Season 1 · 2019
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Buddy vs. Duff Winners
Buddy vs. Duff has crowned 4 champions since 2019. Here is every winner in order, each verified against the cited sources on its season guide. Unlike the rest of the site, nothing is hidden behind a spoiler reveal here, so scroll carefully if you are mid-binge.
Every winner, season by season
Season 1 through Season 4. A linked name opens that winner's where-are-they-now profile; every card links its full season guide.
Season 2 · 2020
Buddy Valastro
Season 3 · 2021
Buddy Valastro
Season 4 · 2021
Duff Goldman
Every winner above is verified against the cited sources listed on its season guide (Wikipedia and verified press per season).
How a Buddy vs. Duff winner is crowned
Each episode both bakers and their teams build a giant showpiece cake to a brief, scored by a judging panel, with scores accumulating across the season. Whoever holds the higher cumulative total after the finale wins the season.
The prize
No cash prize; each season is decided on cumulative judges' scores for the title and bragging rights
Buddy vs. Duff winners FAQ
Who is the most recent Buddy vs. Duff winner?
Duff Goldman won Season 4, which aired in 2021.
Who was the first Buddy vs. Duff winner?
Duff Goldman won Season 1 in 2019.
How many Buddy vs. Duff winners have there been?
4 champions have been crowned so far, from Season 1 (2019) through Season 4 (2021).
Has anyone won Buddy vs. Duff more than once?
Yes: Duff Goldman has won 2 seasons, and Buddy Valastro has won 2 seasons.
What does the Buddy vs. Duff winner get?
No cash prize; each season is decided on cumulative judges' scores for the title and bragging rights.