Overview

• Series 16 begins Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 8pm on Channel 4.
• The 12 contestants are Aaron, Hassan, Iain, Jasmine, Jessika, Leighton, Lesley, Nadia, Nataliia, Pui Man, Toby and Tom.
• Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith return alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, confirming Leith’s continued role after her brief absence from the charity edition.
• This year’s line-up highlights a rollerskating drag king, a former powerlifter, two hairdressers and a bridal designer, with 23-year-old Jasmine the youngest baker.
• Channel 4 says viewers can expect the familiar tent format, weekly Star Baker honours and the occasional Hollywood handshake.