British bake off gay contestants

He is a passionate baker who fuses French patisserie with Caribbean flair. He is always looking to learn about new flavours and gaining new skills. He grew up playing the organ at his local church and now lives in Surrey with his Californian husband Eric and their Irish Terrier, Cilla.

As a scientist, Hassan takes an analytical approach to baking, researching processes thoroughly before getting started on a new recipe. Living with her partner Mark and two dogs, Norman and Marley, Lesley loves birdwatching, gardening and a seaside walk followed by fish and chips.

Scroll through to meet the full cast — and the queer contestants — of The Great British Bake Off season 16, which premieres September 2 on Channel 4. An economics graduate with an artistic streak, Nataliia loves painting, running, and countryside walks with her Ukrainian rescue dog Aria.

She learnt the basics of bread and cakes through her Mum and aunts, and has fond memories of batch baking for big family get togethers during holidays in the Scottish Highlands. As always, fans can expect plenty of soggy bottoms, showstopping creations and the occasional Hollywood handshake.

After a long day of application planning at work, Aaron channels his creative side into baking, sewing and making his own liqueurs such as amaretto and limoncello. On 2 September, fans of the long-running baking competition series will finally be treated to the 16th series.

By Jordan Robledo.

Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off is returning to our TV screens in September, with 12 new bakers caking up a storm to be named series 16’s winner. Season 10 of Great British Bake Off (also known as Great British Baking Show for us non-Brits) is truly delivering all of the most delectable creations, and it's all the better now that Netflix has decided to air the episodes week by week.

This year, the cast line up includes at least four LGBTQ+ contestants, with one being the show’s first ever drag king. LGBTQ+ contestants who stole the show in The Great British Bake Off With a rollerskating drag king among this year's cast, take a look at some of the LGBTQ+ contestants from throughout the seasons.

Following some devastating eliminations, fans have found their favorite home baker in year-old Henry Bird. Like previous entries, the new batch of episodes will feature 12 amateur bakers competing in a range of unique challenges for a chance to secure the winning title.

The Great British Bake Off cast includes three queer contestants – and a drag king. Her bakes are as beautiful as they are bold, and she practices endlessly to make sure her creations are as close to perfection as possible. Nataliia moved to the UK with her husband Harry four years ago, just before the war broke out.

Other contestants include two hairdressers one from Kent and the other from Liverpoola London-based medical student, a software engineer from Belfast, and a queer senior systems architect originally from Manchester. This year, the cast lineup includes at least four LGBTQ+ contestants, one being the show’s first ever drag king.

Her family followed shortly after as refugees and they now all live in East Yorkshire with their 3 year old daughter, Francesca. A hairdresser, baker, and former personal trainer, Nadia channels her endless energy into novelty cakes, creative twists on classics, and kitchen dance breaks.

For her, baking is all about heart, heritage, and keeping joy at the centre of it all. Baking has become her creative outlet, and she likes nothing better than using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create classic flavour combinations.

A former amateur powerlifter Iain now lifts dough instead of weights. Inspired by her Italian chef dad, she brings rustic charm and soulful flavours to everything she bakes. He blends classic flavours with a creative twist, often using fermented fruits and vegetables to enhance the depth and complexity of his flavours.

Hosted by returning. She loves to use these recipes to this day and also infuses classic British bakes with flavours inspired by her roots such as honey, poppy seeds and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon. (Channel 4) The Great British Bake Off returns to screens in September, with a clan of new contestants hoping to be named Star Baker.

Raised in Cornwall, Jessika has fond memories of eating corner-shop cakes with her sister after dance classes, which solidified her sweet tooth. He works in the pharmaceutical industry, testing new drugs in their development stages. Always thinking of others, Pui Man volunteers three evenings a week, collecting surplus food from supermarkets and distributing it within her community.

Her signature bakes fuse daring flavours like salted mango caramel and cardamom, or Jerusalem artichoke caramel with a dark chocolate mousse.