This year’s batch of ‘Great British Bake Off’ contestants have been unveiled, ahead of the new series.
The dozen amateur bakers who will be entering the tent for the Channel 4 show include a techno DJ and a mental health worker, in the most varied line-up yet.
They will be competing week-by-week in a series of challenges, in the hope of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
Hosts Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding will also be on hand to provide a congratulatory hug after a brilliant bake, or lend a shoulder to cry on after a cookery calamity.
With only a week to go until the baking behemoth returns to our screens, get to know all the new contestants a little better below…
Manon
Age: 26
Occupation: Software project manager
Did you know? Manon was born in France but only discovered her passion for baking when she moved to London.
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Rahul
Age: 30
Occupation: Research scientist
Did you know? Rahul moved to the UK seven years ago on a university scholarship, and has developed a fusion style of baking.
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Terry
Age: 56
Occupation: Retired
Did you know? Terry is a former cabin crew member and also worked as a prosthetic technician.
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Ruby
Age: 29
Occupation: Project manager
Did you know? Ruby says she was inspired by her mother’s Indian sweets as a child.
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Luke
Age: 30
Occupation: Civil servant/Techno DJ
Did you know? Sheffield-born Luke has been baking for 20 years.
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Imelda
Age: 33
Occupation: Countryside recreation officer
Did you know? Imelda applied for the show after being inspired by her mum, who taught her how to bake.
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Jon
Age: 47
Occupation: Blood courier
Did you know? Jon is a father of four and loves to bake for his family.
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Antony
Age: 30
Occupation: Banker
Did you know? Antony says he learned his baking skills from his father.
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Briony
Age: 33
Occupation: Unemployed
Did you know? She learned all her baking skills from watching YouTube videos.
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Karen
Age: 60
Occupation: In-store sampling assistant
Did you know? Karen’s baking is inspired from the 15 years she owned a house in France with her husband.
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Kim-Joy
Age: 27
Occupation: Mental health specialist
Did you know? Born to an English father and Malaysian-Chinese mother in Belgium, Kim-Joy grew up in London before moving to Leeds, and says her heritage is reflected in her baking.
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Dan
Age: 36
Occupation: Full-time dad
Did you know? Dan has spent the last six years looking after his children but says he now wants to enter the tent as something for himself.
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‘The Great British Bake Off’ begins next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
