The Great British Bake Off series 16

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The Great British Bake Off
Series 16
Presented by Noel Fielding
Alison Hammond
Judges Paul Hollywood
Prue Leith
No. of contestants12
Location Welford Park, near Newbury, Berkshire
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network Channel 4
Original release2 September 2025 (2025-09-02)
Series chronology
← Previous
Series 15

The sixteenth series of The Great British Bake Off began on 2 September 2025, again presented by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding and judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. [1] The bakers competing in the series were announced on 19 August 2025. [2] [3]

Bakers

Baker [4] [5] AgeHometownOccupationFinishPlace
Hassan Islam30 Rotherham, EnglandAnalytical research & development scientist [6] Episode 112
Leighton Morgan59 Surrey, EnglandSoftware delivery manager [7] Episode 211
Carol 'Pui Man' Li51 Essex, EnglandBridal designer [8] Episode 310
Aaron Mountford-Myles38 Stoke-on-Trent, England Senior systems architect [9] Participating
Iain Ross29 Belfast, Northern Ireland Software engineer [10]
Jasmine Mitchell23 London, EnglandMedical student [11]
Jessika Trassel32 London, EnglandService designer [12]
Lesley Holloway59 Kent, EnglandHairdresser [13]
Nadia Mercuri41 Liverpool, EnglandHairdresser [14]
Nataliia Richardson32 East Yorkshire, EnglandOffice assistant [15]
Toby Littlewood29 Warwickshire, EnglandBusiness development executive [16]
Thomas 'Tom' Arden31 London, EnglandCreative entrepreneur [17]

Results summary

BakerEpisodes
1234
AaronSAFELOWHIGHTBA
IainSAFESAFELOW
JasmineSAFEHIGHSB
JessikaHIGHSAFESAFE
LesleySAFESAFESAFE
NadiaSAFESAFEHIGH
NataliiaSBSAFELOW
TobyLOWLOWSAFE
TomHIGHSBHIGH
Pui ManSAFELOWOUT
LeightonLOWOUT
HassanOUT

Colour key:

  Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.
  Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but was not the Star Baker.
  Baker got through to the next round.
  Baker was eliminated.
  Baker was the Star Baker.
  Baker was a series runner-up.
  Baker was the series winner.

Episodes

Episode 1: Cake

The first episode is Cake Week. [18] For the first challenge, the bakers were given two hours to produce a decorative Swiss roll. For the technical challenge, set by Paul, the bakers were asked to create nine Fondant Fancies. The bakers were given five minutes to inspect and taste a mini Fondant Fancy cake with no additional recipe, and were then given two and a quarter hours to complete the challenge. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to make a landscape cake in four hours.

BakerSignature
(Swiss Roll)		Technical/Taste and Bake
(9 Fondant Fancies)		Showstopper
(Landscape Cake)		Result
Aaron'Pure (But No) Honey' Swiss Roll4th'Pastel Paradiso' Landscape CakeSafe
HassanChocolate, Coffee & Caramel Swiss Roll10th'Japanese Bamboo Forest' Landscape CakeEliminated
Iain'Fift-Queen's University' Swiss Roll8th'It's All Downhill From Here' Landscape CakeSafe
JasmineLemon & Raspberry Swiss Roll9th'Scottish Highland' Landscape CakeSafe
JessikaCoconut & Grapefruit Swiss Roll2nd'Birthday Morning' Landscape CakeSafe
Leighton'Amalfi Coast Lemon Glade' Swiss Roll6th'The Green, Green Grass of Home' Landscape CakeSafe
Lesley'Lemons & Daisies' Swiss Roll5th'Dad's Bob Ross' Landscape CakeSafe
Nadia'Cherry Amour' Swiss Roll7th'My Island Dream' Landscape CakeSafe
Nataliia'Ukrainian Passion Petal' Swiss Roll3rd'Ukraine' Landscape CakeStar Baker
Pui ManLemon & Matcha Swiss Roll11th'Hong Kong Lion Rock' Landscape CakeSafe
TobyRhubarb & Custard Swiss Roll1st'PB and J-acob's Ladder' Landscape CakeSafe
Tom'Tartan' Swiss Roll12th'Icelandic' Landscape CakeSafe

Episode 2: Biscuits

The second episode is Biscuit Week. [19] For the first challenge, the bakers were given two hours to produce twelve Slice and Bake biscuits. For the technical challenge, set by Prue, the bakers were asked to bake in two hours a batch of Chocolate Hobnob biscuits, topped with a thin layer of caramel and contain two different feathered chocolate designs. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to make a biscuit time capsule filled with five edible mementos in four hours.

BakerSignature
(12 Slice & Bake Biscuits)		Technical
(Chocolate Hobnobs)		Showstopper
(Biscuit Time Capsule)		Result
Aaron'Mini Winnies' Slice & Bake Biscuits8th'Sugar in Spring' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Iain'Mince Pie Cat-astrophe' Slice & Bake Biscuits5th'If I Could Turn-table Back Time' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Jasmine'Sail Around the World' Slice & Bake Biscuits4th'Our Favourite Scottish Summers' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Jessika'Egg-cellent Brunch' Slice & Bake Biscuits7th'Trails and Tales' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Leighton'Orange Slices of Delight' Slice & Bake Biscuits10th'Piano Memories' Biscuit Time CapsuleEliminated
Lesley'Cupcake' Slice & Bake Biscuits9th'Happy Memories' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Nadia'Amma's Avos' Slice & Bake Biscuits2nd'Picnic Basket' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Nataliia'Yorkshire Welcome' Slice & Bake Biscuits3rd'A Slice of Life' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Pui Man'Year of the Ox' Slice & Bake Biscuits11th'Jumbo Boat' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Toby'Bex's Breakfast' Slice & Bake Biscuits1st'Treasure Chest' Biscuit Time CapsuleSafe
Tom'Hagia Sophia' Slice & Bake Biscuits6th'Granny's Cottage' Biscuit Time CapsuleStar Baker

Episode 3: Bread

The third episode is Bread Week. [20] For the first challenge, the bakers were given two hours to produce a savoury Monkey bread. For the technical challenge, set by Paul, the bakers were asked to bake in two hours a dozen glazed doughnuts, six of which containing a strawberry glazing. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were given five hours to make their own celebratory tiered Sweet Bread.

BakerSignature
(Savoury Monkey Bread)		Technical
(12 Glazed Ring Doughnuts)		Showstopper
(Celebratory Tiered Sweet Bread)		Result
Aaron'Not For Everyone' Monkey Bread3rd'Flowers in Paradise' Sweet BreadSafe
Iain'Irish Cheese Board' Monkey Bread6th'It's A Samhain-derful Time Of Year' Sweet BreadSafe
Jasmine'Mediterranean Mezze' Monkey Bread1st'Midsummer Flower Crown' Sweet BreadStar Baker
Jessika'Picnic Season' Monkey Bread7th'Rain, Dance, Celebration' Sweet BreadSafe
Lesley'Family Favourite' Monkey Bread9th'Korovai' Sweet BreadSafe
NadiaItalian Monkey Bread2nd'Gâteaux De Marriage De Rêve' Sweet BreadSafe
Nataliia'Family Table' Monkey Bread8th'Three Generations Korovai' Sweet BreadSafe
Pui Man'Festival Basin' Monkey Bread10th'Coconut Cocktail Wedding' Sweet BreadEliminated
Toby'Tre Scimmie (Three Monkeys)' Monkey Bread4th'The Bread That Stolle Christmas' Sweet BreadSafe
Tom'French Dègustation' Monkey Bread5th'Cinnamon Tower' Sweet BreadSafe

Episode 4: Back To School

BakerSignature
()		Technical
()		Showstopper
()		Result
Aaron
Iain
Jasmine
Jessika
Lesley
Nadia
Nataliia
Toby
Tom


References

  1. ↑ O'Grady, Sean. "The Great British Bake Off review – What an emotional rollercoaster". The Independent. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Mensah, Katelyn. "The Great British Bake Off confirms return date for season 16 and reveals cast | Radio Times". Radio Times . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Heritage, Stuart (19 August 2025). "From a 'Yeastie Boy' to the ultimate fairytale contestant: meet the stars of the 2025 Great British Bake Off". The Guardian . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "The Great British Bake Off 2025: Meet the Bakers | Channel 4". Channel 4 . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Meet the 12 new Great British Bake Off contestants for 2025's brand new series". Digital Spy . 18 August 2025. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Hassan". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Leighton". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Pui Man". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "Aaron". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "Iain". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Jasmine". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jessika". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "Lesley". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Nadia". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "Nataliia". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  16. ↑ "Tony". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  17. ↑ "Tom". The Great British Bake Off . Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  18. ↑ Middleton, Howard (3 September 2025). "The Great British Bake Off 2025: cake week recap". Great British Chefs . Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  19. ↑ Middleton, Howard (10 September 2025). "The Great British Bake Off 2025: biscuit week recap". Great British Chefs . Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  20. ↑ Middleton, Howard (17 September 2025). "The Great British Bake Off 2025: bread week recap". Great British Chefs . Retrieved 19 September 2025.
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