IT'S GOING TO BE A VERY MARY BERRY CHRISTMAS WHEN 'THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW' RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON THIS DECEMBER

Mary Berry, Nia Vardalos, Ian Gomez, and Johnny Iuzzini Return to the American Adaption of the U.K.'s Most Watched Television Show

Following a successful season one on the ABC Television Network, "The Great American Baking Show" (formerly "The Great Holiday Baking Show") is back! Based on the hit UK series "The Great British Bake Off," this series is hosted by Nia Vardalos ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") and husband Ian Gomez ("Cougar Town") and stars some of the nation's best bakers, as they compete in a series of themed challenges and eliminations all hoping to be crowned "America's Best Amateur Baker."

James Beard Award-winning pastry chef and author Johnny Iuzzini joins Britain's "Royal Queen of Baking," author and television personality Mary Berry, as a judge. Each week they will taste the decadent and delicious fare these bakers create, as they throw down their best culinary skills.

"The Great American Baking Show" is from Love Productions and is executive produced by Richard McKerrow and Joey Allen.

For more information on "The Great American Baking Show," visit abc.com.

"The Great American Baking Show" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.