The Great British Bake Off 2022 unveils its 12 BRAND NEW bakers!

The Great British Bake Off unveils its 2022 bakers! From a nuclear scientist to a music teacher – with specialities ranging from Malaysian style Cornish pasties to ‘child friendly horror’ cake decorations – meet the show’s most international lineup EVER

  • Between them, this year’s cast come from far and wide, with family hailing from countries including Saudi Arabia, Poland, Libya and Sweden 
  • There’s a whole host of different professions from nuclear scientist to a music teacher to male Nanny and supermarket cashier
  • The youngest of this year’s wannabe winners is a 18-year-old student who speaks five languages, while the rest of the contestants range between ages 23 – 60 
  • With specialities ranging from Malaysian Cornish pasties and ‘child friendly horror’ cake decorators 
  • Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are of course back, as well as hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding
  • The Great British Bake Off returns on Tuesday 13 September at 8pm on Channel 4 

The line-up for The Great British Bake Off 2022 has been unveiled, ahead of the show’s season 13 debut on September 13 on Channel 4 at 8PM. 

Fans have been chomping at the bit to find out who will be competing in the tent this year, as teasers began dropping last week on TV and social media. 

And it seems that this year’s line-up is a more diverse than ever as 12 amateur bakers will battle it out to be crowned winner. 

 The Great British Bake Off’s 2022 lineup has been revealed: (L-R) Carol, James Maisam, Sandro, Syabira, Maxy, Rebs, Dawn, Kevin, Abdul, William, Janusz will battle it out in the tend to be crowned winner

Between them, this year’s cast come from far and wide, with family from Saudi Arabia, Poland, Libya and Sweden.

Not to mention a  whole host of different professions from Nuclear scientist to a music teacher to male Nanny and supermarket cashier. 

With specialities ranging from Malaysian style Cornish pasties and ‘child friendly horror’ cake decorators 

The youngest of this year’s wannabe winners is a 18-year-old student who speaks five languages, while the rest of the contestants range between ages 23 – 60.  

Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are of course back, as well as hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding. 

Taking to the show’s official Twitter page earlier this week the foursome posed  for a sunny snap as they announced the return of the 13th series. 

Captioning the snap: ‘In knead of some good news? Here’s a little something… The Great British Bake Off is back on your screens on Tuesday 13th September at 8pm!’. 

Back for more: Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are of course back, as well as hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding for the new series, which begins on 13th September

GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2021: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS? 

Carol loves to garden and even hosts her own gardening show on local radio

Carol

Age: 59

Occupation: Supermarket cashier

From: Dorset

Carol loves to garden and even hosts her own gardening show on local radio. She loves creating colourful and eclectic bakes that are inspired by her passion for horticulture. 

Originally from Libya Maisam’s favourite flavours are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage

Maisam

Age: 18

Occupation: Student & sales assistant 

From: Greater Manchester

Originally from Libya Maisam’s favourite flavours are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage. 

She speaks five languages and aims to make that seven by the time she turns 20. 

Swedish born Maxy’s Scandinavian upbringing features heavily in her bakes

Maxy

Age: 29

Occupation: Architectural assistant 

From: London

Swedish born Maxy’s Scandinavian upbringing features heavily in her bakes with lots of cinnamon and saffron.

She studied fine art and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Architecture. 

His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and to spend time refining technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself 

Kevin

Age: 33

Occupation: Music teacher

From: Lanarkshire

His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and to spend time refining technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself. 

A talented musician, who not only teaches but also performs as a saxophonist.

Great with kids Sandro likes to infuse his bakes with flavours from his Angolan heritage

Sandro 

Age: 30

Occupation: Nanny

From: London

Great with kids Sandro likes to infuse his bakes with flavours from his Angolan heritage – the spice of paprika paired with tangy cheese, and sweet bakes smothered in dulce de leche. 

Malaysian born Syabira loves giving exotic twists to British classics

Syabira

Age: 32

Occupation: Cardiovascular Research Associate

From: London

Malaysian born Syabira loves giving exotic twists to British classics – chicken rendang Cornish pasties are a particular favourite. 

Dawn prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for lace patterns on biscuits= 

Dawn  

Age: 60 

Occupation: IT Manager

From: Bedfordshire

Dawn prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for lace patterns on biscuits. 

Her favourite flavours are lemon, salted caramel and anything nutty. 

Scientist James loves the technical side of baking and his signature is ‘child-friendly horror’ style decoration.

James

Age: 25

Occupation: Nuclear Scientist

From: Cumbria

Scientist James loves the technical side of baking and his signature is ‘child-friendly horror’ style decoration.

 His loves anything autumnal, such as mixed spice, apples and caramel.

Polish born Janusz describes his baking as ‘colourful and camp’

Janusz

Age: 34

Occupation: Personal Assistant

From: East Sussex

Polish born Janusz describes his baking as ‘colourful and camp’.

 He  loves working Polish ingredients into British dishes.

Rebs has recently started to play around with Middle Eastern ingredients

Rebs

Age: 23

Occupation: Masters Student

From: County Antrim

Rebs has recently started to play around with Middle Eastern ingredients – in a nod to her boyfriend Jack’s Turkish family heritage.

His passion for baking began when he was two, when his mum would give him her pastry trimmings to turn into little jam tarts

Will

Age: 45

Occupation: Former Charity Director

From: London

Will loves the technical side and is a fan of using yeast in his cooking –  in more places than just bread!

His passion for baking began when he was two, when his mum would give him her pastry trimmings to turn into little jam tarts.

Abdul applies his precision thinking to the chemistry of baking and says Matcha is his favourite flavour 

Abdul

Age: 29

Occupation: Electronics Engineer

From: London

Abdul applies his precision thinking to the chemistry of baking and says Matcha is his favourite flavour. 

A self-confessed space nerd, his interest in baking began when he and his graduate colleagues baked for each other to brighten up their daily coffee breaks. 

This year’s series will kick off with a total of 12 contestants, who, after 10 weeks of fierce competition, will be whittled down to just three talented bakers. 

Channel 4 shared a video of the contestants to their official Twitter page on Thursday with excited fans already guessing the winner. 

In the video the 12 hopefuls pose together as they were welcomed to the ‘Class of 2022’. 

 

Welcome: Channel 4 shared a video of the contestants to their official Twitter page on Thursday with fans already offering their guesses around who will triumph

One fan wrote: ‘Team James’ while one more added: ‘Prediction… Janusz and Rebs to do very well’. 

Another commented: ‘So excited to get to know our new Bake Off class!’ while another said: ‘I’m in love with Carol’s hair’. 

Last year’s final saw almost 7million viewers watch Giuseppe Dell’Anno be crowned as winning baker as he triumphed over fellow contestants Crystelle Pereira, 26, and Chigs Parmar, 40, in arguably the closest ever final of the Channel 4 show.

The chief engineer, who now lives in Bristol, became the first Italian winner after impressing the judges with his consistency and professionalism throughout the competition.

Guessing: One fan wrote: ‘Team James’ while another added: ‘Prediction… Janusz and Rebs to do very well

The 2021 Bake Off coronation was watched by the show’s crew, who formed a ‘bubble’ in Down Hall Hotel near Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, throughout the duration of filming.

Giuseppe said he would love to ‘crystallise my dad and family’s heritage’ in a cookery book of Italian baking that would draw from his family and their love for baking.

‘It runs through our blood,’ he said. ‘It would be good to know that there would be a cookbook out there for posterity for the Dell’Anno family.’

Bake Off has extended its licence with Channel 4 and Love Productions for a further three years until 2024.

Last years final saw almost 7 million viewers watch Giuseppe Dell’Anno be crowned as winning baker of the series. 

Last year: Giuseppe Dell’Anno (pictured centre), 45, triumphed over fellow contestants Crystelle Pereira, 26, and Chigs Parmar, 40, in arguably the closest ever final of the Channel 4 show in 2021

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