Great British Bake Off 2025: How to apply and what you need to know for next series

The Great British Bake Off is currently scouting for contestants for its 16th series, set to air in 2025. The show invites applications from anyone aged 16 or above and residing in the UK, including the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

To be successful, applicants must demonstrate a love and passion for baking. The show encourages a wider baking skill set "than just baking cakes", as the series features weeks dedicated to bread, biscuits, and pastries.

Despite this, producers reassure that there's always room for improvement throughout the process, with many previous contestants learning and growing in the supportive environment of the tent. As part of the application, potential bakers are urged to provide comprehensive information about themselves and their baking experiences, reported Wales Online.

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The producers aim to understand who you are, your baking style, and your past creations to determine what sets you apart. You're urged to include as many photos and videos as possible to showcase your creations.

If an applicant progresses to the next stage, they will be contacted by a member of the casting team. If an applicant hasn't received any communication from the show by Friday, February 14, 2025, then they have not been successful.

Tips to apply summarised:

• A love and passion for baking is a must

• It is good if you have a broader baking skill than just baking cakes

• Include as much information about you and your baking in the application as possible

• Apply with videos and photos with your application

A statement from the show reads: "We're looking for the next batch of talented home bakers to enter the tent in 2025! Are you a star baker in the making? Are you fabulous with flavours and wonderful with a whisk? If you have ever wanted to lay your oven gloves down in the famous white tent, then we want to hear from you! If you or someone you know is up for being part of history in the baking, apply now."

The deadline to enter is Monday, December 9, at 1 p.m. Keen bakers can submit their applications online by clicking right here, or if they want more details, they can email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk.