Valerie Bertinelli was let go from Kids Baking Championship on Food Network after co-hosting and judging on the series since 2015.
And while she spoke out about the situation over the weekend, new details are emerging about the circumstances that led to her dismissal.
According to a report from Variety, the decision was actually due to the aftermath of the channel deciding not to renew her larger exclusive deal with the network when it ended in 2022. Keep reading to find out more… According to the outlet’s sources, Valerie signed a multi-series deal with Food Network in 2018 that expired in 2021.
It was extended for an additional year and came to an end in 2022, when Season 12 of Kids Baking Championship was taped back to back with Season 11. “Her deal expired, they opted not to renew it.
Read more on justjared.com