About Nailed It!

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About Nailed It!

Nailed It! is a competition reality TV show that premiered on Netflix in 2018. The series is based on the format of a baking competition, where amateur bakers compete against each other to recreate complex and elaborate cakes and desserts. The twist is that the contestants are not professional bakers and are known for their lack of baking skills.

The show is hosted by Nicole Byer, a comedian, and Jacques Torres, a professional pastry chef. Each episode features three contestants who compete in two rounds of challenges. In the first round, they are given a pre-baked cake or dessert that looks professional and are required to recreate it within a limited time frame. In the second round, they are given a more elaborate cake to create from scratch.

The contestants are judged based on their final creations, taking into account the appearance, taste, and presentation. The judges, Nicole and Jacques, provide humorous commentary and critique the contestants' attempts, often highlighting their mistakes and mishaps.

Making / Production

Nailed It! is produced by Magical Elves, the same production company behind popular reality shows like Top Chef and Project Runway. The show was created by the executive producer Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz. It is filmed in a specially designed studio kitchen with professional baking equipment and supplies.

The production team carefully selects the contestants from a pool of applicants who have little to no baking experience. They ensure a diverse cast, including different ages, backgrounds, and levels of baking knowledge. The challenges are meticulously planned to provide both entertainment and a showcase of the contestants' creativity and incompetence in the kitchen.

Actors

• Nicole Byer - Host: Nicole Byer, a stand-up comedian and actress, serves as the energetic and comedic host of Nailed It!. She provides humorous commentary and interacts with the contestants throughout the competition.
• Jacques Torres - Judge: Jacques Torres, a renowned pastry chef and chocolatier, brings his expertise and critical eye to the show as one of the judges. He provides feedback and critiques the contestants' baking attempts.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Nailed It! is based on a popular internet meme that refers to attempts to recreate elaborate recipes or crafts that end up looking nothing like the original.
• The show's concept originated from a cake decorating segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where Jimmy and Nicole attempted to decorate cakes.
• Nailed It! has gained a significant following for its light-hearted and comedic approach to a baking competition, embracing the mistakes and failures as part of the fun.
• The show has been praised for its diverse casting and representation, featuring contestants from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Awards

Nailed It! has received several awards, including:

• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program (2019)
• PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television (2019)
• MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Reality Competition (2019, 2020)

Quotes

• "Nailed it!" - Nicole Byer
• "That is not a cake, that is a monument to disaster!" - Jacques Torres
• "I bake all the time, as long as it comes from a box." - Contestant

Music / Soundtrack

• The show features a lively and upbeat soundtrack, including popular songs from various genres. Some of the songs frequently played on the show include:
• "Celebration" by Kool & The Gang
• "Cake By The Ocean" by DNCE
• "Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani