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Netflix brings festive delight with ‘Is It Cake? Holiday’ special
A mouth-watering holiday showdown
As the festive season approaches, Netflix is adding a special treat to its lineup with a holiday edition of the popular baking competition series, Is It Cake? Hosted by the charming Mikey Day of SNL fame, this festive version promises to bring back the excitement and fun that fans of the original series have come to love. With a launch date set for November 28, here’s everything you need to know about this deliciously deceptive series.
Returning favorites and festive challenges
The holiday edition, aptly named “Is It Cake? Holiday,” will span four episodes packed with creative baking challenges and holiday cheer. This spin-off features nine “All Star” bakers from the first three seasons of Is It Cake? These talented contestants are tasked with crafting uncanny replicas of holiday items such as ice skates, wreaths, and nutcrackers. Their goal? To fool celebrity judges with their edible masterpieces while vying for the ultimate grand prize.
The star-studded judging panel
The judging panel for this festive showdown is as impressive as the cakes themselves. Viewers can expect to see familiar faces like Rachel Bloom, Wayne Brady, Sebastian Maniscalco, Hannah Berner, Tiffany Haddish, Devon Walker, James Austin Johnson, Chris Witaske, Sasheer Zamata, Terry Crews, Punkie Johnson, and Randall Park. These celebrity judges will face the challenging task of distinguishing real objects from their cake counterparts, adding an extra layer of excitement and entertainment to each episode.
Meet the competitors
The holiday edition brings back some of the most memorable bakers from the original series:
- Jonny Manganello (S1)
- Andrew Fuller (S1)
- April Julian (S1)
- Elizabeth Rowe (S2)
- Miko Kaw Hok Uy (S2)
- Danya Smith (S2)
- Grace Pak (S3)
- Henderson Gonzalez (S3)
- Jujhar Mann (S3)
These bakers, each bringing their unique skills and creativity to the table, will compete to see who can create the most convincingly deceptive confections.
Behind the scenes
“Is It Cake? Holiday” is brought to life by the talented team behind the original series. Executive producers Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, and Andrew Wallace from Alfred Street Industries are back, ensuring the same high production quality and engaging content fans have come to expect.
Netflix’s holiday programming lineup doesn’t stop there. In addition to “Is It Cake? Holiday,” viewers can look forward to an array of festive films, including Meet Me Next Christmas, Hot Frosty, The Merry Gentlemen, Our Little Secret, and That Christmas. This selection guarantees a season filled with warmth, laughter, and holiday spirit.
The perfect holiday treat
For fans of baking and holiday cheer alike, “Is It Cake? Holiday” promises to be a delightful addition to your watchlist. With its combination of creativity, competitive spirit, and celebrity glamour, this series is set to be an unmissable part of Netflix’s festive offerings.
To stay in the loop with the latest updates and to catch the premiere of “Is It Cake? Holiday,” make sure to follow Netflix’s social channels and mark your calendars for November 28. Enjoy watching these talented bakers as they blend culinary mastery with festive fun, creating cakes that are almost too good to eat – or are they?
Don’t miss out on the other exciting titles available this holiday season on Netflix. Dive into the enchanting world of holiday films and festive competitions, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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