That\u2019s right \u2013 the 2023 series will be back on our screens this week, and we can\u2019t wait to see what Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding have in store for us \u2013 as well as new presenter, Alison Hammond<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Joining the judges and hosts will be a brand new set of contestants<\/a> all hoping to impress them (and hopefully earn a coveted Hollywood Handshake!).<\/span><\/p>\n One of these is Rowan, a 21-year-old student.<\/span><\/p>\n But how did he react to starring on the show, and what does he think his weaknesses may be? Read on to find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Age:\u00a0<\/b>21<\/p>\n From:\u00a0<\/b>West Yorkshire<\/p>\n Job:\u00a0<\/b>Student<\/p>\n As the youngest baker in the tent this year, Rowan was actually only eight years old when the first series of Bake Off aired!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAfter 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 \u2013 I slid to the floor, screamed down the phone and ran to the shops for a bottle of prosecco\u2026 all before getting back to join the group wash-up in my uni house!\u201d he laughs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The English Literature student says he\u2019ll have to learn not be overly adventurous in the tent, as he has a habit of going over the top with his bakes.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMy personality doesn\u2019t allow me to do things in halves, so as a baker I can\u2019t help but create dazzling, unique creations,\u201d Rowan says. \u201cYou want a birthday cake? Have a wedding cake. You want a celebratory croquembouche? I\u2019ll make you 12 of them. Perhaps it\u2019s also my weakness, on top of getting too flustered when I inadvertently bite off more than I can chew.\u201d<\/span><\/p> Read more:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Great British Bake Off 2023 returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday 26th September at 8pm \u2013 so cancel your plans and make sure you tune in! <\/span><\/p> Who is Rowan?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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