Ep 5. Celebrity: Twister

In this episode of Cupcake Wars, titled "Celebrity: Twister," four celebrity contestants compete to create the best cupcakes inspired by the classic game Twister. The contestants are paired up into teams and must come up with a unique flavor and design for their cupcakes that incorporates the colorful dots and twisting movements of the game.

The four teams are made up of familiar faces from various areas of entertainment. First up is a duo of reality TV stars who have a knack for baking: Snooki from Jersey Shore and her husband Jionni. They go head to head against two actresses, Danielle Fishel from Boy Meets World and Ali Landry from Eve, who also happen to be best friends. The third team is composed of singers and sisters Brandy and Ray J, and lastly, there is a team of comedians, Pauly Shore and Bobby Lee.

Host Justin Willman gives the contestants a special twist at the beginning of the competition: they must use a mystery ingredient in their cupcakes. The celebrities are visibly nervous as they try to incorporate the unusual ingredient into their cupcakes, but also excited for the challenge.

As they start baking, tensions rise between some of the teams. Brandy and Ray J bicker about ingredient choices, while Pauly and Bobby have a tough time agreeing on a design for their cupcakes. Danielle and Ali seem to work well together, despite a few hiccups in their baking process.

Judges Florian Bellanger and Waylynn Lucas arrive to taste the cupcakes, and the teams present their creations with nervous anticipation. The judges critique each cupcake, commenting on the flavor combinations, texture, and design. Snooki and Jionni's cupcakes receive praise for their bold flavor choice, but their design falls short. Brandy and Ray J's cupcakes are visually stunning, but the judges find the flavor to be too underwhelming. Pauly and Bobby's cupcakes are entertaining, but the judges feel that the design overshadows the flavor. Danielle and Ali's cupcakes receive the most praise for their flavor and design, but the judges note a technical error in the baking.

After much deliberation, the judges announce the winning team, and the bottom two teams must face off in a head-to-head challenge. This time, the celebrity contestants must create a display of cupcakes that tells a story. The teammates work together to create a tableau that showcases their design skills and creativity.

The judges observe the contestants as they build their displays, and make note of the progress each team is making. Pauly and Bobby struggle at first, but eventually find their rhythm and create a playful and whimsical display. Brandy and Ray J create a display that tells the story of their childhood, featuring photos and objects from their past. Danielle and Ali create a display that represents their friendship, using cupcakes as a metaphor for the ups and downs of their relationship.

The judges taste the cupcakes and take in the displays, and once again, they must choose a winning team. They announce the team with the best display, and sadly, one team is eliminated.

The final two teams go head to head in the ultimate cupcake challenge, and the judges expect nothing less than perfection. The contestants must create four different flavors of cupcakes that are all inspired by Twister. The teams work feverishly to create their cupcakes, carefully considering each flavor and decorating each cupcake with care.

Finally, the cupcakes are presented to the judges, who take their time tasting each one. They deliberate on the flavors, decorations, and overall execution of the challenge, ultimately choosing the team with the best cupcakes.

In the end, only one team will emerge victorious and claim the title of Cupcake Wars champions. The competition is fierce and the stakes are high, but the celebrity contestants are ready for the challenge. Tune in to Cupcake Wars season 11 episode 5 to see who takes home the prize in "Celebrity: Twister."