Buddy Valastro took a hiatus from the beloved show "Cake Boss" in 2017 after the tragic death of his mother due to ALS. Valastro's mom, Mary, had been an integral part of Valastro's life, and her passing left him devastated. Valastro credits Mary as one of the driving forces behind Valastro's success in building his baking empire in the industry. Due to their closeness, Mary's passing required some time off for Valastro to heal. Valastro also struggled to go back to the bakery since he shared so many memories with his mom at the store. In an interview with People a few months after his mom passed, Valastro said, "I haven't been back to Hoboken since she died and I know that when I go there, I'll definitely break down. That place has got so much history and that was my mom's spot, that was her store."
He ultimately chose to discontinue filming for "Cake Boss" during this difficult time. Valastro's story is a reminder of the importance of taking a break after a loss. He came back after a two-year hiatus with a 9th season in 2019. Valastro finally returned to "Cake Boss" but with a new network, Discovery Family. The show was renewed for two more seasons.
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