By Molly Moss

Published: Tuesday, 06 September 2022 at 12:00 am


Get ready for plenty of showstoppers and soggy bottoms as The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens for season 13.

With the new series’ start date fast approaching, The Great British Bake Off 2022 contestants have now all been confirmed and, from a music teacher to a nanny and a cardiovascular research associate, this year’s gang are certainly another eclectic mix.

One contestant who’ll be hoping to impress judge Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood this year is Maxy, an architectural assistant from London.

Read on for everything you need to know about The Great British Bake Off 2022 contestant.

Who is Great British Bake Off 2022 contestant Maxy? 

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The contestants on The Great British Bake Off 2022
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Age: 29

From: London

Job: Architectural assistant

Maxy is an Architectural assistant from London whose passion for baking began five years ago after she had her first daughter.

The 29-year-old was raised in Sweden and attributes her favourite flavours – cinnamon and saffron – to her Scandinavian upbringing.

Speaking about appearing on the show, she said: “I have always been a Bake Off fan, but never did I expect to ever be in the tent baking, did not feel as if I was a good enough baker! Friends and family have urged me to apply but I never knew if they were actually being serious or not.”

She added: “I decided to apply in the end, and if I am to be honest, never expected to receive a call back. When I received a call confirming my place I was in disbelief, was over the moon, I was pinching myself and constantly felt like I must have been dreaming. I was also a little confused, what? me? how? haha. But overall ecstatic, felt like I had won the lottery. I still cannot believe it.”

Talking about her strengths and weaknesses, she added: “I would say that cakes are my strength and breads and pastries are my weaknesses.”

When does The Great British Bake Off 2022 start?

The Great British Bake Off 2022 will officially kick off on Tuesday 13th September, airing at 8pm. We can’t wait!

In knead of some good news? Here’s a little something…

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