Das große Promibacken: Wer scheidet in Folge 1 aus?
The tenth season of “Das große Promibacken” – “The Great Celebrity Bake Off” – has begun with a swift pace and decisive results. While Alexander Mazza and Thomas Hermanns received praise for their creations, one contestant was eliminated after the first week of competition.
Ten Stars Compete for Baking Glory
This is the anniversary show! Ten years of “Das große Promibacken” and celebrities are still eager to publicly demonstrate their baking skills – or lack thereof. Surprisingly, many stars competing for the golden cupcake have never baked a cake in their lives, having never even used a cake mix.
Theory Meets Dough
The first challenge, “My Favorite Bake,” began the competition. Even stars with “minus-level” baking experience, as Thomas Hermanns described his skills, participated. TV moderator Arabella Kiesbauer was still finding her strengths, while Schlager-star Maximilian Arland struggled to stiffen his egg whites. Schlager singer Anna-Carina Woitschack offered assistance, and football legend Thomas Helmer acknowledged a gap between his theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Grandma’s Cake Meets Hollywood Pie
The “My Favorite Bake” challenge prompted contestants to reminisce about childhood memories. Arabella Kiesbauer created a Tiramisu-Tarte, while Maxi Arland attempted a Rüeblikuchen with a kick. Author and podcaster Paula Lambert recalled her time in Los Angeles and baked a Key Lime Pie. Actress Rebecca Immanuel made a cheese-cream cake with mandarins, a staple of her birthdays, and Thomas Helmer prepared a raspberry tart based on his grandmother’s recipe. Alexander Mazza tried his hand at his Viennese mother’s apple strudel, and Anna-Carina Woitschack’s apple tart evoked memories of her family’s travelling show.
A 10/10: Paula Lambert Triumphs in the First Round
The moment of truth arrived with the tasting. Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt and Christian Hümbs comprised the judging panel. Anna-Carina Woitschack’s tart received high praise for its clean work, color, and acidity. Paula Lambert received criticism for the appearance and “bröseligen Boden” (crumbly base) but earned a perfect 10/10 for taste. Thomas Hermanns’ plum cake reminded Hümbs of his hometown, Oberhausen, and the addition of egg liqueur pleased Schliephake-Burchardt.
A Shocking Moment: Can Thomas Helmer Recover?
Actress Anne-Sophie Briest presented chocolate cupcakes with cherry-balsamic filling, earning positive feedback. Artist René Casselly impressed the judges with his reimagining of banana bread. However, Arabella Kiesbauer’s Tiramisu-Tarte needed improvement, and Thomas Helmer’s tart had an underbaked base.
Technical Challenge of Horror: Onion Berliner
The second challenge involved a technical recipe from Christian Hümbs: an onion Berliner. Thomas Helmer’s attempt to make the onion chutney resulted in a hard caramel. René Casselly also struggled, creating a chutney that could only be applied with fingers. The contestants then had to bake the Berliner itself, with few achieving the desired golden-brown color.
Berliner Freak Show? Comedian Thomas Hermanns Wins Surprisingly
The final scoring saw Arabella Kiesbauer receive 2.5 points and the 10th place, while Thomas Helmer earned only slightly more, placing 9th. Thomas Hermanns surprisingly won with 13.5 points.
Who is Eliminated After Episode 1? Sad Farewell to TV Star Anne-Sophie Briest
The third task, “Welcome to My World,” required contestants to express their personality through their baking. Alexander Mazza’s apple strudel and Rebecca Immanuel’s “Wheel of Life” cake were well-received. Anne-Sophie Briest was eliminated with a score of 30.5, stating, “I can actually bake, it just didn’t show here.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Das große Promibacken”?
It’s a show where ten celebrities compete in baking challenges, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2026.
Who are the judges?
Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt and Christian Hümbs are the judges for the tenth season.
What was the first challenge?
The first challenge was “My Favorite Bake,” where contestants created a baked good with personal significance.
What kind of challenges will the remaining contestants face as the competition progresses?