The Great British Bake Off is ready to serve up a brand new episode on Channel 4. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be casting their discerning eyes over the bakers’ creations in biscuit week tonight (September 9).
The 12 amateurs who will be stepping into the famous tent have been revealed - including a self-declared ‘yeastie boy’. One of the contestants is hoping to make series history by securing a ‘show first’.
Remind yourself who was the first baker to leave the tent. Recap all the action from last week’s episode.
The hosts have been confirmed for the latest edition of the show as well. It comes after rumours that Noel Fielding would drop out - but those were quickly quashed.
Channel 4 has confirmed the challenges that the bakers will face this week. The show will continue with biscuit week - and find out when it will start.
But who are the early favourites to be in the running to win The Great British Bake Off and who is being backed to go home? Gambling.com has issued the verdict.
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5. Nadia - eliminated
Nadia's time in the GBBO tent came to an end in chocolate week, as she struggled across all of the challenges. She was eliminated in week 5. | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
6. Nataliia - eliminated
The first person to win Star Baker in this year's edition of GBBO, Nataliia has impressed as well as struggled on occasions. She made it to week six but was eliminated at the end of pastry week. | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
7. Lesley - eliminated
Lesley was a favourite with the fans, who had started to step into the spotlight more. Unfortunately, she struggled in Meringue week and went home in episode seven. | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
8. Iain - eliminated
The self-declared 'Yeastie Boy', Iain, avoided being eliminated for a long time but eventually his time came in the quarter-final. He went home in week 8. | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions