{"id":3873,"date":"2021-09-02T13:56:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T11:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=961200"},"modified":"2021-09-02T14:45:10","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T12:45:10","slug":"great-british-bake-off-2021-release-date-rumours-line-up-and-judges-for-new-series","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/great-british-bake-off-2021-release-date-rumours-line-up-and-judges-for-new-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Great British Bake Off 2021: release date rumours, line-up and judges for new series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Ready, set, BAKE! <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Patrick Cremona\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 02 September 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n<p>A new series of The Great British Bake Off is coming soon to Channel 4.<\/p>\n<p>A recent TV advert confirmed the show\u2019s return, with the narrator saying over a short clip: \u201cLife\u2019s looking sweeter. Bake Off\u2019s back!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the series started a little later than usual due to the pandemic, and new host Matt Lucas \u2013 who joined the series in 2020 alongside Noel Fielding \u2013 recently revealed similar practices will be followed for this year\u2019s show, with contestants going into isolation bubbles.<\/p>\n<p>He also hinted at the line-up, saying: \u201cI\u2019ve seen the video clips of all the new bakers and there\u2019s some brilliant ones in there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, when is Bake Off back? What can viewers expect from the new series? And who are the bakers in this year\u2019s line-up?<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/bit.ly\/3DgIO15&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Love lifestyle shows? Check out Home on Apple TV+. Streaming now<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Here\u2019s everything we know so far about The Great British Bake Off 2021 including a possible start date, rumours and latest news.<\/p> <h2><strong>When is The Great British Bake Off back in 2021?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>An exact start date hasn\u2019t been confirmed just yet for The Great British Bake Off, but according to <a href=\"\/\/www.broadcastnow.co.uk\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Broadcast Now<\/a>, it\u2019s set to return on 21st September, in line with last year\u2019s COVID-delayed run.<\/p>\n<p>The show, which will be the 12th series, is expected to air following the conclusion of the current series of The Secret Life of the Zoo, which ends on 14th September.<\/p>\n<p>This puts Love Productions\u2019 8pm show on track to air in line with the 2020 series, which was pushed back from August to September due to the ongoing pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>In May, Matt Lucas revealed they were about to start filming, and would be following similar protocols to the ones used for the 2020 series.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on ITV\u2019s Lorraine, he said: \u201cWe\u2019re starting very soon. Like last year we\u2019re going into a bubble. All self-isolating and getting tested and then we\u2019re going into COVID-free bubble, so we can all taste each other\u2019s bakes and there can be handshakes and all sorts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"&quot;&quot;\">He also revealed Noel Fielding would be back to present the show after missing out on the Christmas special.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Great British Bake Off 2021 line-up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The line-up hasn\u2019t been announced just yet, but we\u2019ll keep you updated as soon as we know!<\/p>\n<p>Last year, included 12 bakers, while previous years have seen 13 contestants take part.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Great British Bake Off hosts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-893339\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/Matt-Lucas-Bake-Ofd-a695a50.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Great\" title=\"&quot;Matt-Lucas-Bake-Off&quot;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" \/> Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>New 2020 presenter Matt Lucas proved to be a popular replacement for Sandi Toksvig, with fans loving the surreal nature of his partnership with Noel Fielding.<\/p>\n<p>Both will reprise their roles on the new series \u2013 fans will no doubt be delighted to see Noel back after he missed last year\u2019s festive Bake Off specials while on paternity leave.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Great British Bake Off judges<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-657373\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2019\/09\/The-GBBO-Ep3K-2d8a154-e1584450692464.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Paul\" title=\"&quot;great-british-bake-off-series-11-covid-behind-the-scenes-changes&quot;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" \/> Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Prue Leith has now teamed up with original judge Paul Hollywood for four seasons, and there are no plans to shake things up in the tent this series, with both returning in 2021.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who won The Great British Bake Off 2020?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-888908\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/09\/The-Great-British-Bake-Off-Bakers26-9fc3d20.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Great\" title=\"&quot;The-Great-British-Bake-Off-Bakers26&quot;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" \/> Great British Bake Off 2020 winner Peter<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Series 11 was won by young baker Peter Sawkins. Laura Adlington and Dave Friday finished as runners up.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of his win, Peter said at the time: \u201cI can\u2019t quite believe that I am here, I can\u2019t quite believe that I made it onto the show, and I can\u2019t quite believe that the show happened.\u00a0 This is going to be a really huge chapter in my life, and what a way for it to end.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted this a lot, when I was 12 I was watching repeats of Bake Off back to back, and it got me into baking big time. I am a Bake Off nerd, and I think 12 year old Peter would be in awe, and just the most excited giddy kid. I am that excited giddy kid right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply for The Great British Bake Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you think you have what it takes to be the next winner, you must fill out an application on the <a href=\"\/\/gbbo.take-part.co.uk\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">official Bake Off applications page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You need to be a UK resident aged over 16, be available for the filming dates (likely between April and August) and must not have worked professionally as a baker, cook, or chef.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, applications for this year are now closed, but we\u2019ll let you know once they open for the new series.<\/p>\n<p>In the mean time, check out these hints and tricks a former winner gave us on\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/tv\/entertainment\/2020-11-24\/great-british-bake-off-2021-apply\/&quot;\">how to apply for Great British Bake Off<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 this year. Looking for something else to watch? 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