“Finale” – As the final three bakers compete in a winner-take-all battle for $250,000 and a cookbook contract, the pressure reaches an all-time high, leading one of them to break down. Also, the contestants also face their toughest challenges yet when they need to use peanuts in their Signature Bakes, as well as make 72 American flag-inspired miniature desserts for their Showstoppers, on THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION, Wednesday, July 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

 

The bakers of THE AMERICAN BAKING COMPETITION are:

 

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: 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

 

 

 

 

Name: James Reddick (ELIMINATED 7/3)

Age: 26

Current Residence: Hollywood

(Originally from Indianapolis, Ind.)

Occupation: Photographer

Baking Specialties: Pies, cookies and pastries  

 

 

 

 

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Name: Elaine Francisco (ELIMINATED 7/3)

Age: 63

Current Residence: Claremont, Calif.

Occupation: Retired

Baking Specialties: Breads, pies and cakes 

 

 

 

 

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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 (ELIMINATED 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 final three bakers face-off for 250k and a cookbook contract on the season finale of @BakeOnCBS 7/10 at 9/8c #GetYourBakeOn http://bit.ly/13GyMTb

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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