Where There's Cake, There's Hope...Bake Off 25

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The new series starts on Tuesday 2nd September and the bakers have been named. A few weeks earlier than recent seasons, so taking us nicely from late summer through to the cosiness of autumn.

No change to the team of Paul, Prue, Noel and Alison, which I thought worked well last year - it was a warmer and kinder programme than it has been for a few years.

The usual eclectic mix of contestants, but less of an age spread than some years - a lot of 30 somethings, no-one under 20 or over 60.

Anyone else excited for this season?

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I don't understand...?

It could re-enforce a (very false) allegation made by the leader of Reform about migrants stealing swans from parks... (and was a joke in dubious taste, TBH).

Toby’s not having a great week, wonder if he’ll go. He’s been a bit too ambitious this week I think.

I would like to see Lesley get a star baker, maybe this week is her chance.

The tarts look great but the sculpture elements for the most part just look a bit dry, and bland and unnecessary

@lettingthedaysgoby thank you - I've not been very good at keeping up with current events for a while.

I would also like to see Lesley win this week.

I think Natalia might go.

But those are my guesses only until we've properly seen the end results!

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Tom is fond of red pastry.

I love Lesley’s

Lesley's is really good

Oh Aaron is looking worried...

Ooh, Natalia's does look amazing. I was wrong.

It does feel like it should be Lesley’s week

The swan is beautiful

I hope we haven't jinxed him...

Wow, Jasmine's is incredible.

Jasmine's is gorgeous to look at.

'I had to have a word with myself' made me laugh.

Oh, I hope Aaron stays.

Me too. To both of those.

May I ask if Natalia has a stammer? To me, she finds it hard to pronounce some words, especially words beginning with M

I think Jasmine for Star Baker and Tom for leaving

Yes, she does.

I think Lesley for star baker and the guy with the earrings to go. Can't remember his name.

Ian?

Yay Lesley

Yes, Iain. But they didn't mention him. So I'm guessing Natalia.

I’d like Lesley for star baker. I don’t see why Tom isn’t in the contest to leave considering two disasters on the first day.