Is It Cake? is a Netflix baking show that features three guest judges per episode. Here's everything viewers need to know about Finesse Mitchell.
Netflix recently released Is It Cake? and viewers want to learn more about Finesse Mitchell from the baking competition, as well as the other 23 guest judges that appear. The baking show, which is hosted by Wild 'n Out and Saturday Night Live star Mikey Day, features nine USA contestants. They are Andrew Fuller, April Julian, Hemu Basu, Jonny Manganello, Justin Rasmussen-Ellen, Nina Charles, Sam Cade, Dessiree Salaverria, and Steve Weiss. All attempt to win money by creating uber-realistic cakes that resemble everyday objects. From purses and hats to hamburgers and tacos, they conjure up lifelike treats that viewers marvel at.
With up to $10,000 on the line each episode, Is It Cake? rotates its small judging panel and tasks them with figuring out each contestant's design. With the three chosen bakers trying to fool the guest celebrities with their impeccable designs, each player has their cake placed amongst four real items. Judges have seconds to determine which item, numbered 1-5, is full of delicious flavors. The list of popular guest stars includes comedian Fortune Feimster, Queer Eye star Karamo Brown, singers Rebecca Black and King Princess, and Finesse Mitchell.
So, who exactly is Finesse, who guest judges during episode 4? Born Alfred Langston Mitchell, the 49-year-old is an accomplished comedian, actor, and writer. Like Mikey Day, Finesse Mitchell, according to Distractify, is an alum of Saturday Night Live. Starring on NBC's hit show from 2003 to 2006, Finesse has performed numerous impressions of celebs, including rapper 50 Cent, the late Kobe Bryant, O.J Simpson, R. Kelly, and former NBA player, Metta World Peace. Since being cut from SNL, Finesse has had acting roles in comedy films such as Barely Lethal, Who's Your Caddy?, and Mad Money. The Atlanta native also portrayed Darryl Parks in Disney Channel's A.N.T. Farm. As per the official Finesse Mitchell website, the star attended the University of Miami, where he played college football for the Hurricanes and joined the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Finesse has been married twice and has two daughters. His first wife is Jessica Santos, a former ESSENCE magazine columnist. Finesse and Jessica tied the knot in 2008 before divorcing a little less than three years later. Shortly afterward, Finesse began dating Adris Debarge, the daughter of singer El Debarge. The couple married in a lavish Las Vegas ceremony in 2013 and are the parents of Elle Kate and Eva. When Finesse isn't busy with his career and family, the author of Your Girlfriends Only Know So Much entertains his Instagram followers with various TikTok videos, jokes, and social commentaries.
As a show lacking reality staples like eliminations and petty drama, Is It Cake? is a feel-good program that has won over Netflix viewers since its March 18 release. While most of the guest judges are unsuccessful at determining which everyday objects are real and which ones are desserts (including Finesse himself), viewers at home have had fun watching the bakers create delicious treats to win the ultimate prize of $50,000. With many baking shows available to stream, Is It Cake? is definitely one to sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Is It Cake? is streaming all episodes on Netflix.
