Food Network has discovered its reply to Netflix’s “Is It Cake?”
Premiering with back-to-back episodes Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET on Food Network and streaming subsequent day on HBO Max, “Sweet Deceit” is a contest sequence hosted by actor Josh Peck, who leads groups of three rivals by 4 rounds as they attempt to establish masterfully disguised sweets created by world-class cake artists.
But in contrast to Netflix’s guessing sport, “Sweet Deceit” takes place in real-world places and requires its contestants to take a chew to decipher the misleading, hyperrealistic sweets hiding in plain sight.
Per Food Network’s description, “Escalating in difficulty round by round, the teams work together to determine what is cake and prove it with their teeth by biting into their best guess, all in pursuit of a total prize up to $12,000.”
The first season will likely be damaged up into two themed batches of episodes.
Beginning on Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET, “Sweet Deceit: Trick or Treat” options eight back-to-back Halloween-themed episodes set in places together with real-life haunted homes, a sinister film set morgue, a kindergarten classroom Halloween get together, the world-famous Magic Castle and extra.
“Sweet Deceit: Holiday” will premiere Nov. 16 at 9 p.m. ET. The installment will likely be comprised of eight back-to-back episodes that includes places together with a comfortable cabin, a festive ice rink, Santa’s workshop and extra.
Peck will likely be joined by a rotating group of visitor stars made up of a number of cake artists specializing in edible illusions, together with Jose Barajas, Jonny “Jonny Cakes” Manganello, Andrew Fuller, Ashley Holt, April Julian and Liz Marek.
“’Sweet Deceit’ has all my favorite things: food, fun, and deception,” Peck stated. “The craftsmanship our cake artists put into their creations was unlike anything I’ve ever seen — the edible creations are unbelievable, watching teams literally put their money where their mouths are made every reveal a blast. It’s a must watch for the whole family.”
Food Network president Betsy Ayala added: “’Sweet Deceit’ is a funny and highly visual new game show that puts a hilarious twist on the art of illusion and is the perfect addition to Food Network’s baking lineup. Josh Peck is the perfect host to bring humor to every reveal and fans will be amazed and shocked by what turns out to be edible as they guess alongside the teams from home.”
“Sweet Deceit” is produced by Lando Entertainment for Food Network.