Here’s everything you need to know about Bake Off 2023 contestant Rowan.
Dust off your measuring spoons and don your aprons – because the Great British Bake Off is back!
That’s right – the 2023 series will be back on our screens this week, and we can’t wait to see what Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding have in store for us – as well as new presenter, Alison Hammond.
Joining the judges and hosts will be a brand new set of contestants all hoping to impress them (and hopefully earn a coveted Hollywood Handshake!).
One of these is Rowan, a 21-year-old student.
But how did he react to starring on the show, and what does he think his weaknesses may be? Read on to find out.
Who is Rowan?
Age: 21
From: West Yorkshire
Job: Student
As the youngest baker in the tent this year, Rowan was actually only eight years old when the first series of Bake Off aired!
“After watching each series without fail, I knew that one of my life goals would be to bake in that tent. Getting the call to say I had achieved that dream, I did the only thing appropriate – I slid to the floor, screamed down the phone and ran to the shops for a bottle of prosecco… all before getting back to join the group wash-up in my uni house!” he laughs.
The English Literature student says he’ll have to learn not be overly adventurous in the tent, as he has a habit of going over the top with his bakes.
“My personality doesn’t allow me to do things in halves, so as a baker I can’t help but create dazzling, unique creations,” Rowan says. “You want a birthday cake? Have a wedding cake. You want a celebratory croquembouche? I’ll make you 12 of them. Perhaps it’s also my weakness, on top of getting too flustered when I inadvertently bite off more than I can chew.”
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When does The Great British Bake Off 2023 start?
The Great British Bake Off 2023 returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 26th September at 8pm – so cancel your plans and make sure you tune in!
The Great British Bake Off will premiere on Channel 4 at 8pm on Tuesday 26th September.
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