The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens on Wednesday night and we could not be more excited.
Will Mary Berry wear a new floral jacket? Will someone snap and throw their cake in the bin? Will anyone be able to give Paul Hollywood a witty comeback when he insults their baking creation? Oh, the drama.
Here’s what the new batch of contestants will need if they’re to be a hit with viewers on GBBO.
1. Comedy facial expressions.
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2. A dose of self-deprecation.
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3. Staying true to yourself week in and week out, even if Paul Hollywood calls your bakes bland.
4. Willingness to embrace baking innuendos.
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5. Mentioning your family a lot. Possibly so much you accidentally pipe your daughter’s name on a cake.
6. Starting off average and letting your talent emerge in a later round.
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7. The ability not to crack under Paul Hollywood’s icy, soulless stare.
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8. A selfless desire to help out fellow bakers who are having a nightmare.
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9. And generally just being really, really nice.
10. Pure, unadulterated emotion about baking.
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