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Melanie Bjork-Jensen Wins Halloween Baking Championship Finale

10/28/2025

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The 2025 Halloween Baking Championship finale aired with four bakers competing for a $25,000 prize, and Melanie Bjork-Jensen won.
Bjork-Jensen's cake was inspired by her fear of being crushed.
The Kitchen will conclude on December 13 after 10 years, prompting fans to express disappointment over a shift to competition formats.
Many attribute the change to Warner Bros. Discovery's restructuring and financial pressures, raising concerns about the future of cooking content.

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Story summary

The 2025 Halloween Baking Championship finale aired with four bakers competing for a $25,000 prize, and Melanie Bjork-Jensen won.
Bjork-Jensen's cake was inspired by her fear of being crushed.
The Kitchen will conclude on December 13 after 10 years, prompting fans to express disappointment over a shift to competition formats.
Many attribute the change to Warner Bros. Discovery's restructuring and financial pressures, raising concerns about the future of cooking content.