Meet the Competitors of 'Halloween Baking Championship' Season 12

Season 12 of our scary-season favorite, Halloween Baking Championship, premieres on Monday, September 14 at 9|8c. Ten bakers will navigate one spooky-sweet challenge after another, all inspired by the Museum of Unnatural History, where this season is set. The reward for facing their fears and putting their best confectionery foot forward is the chance to take home $25,000 and Halloween Baking Championship bragging rights. Ahead, meet the Season 12 competitors.

Comedian, writer and television personality John Henson returns as the host of Halloween Baking Championship Season 12. He will be joined by world-renowned pastry chef Stephanie Boswell, chef Aarti Sequeira and pastry pundit Zac Young, who will be judging the competitors' creations.

Baindu Squire is a cake artist based in New Orleans.

Caleb King is based in Seattle. He is a pastry sous chef.

Ciarra Roberts is a pastry sous chef based in Denver, Colorado.

Elizabeth Suwanski is a project manager and home baker based in the greater Chicago area.

Justin Giordano is a cake artist based in New York City.

Katie Shegda is a pastry chef based in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kyle Caulkins is a pastry chef based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Kyle Olsen is based in Columbus, Ohio. He is an executive pastry chef.

Lisa Pak is a home bakery owner based in New York City.