Anthony Anderson, Big E, Terry Crews, Sung Kang, Jay Leno and Joel McHale to Judge NBC’s “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge”
NBC’s “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 30th, and fans of the iconic toy car brand are eagerly anticipating the exciting new car makeover competition show. The show brings together celebrity guest judges Anthony Anderson, WWE Superstar Big E, Terry Crews, Sung Kang, Jay Leno, and Joel McHale to help determine the winners of each episode.
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Hosted by car enthusiast Rutledge Wood, “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” gives passionate car lovers and Hot Wheels superfans the opportunity to turn a nostalgic car from their past into a life-sized Hot Wheels showstopper. Each episode features two superfans who compete in the Chrome Zone to transform an ordinary vehicle into an extraordinary Hot Wheels car inspired by personal stories and pop culture touchstones.
Working alongside a team of automotive magicians known as “The Car Pool,” the two superfans will create their designs in high-tech, decked-out garages. The winner of each episode will take home $25,000 and the chance to get into the finale, where three lucky finalists will transform another car in hopes of winning a legendary prize – an additional $50,000 and the honor of having their build made into an official Hot Wheels die-cast car.
What’s more, the winning “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” die-cast car will be available for purchase on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collector and direct-to-consumer platform immediately following the finale.
The rotating celebrity guests will each join host Rutledge Wood and resident experts Dalal Elsheikh, designer for the Ford Motor Company, and Hertrech “Hert” Eugene Jr., car culture influencer, on an episode throughout the season, where they will review the epic car transformations and crown a winner. Jay Leno joins the finale episodes and will have a hand in determining the transformation that will be made into an official Hot Wheels die-cast car, while Ted Wu, Global Head of Design for Mattel’s Vehicles division, also joins the finale, offering unmatched Hot Wheels expertise as a winner is selected.
The 15 superfans joining the show come from all over the United States, from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, and Houston to Washington D.C. They each bring their unique passion and creativity to the competition, making for an exciting and diverse group of competitors.
The show’s expert team, “The Car Pool,” includes members from around the world, from Coalville, UK, to Las Vegas, NV. With their knowledge and skills in automotive engineering, design, and customization, they will help the superfans bring their dreams to life.
“Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” is an original format developed and produced by Endemol Shine North America in association with Workerbee under license from Mattel Inc. The executive producers are showrunner Tim Warren, along with Andy Thomas, Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre, and Michael Heyerman from Endemol Shine North America; Rick Murray and Chris Hale from Workerbee (a Banijay UK Company); and Fred Soulie and Phil Breman from Mattel Television.
In conclusion, “Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge” is a must-watch for car enthusiasts and Hot Wheels fans alike. With its talented competitors, expert team, and celebrity guest judges, the show promises to be an epic competition filled with excitement and creativity. Tune in on Tuesday, May 30th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC to witness the ultimate car makeover challenge.
