The Great British Bake Off will serve up the first slice of series 16 in just a matter of hours. The long wait is almost over, and it is all so exciting.
Channel 4 has confirmed what time the iconic cooking show will be on TV tonight (September 2). It will start at the same time each week throughout the autumn.
The cast of series 16 was revealed by the broadcaster last month, and they will be heading into the tent dreaming of glory. One of the bakers is hoping to secure a “show first” and make Bake Off history this year.
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be casting their discerning eyes over the latest batch of contestants. Remind yourself of who won last year’s edition - and how fan favourite Dylan reacted.
Meet the 12 bakers who are competing on the show this year. Learn where they are from and what to expect.
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9. Toby - Warwickshire - eliminated
29-year-old business development executive Toby is heading into the Bake Off tent. Currently three years in to his “six month” home DIY renovation project, Toby and his girlfriend Syd now live in Warwickshire with their rescue dog Bex - having been born in Sidmouth. Toby takes a stripped-back, healthy approach to baking, and tends to lean more towards classic recipes and flavours as he believes they are classics for a reason! But it’s bread that is his real passion, baking something different every day. Toby was the ninth baker to leave - and just missed out on the final | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
10. Aaron - London
38-year-old Aaron lives in London with his boyfriend. He is an Senior Systems Architect and is heading into the Great British Bake Off tent. He is "a passionate baker who fuses French patisserie with Caribbean flair". | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
11. Jasmine - London
Born and raised in Edinburgh, 23-year-old Jasmine now calls London home. She is a medical student and learnt the basics of bread and cakes through her Mum and aunts. When she’s not in hospital placements, Jasmine’s likely sea swimming, running half marathons or playing hockey for her university team. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
12. Tom - London
31-year-old Tom grew up in London and is a creative entrepreneur. As a teen, Tom feared his secret love of baking would out him. Now, a member of two queer sports teams and with a boyfriend of three years, the game may be up. Tom grew up in a food obsessed family and when not working you can find him fishing for Sea Bass with his brother, foraging for mushrooms and cooking roasts with his dad. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4