For years,baking showshave captured the hearts (and attention spans) of viewers all over the world.

And for good reason.

The more you know.

baking show wear the same clothes

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Applicants must go through a grueling tool process, which includesmultiple interviews, screen tests, and background checks.

You have to wear the same clothes days in a row.

ForBest Baker in America, six episodes are filmedover the course of six weeks.

Kids Baking Championship

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This eco-friendly rule helps contestants keep tasty baked goods from landing in the garbage.

However,The Great British Bake Offdoesn’t offer bakers who nab that coveted first-place spot a monetary reward.

The Great British Bake Off

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baking show wear the same clothes

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film for weeks on end baking show

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professional baker

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The Great British Bake Off tent

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Holiday Baking Championship

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The Great British Bake Off goodies

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baking show winner

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