Fans are over the moon that the Great British Bake Off has confirmed it's returning to our screens on September 13.
Judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith, and presenters Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding will be back in the show’s famous tent for another series of signature technical and showstopper bakes.
And as baking enthusiasts across the UK gear up for the big kick off, full details of this year's lineup have now been announced, as we get a hint at who will be keeping us glued to our screens for the next few weeks.
A Scots music teacher is among those aiming to impress when GBBO returns in just under two weeks. And he's not the only Scot who will be whipping up a storm as a Cumbrian nuclear scientist will also be flying the flag for Scotland as he grew up in the east end of Glasgow.
Here's who is set to appear on this year's Great British Bake Off:
Kevin, 33, from Lanarkshire
He first rolled up his sleeves and started baking when he was just 17. His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and to spend time refining his technique - with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself.
Abdul, 29, from London
The electronics engineer's interest in baking began when he and his graduate colleagues baked for each other to brighten up their daily coffee breaks. He applies his precision thinking to the chemistry of creating bakes. Matcha is among his favourite flavours.
Carole, 59, from Dorset
A supermarket cashier who lives with her husband, Michael. Carolebegan her dedicated baking journey with a first birthday cake for her eldest granddaughter Maisie. Since then, she has refined her skills, using YouTube to teach herself the finer techniques of decoration. Her favourite flavours are fruity and punchy.
Dawn, 60, from Bedfordshire
The IT manager describes herself as an artists in the kitchen. She 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.
James, 25, from Cumbria
James is a Nuclear Scientist who grew up in the east-end of Glasgow. He enjoys the technical side of baking, but is in his element when he makes his bakes his own, with his signature ‘child-friendly horror’ style and adorable decoration. His favourite flavours are anything autumnal, such as mixed spice, apples and caramel.
Janusz, 34, from East Sussex
Janusz grew up in Poland and works in education. He was inspired to bake by his mother, who always baked on a Saturday; a tradition Janusz continued when he moved away from home to go to university. His favourite flavours are ginger and chocolate.
Maisam, 18, from Greater Manchester
Originally from Libya, Maisam has lived in the UK since she was nine. A student and works in retail - she has been baking since she was about 13, and she loves the science required to get a bake right. Her favourite flavours are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage – she loves the tang of olives, the sweetness of dates and the nuttiness of sesame seeds.
Maxy, 29, from London
Swedish-born Maxy is a Architectural Assistant. She began baking five years ago, with the arrival of her first daughter, and uses her strong artistic skills to create beautifully decorated celebration cakes. Her favourite flavours link to her Scandinavian upbringing – the sweet and delicate spice of cardamom and saffron buns and cinnamon rolls.
Reb, 23, from County Antrim
Rebs spent her childhood in the countryside in Northern Ireland and is a student. She recently returned to baking as a way to unwind from the stress of a busy life in the tech world. Flavour is paramount for her, and she has more recently started to play around with Middle Eastern ingredients – in a nod to her boyfriend, Jack’s Turkish family heritage.
Sandro, 30, from London
Sandro was born in Angola, and is a Nanny. When Sandro was 21 his father passed away and he turned to baking as a form of therapy. He likes to infuse his bakes with flavours from his Angolan heritage – the spice of paprika paired with tangy cheese, and sweet bakes smothered in sticky dulce de leche.
Syabria, 32, from London.
Malaysian-born Syabira is a Cardiovascular Research Associate, She started baking relatively recently - in 2017 - with a red velvet cake, which reminded her of the treats she shared with her friends back home. She is all for giving Malaysian flavour twists to British classics – chicken rendang cornish pasties are a particular favourite.
Will, 45, from London
Will grew up just outside Bristol, before leaving for university in Liverpool. Now he lives in London. His passion for baking began when he was 2, when his mum would give him her pastry trimmings to turn into little jam tarts. His favourite flavours are salted caramel and paprika (but not at the same time).
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