Theholidayseason is typically a time for peace, joy, and unity.
The genre has played host to some of the best competition series ever.
When it comes toChristmas,reality television has filled up our stockings with some of the most fabulous shows.
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Such is the case for Nickelodeon’s holiday competition show,Top Elf.
For this special season, chief judgeKatherine Grayis joined byQueer Eye’sBobby Berk.
The winner of this Christmas season was Season 2 runner-upCat Burns.
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This is certainly a kid-approved series!
In each episode, bakers compete in two rounds.
First is the Preliminary Heat, where they must create a small holiday-themed pastry.
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The winner of the pre-heat will receive an advantage in the Main Heat.
This round, bakers must concoct a larger confectionwhere a curveball will be thrown their way mid-challenge.
The winner automatically moves on as the worst baker is eliminated.
The success ofHoliday Baking Championshiphas spawned an abundance of spin-off series, includingHalloween Baking ChampionshipandKids Baking Championship.
And if you don’t?
Well, join a reality series to find one!
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It’s essentially a rom-com come to life!
AllChad Savage,Faith Fernandez, andGarrett Marcantelwant for Christmas is true love.
Don’t we all?
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It is a celebration of both straight and LGBTQ+ romance.
In 2023, Santa invitednine legendaryBig Brotherhouseguests to compete in his magical holiday house.
Oh, and save the holidays!
Even in six episodes, those alliances were alive and well!
Little did we know that they would produce one of the most unique series of 2024.
Each episode features a Festive Face Off mini-challenge and a Star Quality acting challenge.
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With the full series now available to stream, you might also see the winner in the filmHappy Howlidays!
The sweet confections that the teams create are sometimes even too good to eat!
But no one quite does it like the competitors on ABC’sThe Great Christmas Light Fight.
NEXT:The 10 Best Reality Baking Recipes Perfect For The Holidays
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