The Great British Bake Off is returning to our screens soon with a few familiar faces and a new judge.
It was confirmed by Channel 4 that the show would be starting on Tuesday, September 22, with new bakers heading to the famous tent.
If you are looking for any information about Bake Off 2026, here you can find everything you need to know from who the new contestants are to how to watch the show.
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When is the Great British Bake Off starting?
The Great British Bake Off will start on Tuesday, September 22, at 8pm on Channel 4.
The show is set to be on weekly.
Who are the contestants?
12 new bakers from across the UK have been announced.
The 12 bakers taking part in the 2026 series of the Great British Bake Off:
- Clara from Hertfordshire
- Connie from London
- Danni from Dorset
- Gabe from the West Midlands
- Gary from Nottinghamshire
- Mo from the West Midlands
- Molly from London
- Moyin from Essex
- Nikki from London
- Shannon from Gloucestershire
- Tom from West Yorkshire
- Yannis from London
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Who is presenting and hosting the Great British Bake Off?
Paul Hollywood is returning as one of the judges on the show after he first joined in 2010 alongside Mary Berry.
Paul then worked with Prue Leith after the show moved from BBC One to Channel 4.
After it was announced earlier this year that Prue would be leaving the show, Nigella Lawson has been brought in as the second judge.
Other familiar faces include the hosts, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, who are also returning to bring more chaos to the show.
How are the weekly episodes set out?
The bakers will be expected to take on three challenges each week: a signature, a technical, and a showstopper.
The bakers are able to practice their signature and showstopper bakes ahead of the show but will be going into the technical completely blind.
Each of the bakes are judged by Paul and Nigella, who will provide the contestants with feedback.
After all three challenges are complete, the judges will decide on who is the Star Baker, the best baker of the week, and who will be going home.
Where is the Great British Bake Off filmed?
The iconic white Bake Off tent is placed in Welford Park next to the country house while filming takes place.
Filming for series in the past has also taken place at the Down Hall Hotel in Bishop’s Stortford, Valentines Mason in Redbridge, and Harptree Court in Somerset.
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How can I watch the Great British Bake Off?
You can watch the Great British Bake Off live on Channel 4 when it airs at 8pm.
If you miss the show, it is available to watch on Channel 4’s streaming service, All4.
Will you be watching the new series of the Great British Bake Off? Let us know in the comments.
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