A drag king and paediatric doctor among cast joining Great British Bake Off tent
The hit Channel 4 baking show is set to return to screens later this month with a brand new cast of 12 amateur bakers who will be put to the test in a bid to…
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The hit Channel 4 baking show is set to return to screens later this month with a brand new cast of 12 amateur bakers who will be put to the test in a bid to be crowned the 2026 champion. Advertising post-producer, Nikki, joins series 17 of The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4/Patch Dolan/PA) The 17th series will also feature 31-year-old accessibility coordinator Molly from London, student Moyin, 22, from Essex and retired garment technologist Gary, 67, from Chesterfield who discovered his love of baking later in life after buying his first cookbook five years ago. Drag King Gabe, 32, who joins the new series of The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4/Patch Dolan/PA) TV cook Paul Hollywood will also return as a judge along with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as the series’ presenters.
Furthermore, The bakers will be evaluated by TV cook Nigella Lawson , who was announced earlier this year as a judge following Dame Prue Leith 's decision to step down after nine series. Gary describes his baking style as traditional, with a focus on impeccable presentation and bold flavours, particularly citrus. In 2020 she turned to baking to stay motivated and keep her connected to friends and family during a difficult period with her health.
In addition, Describing her fellow bakers, Nikki, 50, an advertising post-producer from London said they were “wild, hilarious and incredibly kind” adding that the series was a “heart-warming” and “once-in-a-lifetime” adventure. The competition series, now in its 17th series, returns with 12 new contestants, alongside new host Nigella Lawson . Connie was initially told she hadn’t made the final 12 and was placed on the standby baker list.
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The hit Channel 4 baking show is set to return to screens later this month with a brand new cast of 12 amateur bakers who will be put to the test in a bid to be crowned the 2026 champion.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAdvertising post-producer, Nikki, joins series 17 of The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4/Patch Dolan/PA) The 17th series will also feature 31-year-old accessibility coordinator Molly from London, student Moyin, 22, from Essex and retired garment technologist Gary, 67, from Chesterfield who discovered his love of baking later in life after buying his first cookbook five years ago.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe Great British Bake Off returns on Channel 4 on September 22 at 8pm.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesDrag King Gabe, 32, who joins the new series of The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4/Patch Dolan/PA) TV cook Paul Hollywood will also return as a judge along with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as the series’ presenters.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe bakers will be evaluated by TV cook Nigella Lawson , who was announced earlier this year as a judge following Dame Prue Leith 's decision to step down after nine series.
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Gary describes his baking style as traditional, with a focus on impeccable presentation and bold flavours, particularly citrus.
according to The Independent +2In 2020 she turned to baking to stay motivated and keep her connected to friends and family during a difficult period with her health.
according to The IndependentDescribing her fellow bakers, Nikki, 50, an advertising post-producer from London said they were “wild, hilarious and incredibly kind” adding that the series was a “heart-warming” and “once-in-a-lifetime” adventure.
according to Evening StandardThe competition series, now in its 17th series, returns with 12 new contestants, alongside new host Nigella Lawson .
according to Daily Mail +1Connie was initially told she hadn’t made the final 12 and was placed on the standby baker list.
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The hit Channel 4 baking show is set to return to screens later this month with a brand new cast of 12 amateur bakers who will be put to…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideRight sideAdvertising post-producer, Nikki, joins series 17 of The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4/Patch Dolan/PA) The 17th series will also…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideRight sideThe Great British Bake Off returns on Channel 4 on September 22 at 8pm.
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideRight sideDrag King Gabe, 32, who joins the new series of The Great British Bake Off (Channel 4/Patch Dolan/PA) TV cook Paul Hollywood will also…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideRight sideThe bakers will be evaluated by TV cook Nigella Lawson , who was announced earlier this year as a judge following Dame Prue Leith 's…
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