Drew Barrymore to Host ‘Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic’ Special for CBS

The baking competition judged by Christina Tosi and Dook Chase will also stream on Paramount+ on Nov. 23 ahead of Thanksgiving October 15, 2026 @ 6:42 AM Drew Barrymore hosts "Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic" (CBS) Believe it or not, Drew Barrymore’s first-ever acting role was in a 1979 ad for Pillsbury. Nearly 50 years later, the superstar is cooking up something special with the iconic company as the host of “Pillsbury Bake-Off Classic.” The two-hour CBS and Paramount+ baking competition will test America’s best home bakers on Monday, Nov. 23, just in time for Thanksgiving. The actress and daytime TV host will be joined by chefs Christina Tosi and Dook Chase as judges. “Bringing the Pillsbury Bake-Off back to primetime television after more than 20 years is an exciting way to celebrate the creativity and joy home bakers have shared with us for generations,” said Maria Carolina Comings, vice president and business unit director for Pillsbury at General Mills. “We’re thrilled to kick off the holiday baking season on such a large stage and inspire both longtime fans and a new generation of viewers.” More to come…