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TV Media Weekly | January 2 - 8, 2016 By Adam Thomlison TV Media Q: Will "If Loving You is Wrong" on OWN be coming back? If so, when? A: Even the tireless Tyler Perry needs a break now and again. And so do his shows. "If Loving You Is Wrong" is on a break, but it's defi- nitely coming back. The mid-season finale of the show's second season aired at the beginning of December. It was the 11th episode of the season, mean- ing it was the true halfway point, since OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network) has committed to a 22-episode season. The last 11 epi- sodes are scheduled to air starting in March. "If Loving You Is Wrong" is a prime-time soap created by the in- credibly prolific Tyler Perry, who may be better known for his big- screen fare, such as the Madea movies or his breakout hit, 2005's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." The network announced in Feb- ruary 2015 that "If Loving You Is Wrong" would be renewed for a 22-episode second season. The an- nouncement came, in fact, during the mid-season break of the first season. That one, too, premiered in Sep- tember, took a break two months later, and aired the rest of the sea- son starting in March. So while your concern for the fate of the show is certainly understandable, you can rest assured this is all part of the plan. The show's ratings are strong enough that you shouldn't worry about it too much in the future, ei- ther. This season's premiere helped set a new record at the network — it aired on the same night as the season finale of another Tyler Perry series, "The Haves and the Have Nots," making for the most- watched night in OWN's history. That is exactly why OWN has committed so fully to Perry. The network has four different series created by the actor/writer/direc- tor/generally famous person, the other two being the comedies "Love Thy Neighbor" and "For Bet- ter or Worse." Have a question? Email us at questions@tvtabloid.com. Please include your name and town. Per- sonal replies will not be provided. Hollywood Q&A By Kyla Brewer TV Media S ome people spend years perfecting pastry or learn- ing to make an airy maca- ron, but 10 youngsters are about to prove that it doesn't have to take years to become a great baker. Pastry chef Duff Gold- man and actress-turned-cooking- show-host Valerie Bertinelli put aspiring bakers to the test in the season premiere of "Kids Baking Championship," airing Monday, Jan. 4, on Food Network. The com- petition pits kids ages 10 to 13 against each other in a quest to win a whopping $25,000. The two hosts, both excellent cooks in their own right, mentor the mini-chefs throughout major challenges, which are designed to test their skills and creativity. Goldman and Bertinelli also serve as judges for the series, which is now in its second season. "Duff and Valerie add even more flavor and fun, making this competition just as delectable as the amazing treats the kid bakers create," said Food Network exec- utive Bob Tuschman. Their treats are evaluated not only on taste but also on presen- tation and originality, and they have to be extra special this time around as Food Network has upped the ante with a bigger prize. Last season, the 12-year-old Hollis Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida, won $10,000, a kitchen set and her cake in Duff's Charm City Cakes collection. With the stakes higher this season, Food Network has expanded the pro- gram from four to eight episodes. After the inaugural season's success, there are plenty of kids out there who want a piece of the season 2 pie. Representing a cross section of America, this season's young competitors include Rebec- ca Beale from Graham, Texas; Peggy Fischer from St. Johnsbury, Vermont; Jane Haviland from Ann Arbor, Michigan; Colby Lacasse of Blue Hill, Maine; Matthew Merril of Great Falls, Virginia; Alex Portis of Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Yah- shimabet Sellassie-Hall of Oak- land, California; Ryan Wilson of Danville, California; and Alex Al- corta and Emma Wensing, both from Austin, Texas. In the season premiere, these young bakers must find just the right balance of crust and filling as they strive to create a perfect pie. However, midway through the challenge, Goldman and Bertinelli throw them for a loop when they ask them to also create a flavored ice cream to complement their pie. Upcoming challenges involve delicately decorated eclairs, deca- dent chocolate desserts, elaborate cakes and more. Don't miss the pint-sized fun beginning Monday, Jan. 4, on Food Network. 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