Food has the power to bring people together regardless of who they are or where they’re from. That’s the number one reason why cooking competition shows have become so popular. With that in mind, Food Network has combined people’s love of cooking shows and their love of dessert in their series The Big Bake.
Hosted by Brad Smith, the show is a baking competition with a holiday-themed twist. While viewers are undeniably tuning in for the food, Smith’s personality is a huge part of the reason why they stay. He’s proof that a host has the ability to make or break a show, and he’s definitely making it. Keep reading for 5 things you didn’t know about Brad Smith from The Big Bake.
1. He Is A Former Football Player
Food may be the focal point of Brad Smith’s life now, but that wasn’t always the case. Long before he broke into the world of TV, he was best known as a professional football player in the Canadian Football League. There he played the position of a wide receiver from 2007 to 2010.
2. He Studied History
When most people go to college, they hope to study something that will eventually lead to a successful career. But like many others, Brad Smith’s career path ended up having nothing to do with what he studied in school. He earned a history degree from Queen’s University in 2007. During his time there, he was also a member of the drama club.
3. He’s A Dog Dad
Brad Smith doesn’t have any children and appears to be single, but he’s still flexing his fatherly muscles in other ways. He is a very devoted dad dog and loves spending time with his dog, Charlee, whenever he gets the chance. Like a good pet parent, Smith has created a separate Instagram account for Charlee.
4. He Owns A Restaurant
It’s natural to wonder what qualifies Brad Smith to host a cooking show. After all, a former football player on a show about baking does seem kind of random. For the most part, celebrity chefs or restauranteurs play this role… and for good reason too.
The truth is that food has always been an interest of Smith’s. In fact, since 2018, he’s been the owner of a restaurant in Toronto called Resto Bomeo.
5. His Dad Is Involved In Politics
It’s easy to assume that perhaps Brad Smith comes from a family of restauranteurs, but this is not the case. His father, Larry Smith, is a Canadian politician who has been a member of the Canadian senate for about a decade. Before getting into politics, Larry also had a professional football career with the CFL. He was the first pick of the 1972 draft and played for the Montreal Alouettes for eight years.
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