Every episode, the class of 2025 will be going through a Signature, Technical and Showstopper challenge covering a variety of themes and ingredients.
Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be assessing their skills to see who will come out on top.
Here’s a breakdown of who has been eliminated from The Great British Bake Off Series 16 so far.
Who’s left The Great British Bake Off so far in 2025?
Week 1
Chemistry graduate Hassan from South Yorkshire was the first contestant to be eliminated from the programme, after his bakes didn’t quite come together in Week 1.
He didn’t have a good start with the initial Signature challenge, as his Swiss roll “didn’t come out as planned,” the Radio Times reports.
After learning his time was up on the show, he said: “I think I am a bit upset, but I did expect it. Everyone is such a phenomenal baker, they are all such lovely people. And even though it’s been a short-lived experience I have enjoyed it.
“Hopefully I can reflect on some things and then maybe get back to baking when I get a chance.”
Which contestants are remaining on The Great British Bake Off?
Aaron
Aaron lives in London with his boyfriend Anthony, having moved from Manchester two years ago.
He is a passionate baker who fuses French patisserie with Caribbean flair.
Iain
Originally from Coleraine, Iain lives in Belfast with his girlfriend Dervla and their cat, Viktor. A former amateur powerlifter Iain now lifts dough instead of weights.
Jasmine
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Jasmine now lives with her cousins in London while she completes her medical degree.
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.
Jessika
With backflips as bold as her bakes, Jessika is a gymnastic, roller-skating Drag King whose creations are as vibrant as her personality.
Gifting bakes is her love language, and she’ll spend months gathering information about her friends’ tastes before surprising them with the perfect birthday entremet.
Leighton
With a mathematical mind, Leighton is guided in both life and baking by the approach that ‘anything can be done with a formula’.
Originally from Swansea, proud Welshman Leighton has always done things his own way, ignoring anyone that told him ‘boys don’t bake’!”
Lesley
Lesley’s been a hairdresser for 45 years and the clients that come to her salon always expect a lovely slice of cake along with their trim.
Despite a love for classic old-school bakes, it’s never the ‘same old’ with her modern and fun designs.
Nadia
Blending Indian and Italian flavours with Scouse spirit, Nadia is a chatterbox bringing warmth and laughter into to every room whether it’s her home salon, the dance floor, or the kitchen!
She lives in a lively Liverpool home with her partner Daniel and daughters Rosa-Bella and Maria.
Nataliia
Born in Ukraine, Nataliia was taught to bake by her grandmother, following traditional recipes that have been handed down through the generations.
She moved to the UK with her husband Harry four years ago, just before the war broke out, and lives in East Yorkshire with their 3 year old daughter, Francesca.
Pui Man
From runways and veils to ovens and scales, perfectionist Pui Man brings the attention to detail of designing a wedding dress to each of her bakes.
Born in Hong Kong and now living in Essex with her husband and two children, Pui Man rediscovered baking during lockdown and hasn’t looked back.
Toby
Toby is a country boy at heart and grew up in the seaside town of Sidmouth with his three siblings.
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Currently three years in to his “six month” home DIY renovation project, Toby and his girlfriend Syd now live in Warwickshire with their rescue dog Bex.
Tom
Tom grew up in London and learnt to bake scones and flapjacks alongside his Mum and Danish Granny.
As a teen, Tom feared his secret love of baking would out him. Now, a member of two queer sports teams and with a boyfriend of three years, the game may be up.
The Great British Bake Off continues on Channel 4 on Tuesday, September 9 at 8pm.
