Cupcake Wars

Cupcake Wars is a reality competition series on the Food Network, hosted by Justin Willman, that focuses on crafting distinctive and professional-grade cupcakes. The show premiered in June 2010 and follows a format similar to the popular series Chopped, starting with four contestants who are gradually eliminated over the course of three rounds. Initially, during its first three seasons, the show aired on Tuesdays at 8 PM EST, but from the fourth season onward, it moved to Sundays at the same time. Contestants face the challenge of incorporating unusual ingredients into their cupcakes, with the winning duo, consisting of a chef and a sous-chef, taking home a $10,000 prize. The eighth season of Cupcake Wars began on March 3, 2013.