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NBCUniversal’s streaming platform Peacock has commissioned spin-offs based on its formats Making It and Top Chef, while renewing Below Deck Down Under for a third season.
Comedian Amy Poehler will swap the workshop for the kitchen in a six-part Christmas special titled Baking It, a take on carpentry series Making It which she hosts with former Parks & Recreation co-star Nick Offerman.
Baking It will see two home bakers compete to impress a panel of grandmothers and win a cash prize. Both Making It and Baking It are created by Poehler and Nicolle Yaron.
In an effort to buff its unscripted catalog, Peacock has ordered four spinoff series, including “Top Chef Family Style” and “Below Deck Down Under.” The streamer also nabbed the kids version of “American Ninja Warrior” and a baking-themed spinoff of the DIY series “Making It.” Hosted by Meghan Trainor, “Top Chef Family Style” will feature
Based on Japanese format Sasuke, Ninja Warrior has been adapted around the world
US channel NBC is kicking off its summer schedule with the return of America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior and Making It.
All three shows are due to begin new seasons in the week commencing May 31.
Exec producer Simon Cowell will return to America’s Got Talent as a judge alongside Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel. Terry Crews will continue to host as the American public again compete to impress the judges and win US$1m.
As well as Cowell, Sam Donnelly, Jason Raff and Richard Wallace exec produce the show, which is entering its 16th season. America’s Got Talent is a copro between Fremantle and Cowell’s Syco Entertainment.