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Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will return as hosts, while Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be judging the new batch of bakers. So, what does this year’s line-up look like? With the new series just one week away, Channel 4 have revealed the new bakers and this time, we’ve got everything from a techno DJ to a research scientist – all of whom will battle it out to be crowed Britian’s greatest baker. Meet the contestants Rahul, 30, research scientist Channel 4 Born in India, Rahul moved to the UK at the age of 23 after receiving a university scholarship.He now lives in Rotterdam and hopes his East-meets-West style of cooking will win over the judges. Kim-Joy, 27, mental health specialist Channel 4 Kim-Joy has an English mother and Malaysian-Chinese father but was born in Belgium. She now lives in Leeds and says her heritage is reflected in her baking. She hopes the show will help boost her confidence. Luke, 30, civil servant/house and techno DJ Channel 4 Born and raised in Sheffield, Luke has been cooking since he was just 10 years old. He says he wants to put those 20 years of experience to good use, and where better than the Bake Off tent? Ruby, 29, project manager Channel 4 Ruby grew up in India but now lives in London. She says she is inspired by her mother’s Indian sweets and often makes cakes, pastries and “boozy treats” for her friends and family. Jon, 47, blood courier Channel 4 Jon is a father of four from Newport in Wales and loves baking after a long day at work. ‘I bake as often as I can, several times a week, mainly in the day while my wife and children are at school as I get some peace that way! The tent is far easier than my kitchen,’ he says. Imelda, 33, countryside recreation officer Channel 4 Imelda is from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland and says her mother taught her how to cook. Dan, 36, full-time parent Channel 4 Dan applied to the show to get a bit of time for himself, saying: ‘I’ve been at home looking after the kids for the last six years, so it was a chance to do something for myself. With my youngest starting school, I’m now ready to rejoin the world of adults.’ Antony, 30, banker Channel 4 Londoner Anthony describes himself as a ‘Bollywood Baker’ and learnt to Bake with his father. ‘My friends back home in India will be really surprised,’ he says. ‘They have known me to be a singer in a choir, a two-piece band but never as a baker, so it will be interesting to see their reaction.’ Karen, 60, in-store sampling assistant Channel 4 Karen fell in love with baking after buying a house in France 15 years ago. ‘I want to be more free and flamboyant. I really want to do this for me and I thought it was the right time to step up and have fun,’ she says. Her daughter encouraged her to apply for the show. Briony, 33, full-time parent Channel 4 The modern woman she is, Briony from Bristol learnt her baking skills on YouTube. Terry, 56, retired Channel 4 A retired air steward, Terry will be bringing products from his own microbrewery and allotment to the competition. He’s hoping they give him a winning edge. Manon, 26, software project manager Channel 4 Having moved from France to England. Manon hopes to bring her French heritage as well as the flavours from her worldwide travels to her baking. ‘When me and my best friend came to England, Bake Off was one of the first shows we watched together on TV,’ she says. ‘My closest girlfriends have always rooted for me and supported me throughout my baking journey.’ The Great British Bake Off will return to Channel 4 on 28 August at 8pm RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR 50 of the best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time Shirley Ballas ‘ Strictly gave me back my hope’ Davina McCall discusses how men can help women going through the menopause Popular in Celebrity TV chef Gino D Acampo on Sardinia Sophia Loren and scary salads May 25, 2017 The Evergreen Goddess Exercise guru Diana Moran on looking fit and July 10, 2017 More more Julianne Moore November 13, 2017 Author Jill Mansell on designer notebooks commissioning art and the family January 16, 2018 EMOTIONAL TIES Kelly Hoppen on vodka vintage finds and being a April 4, 2018 ‘ I have no regrets’ Millie Mackintosh on divorce debt and reuniting May 20, 2018 EMOTIONAL TIES TV presenter and tennis player Annabel Croft shares her July 1, 2018 Stella Parton ‘ Dolly and I have always been close’ August 12, 2018 Anna Friel on getting jeered in the street shared parenting with September 23, 2018 Queen of primetime Charlotte Riley on juggling rising stardom with pregnancy October 21, 2018 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. 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