The Great British Bake Off applications for new series now open

Applications for the new series of The Great British Bake Off are now open.

The show is casting for series 16 and is looking for the next batch of bakers to head into the famous white tent in 2025.

A statement said: "Are you a star baker in the making? Are you fabulous with flavours and wonderful with a whisk?

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"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!"

What does GBBO look for in an applicant?

• A love and passion for baking is a must

• It is good if you have a broader baking repertoire than just baking cakes. On the series there is a bread, biscuit and pastry week among others

• It is ok if you haven’t made everything. A spokesperson said there is always time to practice throughout the process

Tips for filling out an application:

• Include as much information about you and your baking in the application as possible - who you are, what type of baker you are, and what bakes you have created before. Also, what makes you stand out from the crowd?

• Include as many photos as you can to show off the bakes you have made before

• The team love receiving videos with your applications too if you are able

A statement added: "Applications are open to everyone although you must be 16 or over on the 1st January 2025 and you must be a UK resident (including Isle of Man and Channel Islands)." Full Rules of Entry can be found here.

The deadline for all applications is Monday, December 9, 2024, at 1pm. You can apply online at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk.

If an applicant is successful in moving on to the next stage, they will be contacted by a member of the casting team. If an applicant has not heard by Friday 14th February 2025, then unfortunately the application has not been successful.

A statement continued: "We have had many of people make it to the Bake Off tent and it wasn’t their first time applying. We always welcome people who have applied before but were not successful, this could be their year!"

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