11 things you probably didn't know about Netflix's 'Nailed It!'

Kirstie RenaeJun 23, 2020, 03:09 IST

"Nailed It!" is a Netflix original series.Netflix

"Nailed It!" is a hit Netflix original competition series about amateur bakers who attempt to recreate impressive desserts.
Producers specifically sought out comedian Nicole Byer to host the show, even though she doesn't bake.
Byer and her costar, renowned pastry chef Jacques Torres, are friends in real life.
The judges really do eat the dishes that competitors make on the show.

The Netflix original "Nailed It!" is a hit with home bakers of all skill levels.

The series, which pits amateur bakers against one another to recreate stunning and delicious desserts, stars comedian Nicole Byer and world-renowned pastry chef Jacques Torres.

And although you might've watched dozens of episodes of the show, you may not know everything that goes into making it.

Here are 11 interesting things you might not know about "Nailed It!"

The show was inspired by "Pinterest fail" memes.

The bakers on the show have plenty of dessert fails. Netflix

Host and judge Nicole Byer doesn't actually bake — the comedian said she was chosen to star on the show because she's "good at poking fun."

Nicole Byer is a comedian. Netflix

It can take up to 14 hours to shoot one 30-minute episode.

"Nailed It!" episodes can take half of a day to film. Netflix

"Nailed It!" was such a hit in the US that Netflix released other international versions of it.

"Nailed It! Mexico" aired in 2019. Netflix

Byer said she frequently makes inappropriate jokes that don't make it onto the show.

Nicole Byer said some of her jokes get cut. Netflix

The judges really do eat the food that the competitors make on the show.

"Nailed It!" is hosted by Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres. Adam Rose/Netflix

Byer said she was initially intimidated by Torres, but the two have since formed a fast friendship.

Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres are the stars of "Nailed It!" Netflix

Chef Charity George is the one behind the impressive "Nailed It!" creations that contestants must replicate.

On "Nailed It!" bakers must recreate impressive-looking desserts. Netflix

Being on the show is harder than it looks, according to former contestant Paul Scheer.

"Nailed It!" contestants sometimes recreate savory dishes. Netflix

Contestants keep track of their own time while they're baking.

The "Nailed It" kitchens supposedly don't come equipped with timers. Netflix

Torres said he agreed to be on the show because he loves to teach and thinks other cooking shows "are too serious."

Jacques Torres said he wants to help contestants learn more about baking. Netflix

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