 5 competitors

The new season of The Great Canadian Baking Show premieres on October 17 on CBC

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The Great Canadian Baking Show is now just one month away from making its highly anticipated return to CBC, and this week, the beloved baking competition revealed the list of aspiring bakers who will put their culinary skills to the test for the Season 5 crown.  

Hosted by returning comedians, actors, writers, and Second City alumni Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis, Season 5 will once again see acclaimed pastry chefs Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley whittle 10 amature chefs down to one throughout eight episodes of Signature Bakes, Technical Bakes, and Show Stopper challenges.

The Great Canadian Baking Show premieres on October 17 on CBC TV and CBC Gem. The full cast of Season 5 competitors and profiles can be found online.