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Holiday Wars is set to return with another season this fall. The show will see teams competing to create over-the-top, unique cakes centered on some of the most celebrated holidays in the world. Serving as host of the show is Jeff Mauro, and joining him as judges are Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira.
The show’s press release reads:
"Host Jeff Mauro and judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira challenge these elite bakers to create over-the-top cakes inspired by whimsical holiday tales. In the end, only one team walks away with the Holiday Wars championship title and the grand prize: an all-expenses paid trip to see Iceland’s Northern Lights – and perhaps a glimpse of Santa Claus."
The show will premiere with two episodes on November 6, starting at 9 pm ET on the Food Network.
Jeff Mauro’s net worth explored ahead of the Holiday Wars
Jeff Mauro, the host of Holiday Wars, has a current net worth of $2.3 million, which is largely credited to his restaurants as well as his presence on television.
Born in 1978 in Chicago, Mauro graduated with a degree in television and radio from Bradley University in Illinois in 2000. While he discovered his flair for being on stage at an early age and indulged in performing arts, he never looked back once he discovered food.
After co-founding Prime Time Deli & Catering and working on his culinary skills, he fell in love with the craft of making sandwiches, salads, soups, and sauces. By day, he would work his magic in the kitchen, and at night, he would work on his comedy. Jeff wanted to combine his love for cooking with his comedic personality, so he moved to Los Angeles to do just that.
After a couple of years in the city, Jeff enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu to further enhance his skills, moved back to Chicago after graduating as the valedictorian, and started working as a culinary instructor and a successful private corporate chef, as well as a local comedian.
Jeff first appeared on the Food Network as a contestant on Food Network Star season 7 and finished first. He went on to become a mainstay television personality on the network, hosting the Emmy-nominated series Sandwich King.
During the show, Jeff showcased different ways of making sandwiches to the viewers. He also appeared in Kitchen Crash, where he would raid people’s cabinets, refrigerators, and pantries and cook up three dishes to impress the judges.
The Holiday Wars host has made appearances on various talk shows such as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Steve Harvey, Good Morning America, and the Today show.
Mauro is now set to appear on the Food Network’s Holiday Wars as the host. He will be joined by Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira, who will serve as judges on the show. Holiday Wars is part of the Food Network and Discovery+’s festive lineup.
Other shows that are a part of the lineup are Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown, Christmas Cookie Challenge, Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown, and more.
