Longtime Food Network judge Carla Hall appears to be stepping away from the channel after more than ten years.
Key points
- Carla Hall is reportedly focusing on external projects and a book, leading to her departure from Food Network.
- She confirmed she will not appear in the upcoming season of Halloween Baking Championship.
- Fans expressed strong disappointment on social media, highlighting her impact on the channel’s holiday shows.
- Hall is expanding her presence online with the “Chewed Up” podcast and other digital ventures.
According to a report in The U.S. Sun, which Yahoo Entertainment republished, Food Network judge Carla Hall has seemingly ended her relationship with the channel after a decade of appearances on its baking competition series.
The source quoted in the article said Hall is now concentrating on projects for other networks and on personal endeavors such as a forthcoming book, and that there are currently no talks about bringing her back to Food Network programming.
Reported split with Food Network
Hall herself has not issued a formal announcement, but she posted on Instagram in August confirming she will not return to Halloween Baking Championship for its Season 12 premiere, describing the moment as “the end of an era.”
Viewers responded with a wave of nostalgia and disappointment in the post’s comments, with fans noting they will miss her signature “Duuuuuuude” catch‑phrase and her entertaining presence on the show.
Fan reactions to Hall's exit
Her absence was also evident in the recent Season 3 launch of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, where she was replaced by Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain alongside former co‑judge Jozef Youssef.
Beyond television, Hall has been active online, reuniting with former The Chew co‑hosts Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon to launch the YouTube video podcast “Chewed Up,” and teasing additional digital programming featuring other culinary personalities.
Hall's new ventures
The report emphasizes that there are “no hard feelings” on either side; the split is framed as a business decision rather than a personal conflict.
Reader questions
Why is Carla Hall leaving Food Network?
A source cited in The U.S. Sun says Hall is concentrating on shows for other networks and on personal projects such as a book, and there are currently no discussions about her returning.
Which Food Network shows will no longer feature Carla Hall?
Hall confirmed she will not return to Halloween Baking Championship for Season 12, and she was absent from the Season 3 premiere of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, where new judges took her place.
What is Carla Hall doing after her Food Network exit?
She has launched the YouTube video podcast “Chewed Up” with former Chew co‑hosts and is teasing additional online programming featuring other culinary personalities.
Source: yahoo.com
