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…
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.
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.
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.
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