Appetizers: Roseville resident makes the cut for TLC's "Next Great Baker"

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November 15, 2012

Roseville resident makes the cut for TLC's "Next Great Baker"

Back in August, "Appetizers" wrote about Roseville's Chris Luna, who was in the hunt to be the 13th final contestant on TLC's "Next Great Baker." The show, which is hosted by "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro, features a variety of bakers vying for a chance to win $100,000 and work with Valastro at his Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J.

After an online vote, we're happy to report that Luna made the cut. Look for him when this season's "Next Great Baker" premiers on Nov. 26. These baker contestants will face a series of challenges and weekly eliminations over 10 episodes, with guest judges including Mario Lopez, Lou "The Incredible Hulk" Ferrigno and Joey Fatone.

Unlike most of his fellow contestants, Luna's a self-taught amateur baker who works by day in ad sales. His specialty is sculpted cakes, with some shaped like a metallic colored trout and roasted pig.

Many of the episodes have already been filmed, and though Luna's not at liberty to say much about how it's all gone, the experience has been a good one.

"I can't put a price on how much I've learned, and it's shed a lot of light on the whole baking thing," said Luna. "I still love it. I'm so thankful for everyone's vote and support. Sacramento came through big time for me."

* Read more about Luna in an "Appetizers" interview from August

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