I used to love watching Cake Boss when it first came on back in the dark ages of 2009 or so. lol I actually picked up all kinds of fun decorating tips watching the show. But, I've noticed here lately that the show has turned from being about the cake to being more about Buddy's family and their drama. Much of that drama also seems scripted or preplanned imho.

There is actually very little about cake--I know because I've fast forwarded through many of the episodes and about 10 minutes of the show will actually be devoted to decorating! What took the cake--pardon the pun--for me was the Baby episode where the cameras were actually in the delivery room with his wife while she was in labor, pushing, feet in stirups--the whole bit. I was like, really? If I wanted to see a Baby Story, then I'd watch that show!! Bring back the decorating. Has anybody else noticed that Cake Boss has changed their format? Maybe it's just me...

I think I followed the first season, and all the drama back then got on my nerves. I can't imagine sitting through a full episode now. Too much yelling and not enough caking has been discusseded on here multiple times. It seems people either love the show or it hate it.

Well it's hard to search for anything on here. Anyway, it's more than yelling now. It's like all family story stuff as if that's supposed to be the focus of the show. It's like the caking is secondary to the family stuff. Thanks for responding!

You're not alone in feeling this way. All of these reality shows end up revolving around the personalities of the show's "celebrities". I used to like the show but got bored with it after the first season. Buddy does some beautiful work but I don't enjoy the drama they inject into the show.

Plus, there are so many of these cake shows and contests due to popularity. Cupcake shows have a few spin offs now. There are more cake/cupcake contest shows. At least you have your pick. I like Amazing Wedding Cakes and some of the contests. I lose interest when the participants start acting out attitudes and develop a chip on their shoulder. I admire the professional, successful people, who are classy and resist the trend of being nasty and full of themselves. I'm not saying that Buddy does this. I just see more of this type of behavior on display.

The show is on TLC, not Food Network, which means it's not all about cake and TLC is all about the drama. This is the same network that airs show called, "1000 pound mom" and "The man with no face" and "strange sex" lol. Buddy, first went to Food Network to pitch his idea about a show that was ONLY about his bakery...Food Network told him, no, they already had Ace of Cakes. TLC picked it up as a reality showed based on his bakery and his life.

People watch the show, they get interested in the entire story line of the family. I enjoy the show, I enjoy his family and hiw cakes.

I just watched a full episode yesterday (for the first time.) I'd never be able to watch on a regular basis... all bickering, yelling, sibling drama... I can barely remember what cakes they did!

I liked Ace Of Cakes SOOO much better! That was my favorite show... so sad the show ended.

His sisters in particular drive me nuts. I don't know any family that talks to each other like that, so rude. Very immature. Whiny. Loud.

I like Fabulous Cakes better. Or the cake challenges. That cupcake war thing is great for flavor ideas!

O...M...GAWD!!! That middle sister makes me want to drive up to Hoboken and stand in line for the 4hours it takes to be served in that place and once I finally see her, just smack her in the mouth!!And, tell her how SELFISH and self absorbed I think she is. . . It makes me wonder it there is a procedure that can be done on humans like they do on dogs that bark too much...they "de-bark" them!! THAT would be PERFECT for her!!!