Premiering June 13 on Foxtel, the new season of The Great Australian Bake Off will see the iconic baking shed host a brand new cast of not only amateur bakers but iconic judges and hilarious hosts.
World-renowned culinary icon Rachel Khoo and king of the pastry world Darren Purchese will judge all of the delicious desserts alongside the show’s new hosts, comedians Natalie Tran and Cal Wilson who are set to keep spirits lifted and bakers encouraged.
Rachel and Darren will welcome twelve home-baking enthusiasts who they will mentor through a series of baking challenges that will test their skills and creativity. Each episode will see the bakers tasked with three themed challenges – Signature, Technical, and Showstopper covering everything from desserts, cakes, biscuits, breads, and pastries in a bid to discover Australia’s best amateur baker.
Joining them for a special guest appearance is Maggie Beer who will step into the iconic shed once again, this time for a special guest appearance to help judge the home baking enthusiasts.
Beer said: “It was such a pleasure to step back onto the Bake Off set. The shed is so special to me, and it was a delight to be there and get a little glimpse of the new team who made me feel so welcome. Rachel and Darren filled me in before heading onto set, and it was wonderful to see what the bakers were made of, and yet again this season’s bake off contestants are truly talented.
“There is such a positive energy and warmth, which is the magic of Bake Off and I am so proud they are loving it as much as I have for the last five seasons.”
Mediaweek spoke to brand new judge Darren Purchese about the new season and why the show, in what he describes as his dream job, feels like a hug from your nan.
“The show is something that stands out as being positive and sort of affirming, encouraging people to just do what they love,” he said.
“I think everyone loves the idea of getting in the kitchen and creating something for a loved one and that’s magnified on the TV screen. I think that’s why people tune in.”
The Great Australian Bake Off premieres June 13 on Foxtel.