Who hosted the CBS Candy Crush television game show?

Mario Lopez hosted the CBS Candy Crush television game show.

The series adapted the mechanics and visual style of King’s Candy Crush Saga into a physical competition. Contestants played in two-person teams, taking part in large-scale challenges built around matching candies and clearing sections of enormous interactive screens. Lopez served as the presenter throughout the show’s single season.

Candy Crush premiered on CBS on July 9, 2017. The production used two 30-foot touchscreens, which were reported at the time as holding a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest touchscreens. The show combined digital puzzle play with physical stunts, rather than simply showing people play the mobile game.

A common mix-up is confusing the host with other high-profile American game-show presenters such as Wayne Brady or Nick Cannon. Lopez was already well known as an actor and television personality, including his role as A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell and his work hosting America’s Best Dance Crew. Candy Crush ran for nine episodes and was canceled after one season.