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Josh Peck to host Food Network cake guessing series 'Sweet Deceit'
The competition show requires contestants to bite into objects in real-world settings to identify hyperrealistic cakes.
The short version
- Food Network announced 'Sweet Deceit,' a new competition game show hosted by actor Josh Peck.
- Three-person teams will search real-world locations and physically bite into potential cakes to compete for prizes up to $12,000.
- The 16-episode debut season begins with a Halloween edition on October 5, followed by a holiday installment on November 16.
Key facts
- Actor Josh Peck will host 'Sweet Deceit,' which debuts on Food Network on October 5 at 10 p.m. ET and streams the following day on HBO Max.[Variety]
- Teams of three will compete across four rounds to spot disguised cakes in real-world settings, biting into their choices to win up to $12,000.[Variety]
- The first season consists of an eight-episode Halloween run starting October 5 and an eight-episode holiday-themed run starting November 16.[Variety]
- The program is produced by Lando Entertainment and features illusion cake artists including Jose Barajas, Jonny Manganello, Andrew Fuller, Ashley Holt, April Julian, and Liz Marek.[Variety]