Donut Showdown

A pastry chef from Tucson, a PhD from Toronto, and a donut savant from St. Louis compete in a speedy elimination round with Jelly Beans as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Vegas-themed Donut Showdown.

A diner gal from Connecticut, an executive chef from Toronto and a vintage vixen from Minneapolis compete in a speedy elimination round with Tomato Juice as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Zombie-themed Donut Showdown.

A film noir nerd from Grand Rapids, Michigan, a diner maven from Windsor, Ontario and a local food evangelist from Nyack, New York compete in a speedy elimination round with BBQ Ribs as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Chinatown-themed Donut Showdown.

An amateur comedian from Denver, a corporate-defector from Dallas and an ex-fashion designer from Minneapolis compete in a speedy elimination round with Pizza Toppings as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a New York City-themed Donut Showdown.

A second-generation donut maker from Stanford, Florida, a cafe owner from New Orleans, Louisiana and an executive chef from San Diego, California compete in a speedy elimination round with Strawberry Gelatin as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a 1950s-themed Donut Showdown.

A donut-obsessed entrepreneur from Port Angeles, Washington, the owner of a 50-year- old donut institution from Rochester, New York and a pastry chef from Vancouver, British Columbia compete in a speedy elimination round with Salt & Vinegar Chips as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in an Outer Space-themed Donut Showdown.

An ex-flight attendant from Los Angeles, a 21- year-old wunderkind from San Luis Obispo, California and a foodie from Waterloo, Ontario compete in a speedy elimination round with Strawberry Milk Syrup as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10, 000 in an Underwater-themed Donut Showdown.