It’s back, and we are BUZZING
Now that the Olympics is over, there’s now a gaping space in our viewing calendars.
Where should we look for feel-good competition, with a smidgen of national pride and a whole heap of well-trained contestants, hoping to do their families and their country proud?
Well, folks, fear not, as the solution is just around the corner: The Great British Bake Off!
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Baking extraordinaires Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood are about to welcome 12 new hopefuls into the bake off tent, all with fingers crossed that they’ll emerge a champion of cakes, boss of biscuits and master of macaroons.
And, of course, comedy duo Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins will be on hand with more innuendo than you can shake a stick at.
We’ve compiled a handy list of this year’s sparkling twelve bakers below – who are you backing? Let us know @CelebsNow…
On your marks, get set…BAKE!
Rav Bansal
Age: 28
From: Kent
Profession: University support worker
Fun fact: Rav’s baking inspirations include far Eastern cuisine and vegan treats, and he enjoys using a variety of non-traditional ingredients. Possibly one to watch when the judges are looking for something out of the box?
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Tom Gilliford
Age: 26
From: Rochdale
Profession: Project manager
Fun fact: Tom likes making his own cheese and salami. The perfect person to know when you’re in the mood to throw a tasteful wine party…
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Kate Barmby
Age: 37
From: Norfolk
Profession: Nurse
Fun fact: Kate’s a Brownies leader – the Girl Guiding group, not the chocolate baked variety…
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Michael Georgiou
Profession: Politics and economics student
From: London
Fun fact: Since Michael’s still studying at Durham University, he’s often resorted to pursuing his baking exploits in the middle of the night as he’s sharing a kitchen with four others…
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Lee Blanfield
Age: 67
From: Bolton
Profession: Church minister
Fun fact: Before he began leading a flock of believers, Pastor Lee used to work as a builder.
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Louise Williams
Age: 46
From: Cardiff
Profession: Hairdresser
Fun fact: Louise is one tough cookie – she has a number of impressive mountain walks under her belt, including a four-day trek around the Andes in South America.
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Andrew Smyth
Age: 25
From: Derby
Profession: Aerospace Engineer
Fun fact: Northern Irishman Andrew graduated from Cambridge – ooh la la! – and thanks his Mum and Gran for his baking abilities.
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Benjamina Ebuehi
Age: 23
From: London
Profession: Teaching assistant
Fun fact: Benjamina has a twin sister – who happens to be her biggest baking critic. Mary and Paul better watch out!
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Candice Brown
Age: 31
From: Bedford
Profession: Pastoral care and PE teacher at a secondary school
Fun fact: Candice enjoys vintage chic, and baking in her PJs. And she has a pug named Dennis, who sadly won’t be joining her in the tent.
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Val Stones
Age: 66
From: Somerset
Profession: Retired primary school headteacher
Fun fact: Though her baking style is traditional, Val enjoys a rather unusual pastime while she prepares treats at home – a bit of aerobics! That’ll surely help the time pass as yeast products are in the proving drawer…
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Selasi Gbormittah
Age: 30
From: London
Profession: Client service associate in a bank
Fun fact: Selasi’s definitely not one for keeping still. In his part-time, aside from baking, he enjoys running 10ks for charity, playing basketball and being part of a motorbike club. Phew!
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Jane Beedle
Age: 61
From: Kent
Profession: Garden designer
Fun fact: Jane’s been in the kitchen since the age of six, when she used to watch her dad – also a keen baker – pipe icing onto cakes. She also owns a leopard-print apron, which we really hope gets featured on the show…
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