Comedians and Second City vets Alan Shane Lewis and Ann Pornel are off to a sweet start as hosts of CBC and CBC Gem’s fourth season of The Great Canadian Baking Show. They have a certain je ne sais quoi and that’s because they’re besties from years together on the comedy scene. The chemistry’s there. Just as it must be to bake successfully. What She Said’ Anne Brodie spoke with Lewis and Pornel and asked them to break down the cake/comedy connection.