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 shares a format similar to the popular series Chopped, featuring 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 starting with the fourth season, it moved to Sundays at the same time. Contestants face the challenge of incorporating unusual ingredients into their cupcakes, with the victorious team winning a $10,000 prize. Each team is composed of a chef and a sous-chef. The eighth season of Cupcake Wars debuted on March 3, 2013.