hip out your baking tins and prep that pastry because a new series of the nation’s favourite baking show is returning to our screens.
The Great British Bake Off is back, with a whole new set of contestants vying to be crowned the best inside the tent.
Season 14 will kick off in the coming weeks, in which 12 will contestants battle it out over 10 weeks to be crowned the Ultimate Star Baker.
The contestants won’t be the only new faces: presenting favourite Alison Hammond is joining the tent to follow the antics, taking over from Matt Lucas.
Here is everything we know so far about the new series.
When does The Great British Bake Off start and what channel will it be on?
No release date has been given just yet but the series always kicks off in the autumn.
It will be shown on Channel 4 and Tuesday September 12 has been suggested as a start date but has not been confirmed.
Who are the hosts of Great British Bake Off 2023?
We can expect some new friendly faces in the tent this year.
Alison Hammond is taking over from Matt Lucas in the presenting slot, and will appear alongside Noel Fielding for fun and frolics as they follow the journeys of the bakers.
Matt Lucas has stepped down after two series, and described the show as a “delicious experience”, but said that he could no longer commit to the show’s schedule alongside his other projects.
But This Morning host Alison Hammond is no stranger to the workings of the show. In 2020 she appeared on Celebrity Bake Off alongside James Blunt and Alex Jones.
Who are the judges of Great British Bake Off 2023?
Paul Hollywood is returning for yet another year as judge, with bakers vying to be given one of his special handshakes for outstanding work inside the tent. Alongside him will be fellow judge Prue Leith who is also back for another year. The pair have been judging contestants’ bakes together for the last five years.
Who are the contestants?
The short answer is, we do not know It remains a secret despite the fact the show will be on air soon.
Channel 4 are yet to release the names and details of the 12 contestants but it is expected that the news will be revealed imminently as the hype builds around the new series.