The Great British Bake Off returns to screens in September, with a clan of new contestants hoping to be named Star Baker. This year, the cast line up includes at least four LGBTQ+ contestants, with one being the show’s first ever drag king. The ultimate autumnal feel good show arrives back on Channel 4 in the UK from 2 September, with kitchen connoisseurs Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood back for series 16 as the scrupulous judges. TV stalwart Alison Hammond and The Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding are also back again as this year’s presenters. The 2025 cohort of bakers includes a bridal designer and two hairdressers, an ex powerlifter and a roller-skating gymnast – who is also a drag king. Iconic. There’s also at least four out LGBTQ+ contestants who will be vying for Prue Leith’s beady eye of approval and a Paul Hollywood handshake. Let’s meet them. #GBBO #dragkingsoftiktok #bakeoff #alisonhammond #noelfielding #lgbtqia