TWELVE new bakers have been confirmed for the Great British Bake Off 2022 line-up.
One of those that hope to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith is 60-year-old Dawn.
Dawn is an IT manager from Bedfordshire.
She lives with her partner Trevor and is mother to three, stepmother to two, and gran/step-gran to four.
She describes herself as an artist in and out of the Kitchen.
Dawn loves the challenge of an illusion cake and favours wacky and intricate designs when it comes to her baking style.
She prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to lace patterns on biscuits.
Her favourite flavours are lemon, salted caramel and anything nutty.
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When asked if she thought she would ever make it onto the baking show, Dawn said: “I dreamt about it but did I really? No, not in a million years! I just remember saying, ‘Oh my word!’ Or possibly something less polite! I had goosebumps and was shaking like a leaf!”
During her first week in the tent, she added: “The absolute joy that emanates from every single person involved in the show is delightful.
“It was lovely meeting lots of people who had been speaking to me regularly in the run-up.
“Then getting to know my fellow bakers, everyone was so unique, our shared passion for baking was terrific and we just laughed constantly even though we were petrified! And the grounds are so incredibly beautiful.”
The new season of The Great British Bake off begins on Channel 4 on Tuesday, September 13, at 8 pm.
The bakers will be tasked with their first signature, Technical and Showstopper challenges.
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Paul and Prue will choose the first Star Baker of season 13, while hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas will have the responsibility of revealing which contestant will be going home.
Fear not if you miss any episodes as they will all become available to watch after on All 4.
