“3, 2, 1…Bread!”. You will hear this sentence very soon on M6. And for good reason, season 12 of Best pastry chef is coming to the air very soon. The program, co-produced by BBC Studios France and Kitchen Factory Production, and presented by Marie Portolano alongside Cyril Lignac and Mercotte, will welcome 16 new amateur pastry chefs under the tent. Tele-Leisure reveals everything you need to know about this new show.
THE Best Pastry Chef 2023 presenter: Julia Vignali, Marie Portolano… Who will present the show on M6?
In 2021, Julia Vignali left the animation of the famous competition to present Telematin alongside Thomas Sotto. At the time, M6 called on Marie Portolano, a journalist specializing in football and presenter on Canal+ to take over. This year, the companion of actor Grégoire Ludig will be at the helm of its third season of Best Pastry Chef. It will also be her last since she decided to leave the M6 group. Indeed, the 37-year-old host will replace (again) Julia Vignali in the France 2 morning show from August 30. It will therefore be on both channels at the same time: from Monday to Thursday on Deux and every Wednesday evening, from September 6, on Six. For the moment, we do not know who will take over the reins of the show for its next edition.
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The Best Pastry Chef 2023 broadcast date: when does the show start on M6? What day does the new season air?
Attention pastry fans! Season 12 of Best pastry chef will be launched Wednesday September 6 from 9:10 p.m.. The Secret Kitchen will also return this season in the second part of the evening but under another name: the program is now called Mercotte’s secret kitchen. Mercotte and the Meilleur Ouvrier de France Christophe Renou will offer a second chance to eliminated pastry chefs to return to the competition by challenging them to complete legendary competition tests.
LMP 2023 : where is the show filmed? Or is happening The Best Pastry Chef ?
The show was filmed at the Château de Neuville, located in the commune of Gambais in Yvelines.
The Best Pastry Chef 2023 : who are the candidates for season 12?
16 amateur pastry chefs attempt the adventure. Among them, colorful personalities, likeAhmet, community manager with a passion for pastry; the young Ninonjust 17 years old and winner of the program On the way to the best pastry chef. Richarda young landscaper from the Basque coast; Hafidoua solo dad who intends to put his country of origin – Benin – in the spotlight in his desserts; Fannyschool teacher but also former regional Miss; Julialawyer and mother but above all unbeatable in cake design; Emilya Belgian who fell in love with pastry two years ago; Clemencyanother Belgian in the competition, who suffers from achondroplasia; Christelleearly childhood facilitator; Monique68-year-old retiree and grandmother of 5 grandchildren; Bertrandsingle dad and IT director; Davidsite manager and father of three children; Chantalmarketing director and martial arts enthusiast; Thibauta formidable competitor with 15 years of competitive judo behind him; Kheredine says “Khero”, a real father hen; and finally Lilouyoung mother and business manager. Discover the faces of the participants in our slideshow.
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Best Pastry Chef 2023 : Cyril Lignac challenge, Mercotte test… what are the new features in season 12?
This season, the challenges awaiting the candidates will not change much. The 16 amateur pastry chefs will have to face the numerous challenges that Cyril Lignac or Mercotte will have in store for them, who will once again be at the head of the technical tests. During Cyril Lignac’s challenge, competitors will have to revisit the most popular desserts among the French, such as macarons, chocolate coulant and lemon tart. New side: the candidates will finally leave the castle, heading to the kitchens of Disneyland Paris. A first in the history of the show.
Best Pastry Chef 2023 : who was eliminated from the M6 competition after the first episode on Wednesday September 6?
At the end of the first episode of LMP 2023 dedicated to the theme of the funfair, There were four candidates who had to take part in a creative test in order to keep their place in the competition: marketing director Chantal, business manager Lilou, Richard the landscaper and Ninon, the youngest on the show. Invited to take the two members of the jury back to their childhood, the candidates bet on a Japanese billiards table, a shooting gallery, a merry-go-round token and a Ferris wheel to touch the hearts of Cyril Lignac and Mercotte. Lilou’s shooting range and Richard’s token were not convincing… But that was without counting on the generosity of Mercotte who gave them a second chance!
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The two candidates therefore faced off in a duel in Mercotte’s secret kitchen. Today’s mission? Create their own version of the financier. Richard opted for six cupcakes, while Lilou brought exotic flavors to her dessert. “A box full” for the young woman praised by Mercotte and chef Christophe Renou. But Richard was not left out with his creation “perfectly cooked”… In the end, the two professionals had to decide and chose the young man for his precision.
Best Pastry Chef 2023 : who was definitively eliminated from the M6 competition at the end of the second episode on Wednesday September 20?
At the end of an episode dedicated to animal-shaped pastries, Julia won the first blue apron of the season while Christelle was eliminated. The candidate therefore found herself in a toss-up with Richard in Mercotte’s secret kitchen. After a test aimed at deciding between them, it was ultimately Christelle who definitively The best pastry chef Wednesday, September 20!
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Who won season 11 of Best Pastry Chef on M6 in 2022?
After thirteen weeks of competitions, Benjamin, Manon and Nils were the three finalists of the 2022 edition. At the end of the final episode, it’s finally the 20 year old student who won the show. A victory which rewarded the excellent work of the Montpellier woman throughout her journey, and who even obtained five blue aprons during the competition. Maud, the winner of season 10, presented him with the trophy in person.
The Best Pastry Chef : what were the audiences for season 11?
The previous edition of the competition, broadcast at the same period in 2022, had attracted 2.15 million viewers on average and in standby audience. This represented 11.9% of the public and 25.4% of the coveted target of Women responsible for purchases under 50 (FRDA-50). Since the show’s launch in 2012, season 11 recorded the lowest audience in the program’s history.
