Celebrity chef and television personality Carla Hall has reportedly ended her professional relationship with Food Network after more than a decade of appearances on the television network.
The 62-year-old Nashville-based chef became a familiar face to viewers after making her debut on Food Network in 2015.
She initially appeared as a judge on the first season of Halloween Baking Championship before going on to feature in several other programmes.
However, reports suggest there are currently no plans for Hall to return to the network, with both parties having moved on without any reported major disagreement.
According to the US Sun, a source familiar with the situation said Hall had not been in contact with Food Network and that there was currently no active relationship between them.
The source added that the network had no hard feelings towards the chef but was not holding discussions about bringing her back for future programmes.
“Nothing extremely negative happened between Food Network and Carla, it’s just business,” the source reportedly said.
Her Departure From Baking Championship Shows
Hall’s reported departure follows her absence from two of Food Network’s popular baking competitions.
In September, ahead of the 12th season of Halloween Baking Championship, Hall appeared to confirm that her time on the programme had come to an end.
Sharing photographs of some of her memorable costumes from previous seasons on Instagram, she wrote: “The end of an era for me. Thank you, Halloween Baking.”
Chef Aarti Sequeira subsequently joined the programme, taking over Hall’s position alongside returning judges Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell.
Hall was also absent from Holiday Baking Championship, where Kardea Brown assumed her judging role.
Chef Focuses On Cookbook And Other Television Projects
Following her exit from the Food Network programmes, Hall is reportedly concentrating on television opportunities with other broadcasters and her personal projects, including her cookbook.
In April, she announced the release of her first baking cookbook, Carla Bakes, Sweet, Savory and from the Heart.
The book features 80 recipes and is designed to help readers develop confidence in the kitchen, particularly those who find baking intimidating.
Announcing its preorder availability on social media, Hall expressed excitement about sharing the project with her followers.
She said she had invested considerable effort into creating the book and hoped readers would enjoy using it as much as she had enjoyed putting it together.
Hall also encouraged aspiring bakers to put aside their fears, promising that the cookbook would offer expert guidance and encouragement.
Hall Continues Podcast And Television Career
Beyond her cookbook, Hall remains involved in several entertainment projects.
She continues to co-host the Chewed Up podcast alongside Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon.
The chef has also secured a new television role on Fox’s Next Level Baker, where she appears alongside Gordon Ramsay and Waylynn Lucas.
Before becoming a regular personality on Food Network, Hall gained wider recognition through her appearance on Bravo’s Top Chef in 2008.
She later co-hosted ABC’s daytime talk show The Chew with Kelly and Symon from 2011 until the programme was cancelled in 2018.
No Official Statement From Hall
Despite reports of her separation from Food Network, Hall has not publicly announced that she has ended her relationship with the network.
The Daily Mail reported that it had contacted Food Network and Hall’s representative for comment.
For now, the reported departure marks a change in her television career as she continues pursuing projects outside the network.
