The new season of the Great British Bake Off is set to start on Tuesday September 21.
12 new bakers will be welcomed into the famous tent on the popular Channel 4 show.
This year's competitors range from from a 19-year-old who has watched the show since she was nine to a 70-year old ex-midwife.
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There will even be a strong local presence on the show this year as one of the bakers hails from Liverpool.
Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are also back to cast their eye over the amateur baker's creations and will eventually crown a winner at the grand finale in 10 weeks' time on November 23.
However, what is the prize this year's star baker will take home after a gruelling autumn in the kitchen?
What does the Great British Bake Off winner get?
The Great British Bake Off winner receives a cake stand, some flowers and a considerable amount of pride.
Winners of the Bake Off also receive a lot of publicity which enables them to forge careers in the industry.
Nadiya Hussein has skyrocketed to stardom since her season 6 win and even baked The Queen's 90th birthday cake, while season 3 winner John Whaite is competing in this season of Strictly Come Dancing as part of the show's first ever all-male partnership.
Do Great British Bake Off contestants get paid?
Unlike other shows, there is no prize money involved for winning or appearing on the Great British Bake Off.
The show is regarded as one of the most wholesome shows on TV - and bakers often compete in the show simply for the love of the craft.
Great British Bake Off airs tonight on Channel 4 at 8pm.
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