Just eight more days, GBBO fans.
With the new series of the baking contest starting next Wednesday – August 24 – the BBC has started unveiling the 12 amateur bakers who will hope to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner, Nadiya Hussain.
Here’s the class of GBBO 2016 for their official group portrait.
Open your hearts to these makers of tarts. Meet the fresh batch of #GBBO bakers! https://t.co/wp0X38DeRS pic.twitter.com/YiLpAQrl7k
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 15, 2016
Judge Paul Hollywood said at the press launch: “Nadiya went to a whole new level… it put pressure on them more.
“I think we felt it in the tents as well. They started quite nervously, but once they settled down they got into it.”
Co-judge Mary Berry added: “They know the standard that it is, which is now pretty high. And I think they were slower to bond this year than they were in the past.”
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins will return to host the show, of course.
Can’t. WAIT.
Here’s some info on all the individual contenders whom we’ll all get to know and love over the next few months.
1 )
Val works part time as a substitute teacher. Lessons are fun as baking does feature. https://t.co/eCi0FBGDmo #GBBO pic.twitter.com/MoiwOlrZCl
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
2 )
Tom's from Rochdale and likes to surprise. We can't wait to see what's in his pies. https://t.co/KusKsfgVAN #GBBO pic.twitter.com/VJbb7687GT
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
3 )
Selasi works in a financial institution. Colleagues all crave his cupcake distribution https://t.co/tjzmCniX6L #GBBO pic.twitter.com/lQu3Ztbrvi
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
4 )
Rav likes to experiment and lives in Kent. He plans to be adventurous inside the tent. https://t.co/JJtkujZRTq #GBBO pic.twitter.com/2wJeUWbq8V
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
5 )
Michael's a student who likes his pastry. When deadlines approach, he makes 'em hasty. https://t.co/C3RAfvJdjI #GBBO pic.twitter.com/uv3SZSTuF5
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
6 )
Louise is a hairdresser from Merthyr Tydfil. She likes to hike and bakes with skill. https://t.co/H7JRqggNHl #GBBO pic.twitter.com/yNvPGMANGp
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
7 )
Lee was a builder who turned to theology. If his bake is bad, he'll offer an apology. https://t.co/Mx5JLrp1Hv #GBBO pic.twitter.com/xsqsGe6jxi
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
8 )
Kate is great at using seasonal fruits. A farmer's daughter, in Norfolk lie her roots. https://t.co/VnxpUc9uLa #GBBO pic.twitter.com/OtKG4ytNCj
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
9 )
Jane designs gardens and fears ciabatta. She's more at home with a pastry platter. https://t.co/1iKkE8gHr8 #GBBO pic.twitter.com/9td71jFzDN
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
10 )
Candice teaches PE in a secondary school. She bakes in PJs and her cakes cause drool. https://t.co/lLktH7hllN #GBBO pic.twitter.com/SBDl4o2VO7
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
11 )
Benjamina earned a 1st for her graduation. She takes huge pride in her presentation. https://t.co/GLp73aG1h4 #GBBO pic.twitter.com/PF7QdwotBW
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
12 )
Andrew has a plan that can't be ignored. For he dreams of making a baguette Concorde. https://t.co/2j2Vs0iDrO #GBBO pic.twitter.com/zPsTwINaE7
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 16, 2016
Roll on next Wednesday!
The proof of the pudding is in the tweeting.
We're delighted to confirm that #GBBO will return on Weds 24th August!🍰 pic.twitter.com/lsiEM6cgk9— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) August 5, 2016
Cover image via BBC.
