The gloomy nights of autumn may be upon us, but the good news is The Great British Bake Off is finally back on our screens! Channel 4's beloved baking show is currently in its 16th season, with hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood on the hunt to find Britain's greatest baker. With the final fast approaching, we can't see who is crowned the Ultimate Star Baker. HELLO!'s Acting TV Editor Nicky Morris said: "Bake Off is the ultimate autumn comfort show. What better way to see in the cosy season than settling down with a cup of tea and a piece of cake each week to watch Bake Off. This show just never gets old. Bring it on!"
As the series continues every Tuesday on Channel 4 at 8pm, read on to find out who is ready to rise to the occasion in this year's lineup…
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsAaron, 38, from London
Aaron, a senior systems architect, enjoys a plethora of hobbies and blends French patisserie with Caribbean flavours.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsHassan, 30, from South Yorkshire
Hassan, an analytical research and development scientist, applies his scientific approach to his bakes and loves nut-based sweet treats.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsIain, 29, from Belfast
Iain, a software engineer, is a former powerlifter who recreates album covers on his sourdough. He also loves incorporating fermented fruit and veg into his bakes.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsJasmine, 23, from London
Medical student Jasmine uses her baking, which she learned from her mum and aunts, as a way to let off steam from her studies.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsJessika, 32, from London
When Jessika, a service designer, isn't gifting her bakes to friends, she's either roller-skating, cycling or enacting her Drag King persona.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsLeighton, 59, from Surrey
The oldest baker is Leighton, a software delivery manager, who loves incorporating Welsh, British and American flavours into his bakes.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsLesley, 59, from Kent
Hairdresser Lesley has been baking since she was 10, and always shares her creations with clients.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsNadia, 41, from Liverpool
Nadia, also a hairdresser, nods to her Italian heritage by bringing rustic flavours to her bakes.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsNataliia, 32, from East Yorkshire
Nataliia, who lived in Ukraine and moved to the UK before the war broke out, follows traditional family recipes that have been passed down from her grandmother.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsPui Man
Bridal designer Pui Man rediscovered her passion for baking during lockdown and brings her eye for detail to her bakes.
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsToby, 29, from Warwickshire
Toby, a business development executive, adopts a classic approach – and is particularly looking forward to bread week!
© Channel 4 / Love ProductionsTom, 31, from London
Rounding out this year's bakers is Tom, a creative entrepreneur who grew up baking with his grandmother and mum.
© Twitter/Channel 4The 2025 bakers revealed
The lineup of 12 contestants was first unveiled on Instagram two weeks before the show aired.
"Say hello to your new baker besties!" read the caption. "The new series of Bake Off starts Tuesday 2nd September at 8pm on Channel 4."
The Great British Bake Off airs on Channel 4 every Tuesday at 8pm.
