Great British Bake Off 2026: Meet the 12 bakers stepping into the tent for season 17
Born in Vienna before moving to London aged 11, Yannis’ baking has been influenced by many food cultures
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Born in Vienna before moving to London aged 11, Yannis’ baking has been influenced by many food cultures. Meet the cast of Great British Bake Off 2026: A 'drag king', a self-professed 'diva' hairdresser and two students make up this year's crop of amateur bakers hoping to impress. Clara, 24 (Channel 4/Love Productions/Patch Dolan) Hailing from Aveiro in Portugal, the marketing graduate who lives in Hertfordshire began baking cakes two years ago as a creative outlet, starting off with Portuguese classics such as the Tarte de Nata.
Furthermore, 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. The popular Channel 4 baking competition is scheduled to return to television screens later this month, where the line-up will be put through their paces in a quest to be crowned 2026 champion.
In addition, Clara The marketing graduate, 24, loves creating chaotic and colourful designs and always believes ‘the first bite of a bake is always with the eye’. The 29-year-old has been baking for as long as she can remember, taught by her beloved Nan, and describes her style as whimsical, quirky and rustic.
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Born in Vienna before moving to London aged 11, Yannis’ baking has been influenced by many food cultures.
reliability low1/3 sourcesMeet the cast of Great British Bake Off 2026: A 'drag king', a self-professed 'diva' hairdresser and two students make up this year's crop of amateur bakers hoping to impress.
reliability low1/3 sourcesClara, 24 (Channel 4/Love Productions/Patch Dolan) Hailing from Aveiro in Portugal, the marketing graduate who lives in Hertfordshire began baking cakes two years ago as a creative outlet, starting off with Portuguese classics such as the Tarte de Nata.
reliability low1/3 sourcesGary describes his baking style as traditional, with a focus on impeccable presentation and bold flavours, particularly citrus.
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In 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 IndependentThe popular Channel 4 baking competition is scheduled to return to television screens later this month, where the line-up will be put through their paces in a quest to be crowned 2026 champion.
according to The IndependentClara The marketing graduate, 24, loves creating chaotic and colourful designs and always believes ‘the first bite of a bake is always with the eye’.
according to Daily Mail +1The 29-year-old has been baking for as long as she can remember, taught by her beloved Nan, and describes her style as whimsical, quirky and rustic.
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