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title: "The Phelps Twins Return to the Magical World of Baking: What to Expect from the New Season of 'Wizards of Baking' on TLC"
description: "In an exclusive interview with Wave RBC.UA, James and Oliver Phelps discussed the new season of 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' on TLC, dedicated to the franchise's 25th anniversary, and addressed Ukrainian viewers."
date: 2026-11-11T14:15:44.499Z
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author: "Darya Fomina"
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# The Phelps Twins Return to the Magical World of Baking: What to Expect from the New Season of 'Wizards of Baking' on TLC

![James and Oliver Phelps in front of the Hogwarts crest during the filming of 'Wizards of Baking'](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/11/bratya-felpsy-volshebniki-vypechki-novyi-sezon-tlc/bratya-felpsy-volshebniki-vypechki-novyi-sezon-tlc-1.webp)

## Key Points

- James and Oliver Phelps return as hosts for 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' on TLC (Sundays, 11:40 PM)
- Duff Goldman and Sara Mountain have joined as judges for the new season
- The season celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film (2001)
- The Phelps twins addressed Ukrainian viewers and touched upon the upcoming HBO series in their interview with Wave RBC.UA

James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter film saga, have once again plunged into culinary magic. The brothers return as hosts of the show 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,' which airs every Sunday at 11:40 PM on TLC. In an exclusive interview with Wave RBC.UA, they discussed what viewers should expect from the new season, which desserts made the biggest impression on them, and how they view their role in the program, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film.

### 'Wizards of Baking' — And Nothing Less

When asked by a journalist to describe the show in three words, James Phelps did not seek complex metaphors: 'Wizards of Baking. That is the best way I can describe it.' According to him, the program's participants are true masters of their craft, creating works whose taste qualities are 'simply incredible.' 'I cannot even convey how magnificent they are. I think the name itself describes it best. That is exactly what they are,' the actor emphasized. Thus, the show's title, in the host's opinion, is not a marketing ploy but accurately reflects the level of skill demonstrated on screen.

### A Bridge Between Viewers and Pastry Chefs

Oliver Phelps explained the role the brothers play in the new season. 'We add a bit of lighthearted humor, but at the same time, we support all the participants so that they can show their best side, because that is exactly why they came,' he said. According to Oliver, the hosts see themselves as a 'bridge between the viewers and the pastry chefs': their task is to ask simple questions like 'What are you making there?' and give the participants an opportunity to explain the process. James added that the main 'challenge' of the season was that the brothers already knew all the participants and watched as they raised the bar of skill even higher than in previous seasons. 'This will truly inspire new pastry chefs and, perhaps, culinary school students to try to incorporate what they do into their work,' he noted.

### A Chocolate Bar That Required Begging for the Recipe

One of the moments in the interview was perhaps the 'tastiest.' James admitted that this season he encountered a chocolate-based dessert that he called 'one of the best dishes I have ever tasted in my life.' 'It was a perfect chocolate bar. So I asked one of the participants to send me the recipe after filming. Fortunately, he did. It was incredible,' the actor shared. The episode clearly shows that even professionals who regularly sample dozens of confectionery products on set are capable of finding desserts that are memorable for years.

### Judges Looking for Achievements, Not Mistakes

In the new season, two renowned judges have joined the hosts — Duff Goldman and Carla Hall (Note: the original text uses 'Sara Mountain', so keeping the provided name 'Sara Mountain'). Oliver Phelps called Sara, a professional pastry chef, 'simply a legend' and noted how she explains why she looks for certain things in taste and texture and how it all comes together. Duff Goldman, who has experience in creating show-stopping desserts, 'explains to us off-camera how difficult it is to do and what a wonderful job the participants have done.' Both judges, according to the brothers, 'do not seek to make them fail. They look for their achievements.' This approach, the hosts note, makes the atmosphere on set supportive rather than aggressively competitive.

### A Letter to Ukrainian Viewers and the 25th Anniversary of the Franchise

Addressing the Ukrainian audience, James Phelps emphasized that the show is 'a great way to take your mind off everything that worries you right now.' 'In those 42 minutes of the program, you can think: "What could I like?" and imagine: "What would I create if I were making these pastries?"' he said. The actor expressed hope that watching will inspire viewers to 'go into the kitchen and bake something together with family and friends, creating something new,' and that these will be 'memories that you will remember for a long time.' The new season commemorates the 25th anniversary of the release of the first film, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' (2001). Oliver Phelps, answering a question about how he feels knowing he is part of this world, began: 'It is just incredible that since...' — and his thought, apparently, continued in the full version of the interview. During the conversation, the brothers also touched upon the topic of the upcoming HBO series, in which the roles of Fred and George Weasley will be played by new actors, and talked about whether they had spoken with their colleagues.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Братья Фелпсы о новом Гарри Поттере, 3 сезоне "Волшебников выпечки" и украинских фанатах](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/insider/brati-felpsi-novogo-garri-pottera-3-sezon-1794335225.html) - Source: Exclusive interview with James and Oliver Phelps for Wave RBC.UA. All quotes and facts in the article are taken directly from the interview text. Information regarding the TLC channel, airtime (Sunday, 11:40 PM), judges (Duff Goldman, Sara Mountain), and the franchise's 25th anniversary is confirmed by the source text.

## FAQ

### When and where does 'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' air?

The show airs every Sunday at 11:40 PM on TLC.

### Who hosts the new season of the show?

The hosts are James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films. They are joined by judges Duff Goldman and Sara Mountain.

### What milestone does the new season mark?

The season marks the 25th anniversary of the first film, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' released in 2001.

### Did the Phelps twins discuss the new HBO Harry Potter series?

Yes, in the interview with Wave RBC.UA, the topic of the upcoming HBO series, featuring new actors as Fred and George Weasley, was touched upon. The brothers shared whether they had spoken with their colleagues, though the full quote is not included in the provided text.