Justin Willman is the host of Cupcake Wars, the "sweet" prime-time competition series on Food Network where the country's top cupcake bakers face-off in elimination challenges in hopes of winning $10,000 and the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at a special event. Justin continues his hosting duties in the special series Cupcake Champions. In this series, previous winners of Cupcake Wars return to Food Network to compete in the ultimate baking competition for the chance to win $50,000, the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at the winning gig and, most importantly, the title of Cupcake Champion!
Justin is well-known as the witty correspondent on The Rachael Ray Show with more than 20 appearances. He also tours nationally with a hugely popular one-man comedy/magic live show. For that, he was voted "Entertainer of the Year" by Campus Activities Magazine for a record-breaking four years in a row. He's appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show, The View and Disney's The Suite Life on Deck. Last year he had the honor of performing at the White House for President Obama and the first family.
Justin began entertaining at the age of 12. After breaking both of his arms in a uniquely daring bicycle accident while trying to impress some girls, the young Justin started learning card tricks as an alternative to physical therapy. Cutting his teeth in the rough suburban streets of St. Louis, he officially turned pro when his parents hired him to entertain at his sister Ashley's fifth birthday party. Justin, a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, currently lives in Los Angeles and has spent the last few years making his name as a performer and magician.
