June 1, 2016

TLC announced today that Cake Boss has been renewed for a ninth season. The veteran docu-series, which follows baker Buddy Valastro and his family at Carlo's Bakery in New Jersey, also received a top-up to its episode count for Season 8.

The cable network has ordered 10 additional episodes for the upcoming eighth season, which is expected to air later this year.

Season 9, likely eyeing a 2017 premiere, will consist of 20 episodes.