Das große Promibacken 2026: Tears, Disasters, and a Surprise No One Saw Coming

What an emotional rollercoaster! The new season of Das große Promibacken has come to an end and proved once again why it's a springtime TV highlight for so many. There was sweating, there was spilling, there was grumbling – and in the end, even tears. I've been glued to my screen like a baking fanatic these past few weeks, and honestly? It's been a long time since we've had such a mix of heartbreak and high tension.

The moment that left everyone speechless

Sure, we all love the little mishaps. The cake wobbling during transport, the cream refusing to set – it's all part of the charm. But this season had a genuine goosebumps moment in store. One celebrity, someone absolutely no one expected, suddenly lost their composure. When the jury delivered their verdict, the tears just flowed. "I broke down like a baby," the star later confessed on set. It was that one instant where the pressure became too much and the show suddenly felt very far away – only humanity mattered. Isn't that exactly why we watch?

Alexander Mazza: Where is he now?

Many fans have been wondering lately why Alexander Mazza is no longer hosting this season. The Munich native was the friendly face of the show for years. For those who missed him, I have good news and not-so-good news. After his time at ProSieben, Mazza consciously reoriented himself and now primarily does what he's truly passionate about: he's hosting more on the radio again and focusing on calmer, yet more profound formats. He isn't ruling out a comeback to the baking show, but for now, he's enjoying his time away from the flour dust. The show lives on, of course – but a little touch of Mazza is definitely missing.

The Top 3 Surprises of the Season

For those who haven't seen all the episodes yet or just need a quick recap: here are the moments that still make me laugh – or that genuinely impressed me.

• The Underdog: A comedian I thought couldn't even toast bread whipped up an Opera cake that made even the judges jealous. Respect!
• Call the Cleaner: A bowl with melted chocolate nearly exploded in the microwave – you could still see the mess on the counter three episodes later.
• The Secret Skill: An actress (known from various prime-time soaps) turned out to be a true cake architect. Who would have guessed she once wanted to train as a pastry chef?

In the end, of course, only one person won, but let's be honest: Das große Promibacken is about so much more. It's about the battle with the stand mixer, the eternal question of whether cream will whip if you yell at it enough, and that unique smell of vanilla and nervous tension in the studio.

What lingers from this season?

Definitely the realisation that celebrities are only human too. They struggle with the same problems we do at home: the dough won't rise, the decoration falls off, or the oven isn't heating properly. And that's precisely the charm of this show. We don't see untouchable stars, but people with flour in their hair and chocolate on their fingers. Until the next season, all that's left for me is to try baking the recipes myself. But I'll probably leave that to the pros – otherwise, my kitchen might end up looking like the set after that microwave explosion.