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THE CONTESTANTS FACE A DOUBLE ELIMINATION IN A SEMI-FINAL SHOWDOWN, AND BRIAN PUTS ASIDE HIS COMPETITIVE NATURE TO HELP A FELLOW BAKER, ON “THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION,” WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
“Patisserie” – The contestants face a double elimination in a semi-final showdown, and Brian puts aside his competitive nature to help a fellow baker, on THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION, Wednesday, July 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The bakers of THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION are:
Name: James Reddick
Age: 26
Current Residence: Hollywood
(Originally from Indianapolis, Ind.)
Occupation: Photographer
Baking Specialties: Pies, cookies and pastries
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Name: Francine Bryson
Age: 44
Current Residence: Pickens, S.C.
Baking Specialties: Pies, cakes and quiche
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Name: Darlene Pawlukowsky
Age: 51
Current Residence: Johns Creek, Ga.
Occupation: Project Manager
Baking Specialties: Cakes and cookies
Name: Elaine Francisco
Age: 63
Current Residence: Claremont, Calif.
Occupation: Retired
Baking Specialties: Breads, pies and cakes
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Name: Brian Emmett
Age: 43
Current Residence: Itasca, Ill.
(Originally from Glendale Heights, Ill.)
Occupation: Owner of a Marketing/Advertising Company
Baking Specialties: Breads, pies, cookies, savory baked goods and pastries
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Name: Effie D. Sahihi (ELIMINATED 6/26)
Age: 40
Current Residence: Henderson, Tenn.
(Born in Israel and raised in Winter Haven, Fla.)
Occupation: Attorney
Baking Specialties: Cakes, tarts and breads
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Name: Kolette Biddle (ELIMINATED 6/19)
Age: 30
Current Residence: Norco, Calif.
Occupation: Home Health Care Provider
Baking Specialties: Cookies, pies, cakes and tarts
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Name: Jeremy Cross (ELIMINATED 6/12)
Age: 35
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Firefighter
Baking Specialties: Cookies, cakes and pies
Name: Whitney Appleton Beery (ELIMIATED 6/5)
Age: 21
Current Residence: Lubbock, Texas
(Originally from Castle Rock, Colo.)
Occupation: College Student
Baking Specialties: Cupcakes, cakes and scones
Name: Carlo Fuda (ELIMINATED 5/29)
Age: 35
Current Residence: Stamford, Conn.
(Originally from Elwood City, Pa.)
Occupation: Social Marketing Consultant
Baking Specialties: Zeppole, cheesecake and cupcakes
CHEAT TWEET: The bakers face double elimination in an Olympic-style semi-final! @BakeOnCBS 7/3 at 9/8c after @CBSBigBrother! #GetYourBakeOn http://bit.ly/14cZYqc
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy (@foxoutdoors) is the host of THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION. Chef and bestselling cookbook author Marcella Valladolid (@chefmarcela) and master baker and current judge on the UK format “The Great British Bakeoff” Paul Hollywood (@Hollywoodbaker) are judges.
Photos now available at http://cbspressexpress.com
Official CBS Website: http://www.cbs.com/shows/american-baking-competition
Official Twitter: @BakeOnCBS
CBS Twitter: @CBSTweet
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Press Contacts:
Noelle Llewellyn 212-975-4574 noelle.llewellyn@cbs.com
Mitch Graham 818-655-1592 mitch.graham@cbs.com
Photo Contacts:
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Heather Wines 212-975-1079 hwines@cbs.com
