Back in , when Cake Boss first came onto the scene, nobody could even imagine how big of a hit it was going to be. In the years since, the show has become a multi-million dollar endeavor, complete with its own line of cookware and recipe books. Naturally, success draws out the jealous and those looking to cash in on the show's fame. A year after the show took off, a Seattle company sued TLC for copyright infringement. The company claimed that their software program, which was named "CakeBoss" and helped bakeries manage their orders, had been around since and that the channel was profiting from their trademarked name.
A judge agreed, and Cake Boss looked like it was going to get another name after its third season. At Carlo's Bake Shop, the creation of cakes is serious business.
Though nowadays the company could make a living strictly off its merchandise and tourist appeal alone, originally the custom cakes that were made were the big moneymakers. The importance of these creations means that every baker or decorator working on the product has to be as meticulous and careful as they can possibly be. For the audience, this snail's pace process isn't exactly something they'd want to see. Buddy himself recognizes this, and admits that his show is much more about choreography rather than raw talent.
He understands that there are other bakers out there that are perhaps more artistic than his crew or that maybe make more scrumptious cakes than his bakery, but the appeal of Cake Boss has always been the way Carlo's Bakery goes about their day-to-day operations and the dynamics between the different characters.
Buddy and his family are always trying to play pranks on each other mostly aimed at Cousin Anthony. Some of the tricks seen on the show included Anthony getting bombarded with pies, Buddy sending a clown after an employee that was afraid of clowns, and dumping water and flour on an unsuspecting crew member.
However, fans accused the Buddy of going too far in As part of an episode involving a Mardi Gras celebration, Cousin Anthony talks with a woman whom he finds particularly attractive. Anthony and Carmen flirt and exchange numbers, all while Buddy tells the audience that he's setting up a giant prank; Carmen Carrera is a transgender modeling superstar and Cousin Anthony has no idea.
After Carmen gives him a peck on the cheek, Buddy calls him over and tells him " She's a man, baby! Carrera quickly shot back at the show, saying that she didn't know she was going to be part of a joke that was so insulting to the transgender community.
Buddy has since apologized, and the episode has been pulled from syndication. With a name like Cake Boss , it's pretty obvious that the lives of the Valastro Family would revolve around the dessert in question. Even the spin-offs from the series are cake-focused in their own way! Cake is the lifeblood of Carlo's Bakery; without the cake decorating talents of Buddy and his crew, there would never have even been a show.
The deliciously creative creations of the show have gone on to awe anyone who's stood in their presence on top of providing them with a tasty snack. However, the Valastros aren't really that crazy about cake themselves. Perhaps it's because the pastry in question has seemingly taken over their lives, or perhaps they realized a long time ago that you don't make it far in the cake decorating industry when you keep eating your product.
When Buddy was asked by an interviewer what the family was going to be eating for the holidays, he responded by saying that they weren't really into cake as a dessert, and preferred things like cannolis and eclairs. What more could you want from reality TV than what you get in Cake Boss?
It has everything - the charismatic and good-natured lead, annoying side characters who create drama whenever they're on screen, tight deadlines and demanding clients that cause tensions inside of the shop, and audiences are practically beaten over the head with family values by the Valastro Family. There never seems to be a dull moment inside of Carlo's Bake Shop. As stated before, Buddy understands that the show is all about the choreography and keeping audiences entertained.
This means that several events in the show are scripted for maximum entertainment value. Remember when Mama Valastro walked in on the erotic cake just as the cameras happened to be watching? Or the time that two of the employees dropped an expensive cake down the stairs when they were already on a tight deadline? Situations like these happen quite often and seem to be a little too convenient to be mere coincidences. Perhaps the most shocking revelation from this list comes in at 3.
You read that right. Buddy, the owner of Carlo's Bakery whose entire lifeblood lies in its success and who has been working in the establishment for over twenty years, is almost never physically at the bakery. Regulars of Carlo's claim that since the show has hit it big, Buddy only shows up when it is time to film the show and commercials for the store. You can't really blame the guy for not wanting to be there. On the rare occasions that he is present fans line up like tourists at the local zoo to try and catch a glimpse or a picture of the famed baker.
Likewise, the place has become such a madhouse during months of high tourism that you'd have to be crazy to want to deal with these people. However, it's odd that the man who helped build Carlo's into the juggernaut it is today seemingly wants nothing to do with it outside of his TV show.
The centerpiece of every episode of Cake Boss is, well In each and every show the employees of Carlo's Bakery are tasked with creating a custom-made cake to coincide with a special occasion. Using a combination of sheet cake, rice crispy treats, fondant, sugar paste, and various structural materials such as wood and wire , the crew is able to create pieces beyond the customer's wildest imagination.
What if we told you that because of these construction ingredients, most of Buddy's cakes are completely inedible? Often times the cakes presented at the show's finale are for show only; they flaunt it at the event, cut a piece or two out of it, and then when cameras stop rolling bring out sheet cakes with minimal decoration or none at all. In one case, the pound cake that was presented to the the Chicago Cubs was found in the dumpster behind Wrigley Field mostly untouched.
Now, there have been cases in which the final product is able to be eaten by customers, but this is a huge minority. Does anyone remember Remy Gonzalez? We don't blame you if you don't; he is the cast member that the show has gone out of its way to make sure nobody associates with them anymore. Remy was Buddy's " left-hand man " for the first few seasons of the show as well as his brother-in-law he was married to Lisa Valastro.
A few seasons into the show, Lisa was suddenly divorced and Remy was nowhere to be found. Turns out, Gonzalez was arrested in for sexually assaulting a year-old girl. He eventually pleaded guilty to the crime, and after unsuccessfully trying to withdraw his plea in he was sentenced to nine years in prison. Remy is currently still serving his prison time, and is almost guaranteed to be deported back to his home country of Mexico as soon as the sentence is over.
Did we miss out on any of Cake Boss ' juicy dark secrets? Let us know in the comments! His favorite pastry was a cream-filled lobster tail and Picinich was a stickler for using time-tested, "old-fashioned" baking techniques, as he told the. The baker is also survived by two children, Danielle Picinich Reinoso and Salvatore Picinich, two grandchildren, four siblings and the employees at Carlo's where he is remembered as a good friend, mentor and honorary patriarch to the Valastro family.
Buddy Valastro Jr. Many of these moments have been preserved on the reality series, including a special episode filmed over the summer in honor of the bakery's th anniversary in which Picinich. The premiere episode of the show's fourth season aired on TLC Monday night and was dedicated to Picinich's memory. Described by his wife as a quiet and humble man, Valastro's sisters Mary Sciarrone and Madeline Castano remember a personal confidante.
It wouldn't be the same without him He was a good person to talk to. The Valastros visited Picinich shortly before his death. The wake is scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday at Kimak Funeral Home in Carlstadt with a funeral Mass scheduled for a. Friday at St. Joseph's R. Church in East Rutherford. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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