Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood
Since 2015, Netflix in the United States has been the streaming home for The Great British Baking Show. The series has gone through a lot of changes since then, but will the show be back in 2025 for what will be series 16, or as Netflix labels it, collection 13? The answer is yes. The show is coming back for a new season, with Netflix confirmed to carry it once again weekly. Here’s what we know so far.
Known as The Great British Bake Off in the United Kingdom, the reality baking show has been on the air since 2010 and remains a massive show in the UK. Initially distributed by PBS in the US, Netflix eventually took over the distribution in the US in 2018, and although it lost those earlier seasons, all seasons since remain on Netflix with the license for those being until 2029. As we covered last year, Netflix hasn’t publicly outlined its arrangement with Love Productions for the rights to The Great British Baking Show, but it’s not expected that the deal will come to an end anytime soon.
Will The Great British Baking Show be back in 2025?
Yes! Applications opened up for what will be the show’s sixteenth season (or 13th collection if you’re using Netflix’s labeling) late last year, with filming taking place over the Summer.
The show is confirmed to see the return of all four hosts and judges from the past year, including Noel Fielding (although his return was somewhat up in the air given recent news of the star leaving his Apple TV+ show), Alison Hammond, Paul Hollywood, and Prue Leith. The show continues to film at the iconic Welford Park in Berkshire.
For the past four seasons, the show has kept a rigorous schedule, coming back every September for 10 weeks, wrapping up just before the end of November. That’s now confirmed to be the case again for 2025, and while we don’t have exact specifics, Netflix typically gets new episodes just a few days after they aired in the UK (typically on Fridays).
New episodes are confirmed to begin airing on Friday, September 5th, 2025, with new episodes weekly for 10 weeks:
- Episode 1 – September 5th, 2025
- Episode 2 – September 12th, 2025
- Episode 3 – September 19th, 2025
- Episode 4 – September 26th, 2025
- Episode 5 – October 3rd, 2025
- Episode 6 – October 10th, 2025
- Episode 7 – October 17th, 2025
- Episode 8 – October 24th, 2025
- Episode 9 – October 31st, 2025
- Episode 10 – November 7th, 2025
Confirmed contestants for this season include:
- Aaron (38) – Senior systems architect, London
- Lives with his boyfriend Anthony after moving from Manchester two years ago.
- Blends French patisserie with Caribbean influences and is currently experimenting with Asian flavors like miso and yuzu.
- Outside of work he sews, cycles, studies for a master’s in computer science, and makes homemade liqueurs such as amaretto and limoncello.
- Nicknamed the “King of Hobbies” for his endless creative pursuits.
- Hassan (30) – Analytical research scientist, South Yorkshire
- Chemistry graduate who works in pharmaceuticals, testing new drugs in development.
- Takes a precise, research-driven approach to baking.
- Draws inspiration from his Pakistani heritage, especially praline and nut-based sweets.
- Enjoys gaming, going to the gym, and taking part in pub quizzes with friends.
- Iain (29) – Software engineer, Belfast
- Originally from Coleraine, lives with his girlfriend Dervla and their cat, Viktor.
- Former amateur powerlifter turned bread enthusiast, calling himself the “Yeastie Boy.”
- Known for sourdough loaves decorated with album cover art.
- Experiments with fermentation, pickled fruits, and cultured ingredients to deepen flavors.
- Jasmine (23) – Medical student, London
- Born in Edinburgh, now studying medicine while living with her cousins.
- Learned baking from her mum and aunts, often for big family gatherings in the Highlands.
- Focuses on seasonal ingredients and classic flavor pairings.
- Active in sea swimming, hockey, and running half-marathons when not in hospital placements.
- Jessika (32) – Service designer, London
- Roller-skating drag king and gymnast with a bold, colorful baking style.
- Raised in Cornwall, she grew up with a love for sweet treats shared with her sister.
- Creates adventurous flavors like salted mango caramel and Jerusalem artichoke with chocolate mousse.
- Loves performing, cycling, and gifting custom-made bakes tailored to friends’ tastes.
- Leighton (59) – Software delivery manager, Surrey
- Originally from Swansea, a proud Welshman who lives with his husband Eric and their terrier Cilla.
- Guided by a formulaic, mathematical approach to baking and life.
- Combines traditional Welsh, British, and American flavors such as Welsh cakes with peanut butter.
- Enjoys tennis, animal charities, and singing Les Misérables while baking.
- Lesley (59) – Hairdresser, Kent
- A hairdresser for over 45 years who often pairs haircuts with a slice of cake.
- Inspired by her grandmother and aunt, she started baking at 10 years old.
- Loves classic comfort bakes with a fun modern twist.
- Lives with partner Mark, two dogs, and enjoys gardening, birdwatching, and seaside walks.
- Nadia (41) – Hairdresser, Liverpool
- Combines Indian and Italian roots with Liverpool energy in her bakes.
- Inspired by her Italian chef father to bring rustic and soulful flavors to desserts.
- Lives with partner Daniel and daughters Rosa-Bella and Maria.
- Sundays are family “feast days,” always ending with pudding.
- Nataliia (32) – Office assistant, East Yorkshire
- Born in Ukraine and taught to bake by her grandmother.
- Infuses British bakes with Ukrainian flavors such as honey, poppy seeds, and warm spices.
- Moved to the UK just before the war, now lives with her husband, young daughter, and extended family.
- Enjoys painting, running, and countryside walks with her rescue dog Aria.
- Pui Man (51) – Bridal designer, Essex
- Born in Hong Kong, now lives in Essex with her husband and two children.
- Rediscovered baking during lockdown and brings a perfectionist’s eye to her creations.
- Her bakes are bold, beautiful, and endlessly practiced until flawless.
- Volunteers distributing surplus supermarket food and enjoys knitting with friends at the pub.
- Toby (29) – Business development executive, Warwickshire
- Country boy from Sidmouth, now lives with girlfriend Syd and their rescue dog Bex.
- Passionate about bread, baking something new every day.
- Prefers stripped-back, healthy recipes and classics done well.
- Holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and often fuels training partners with cheesecake.
- Tom (31) – Creative entrepreneur, London
- Learned to bake from his mum and Danish grandmother.
- Feared baking would expose his sexuality as a teen, now proudly part of queer sports teams.
- Recently stepped back from advertising to reconnect with food and creativity.
- Loves fishing, foraging, and cooking roasts with family, bringing artistry to his bakes.
Back: Toby, Nadia, Aaron, Leighton, Jessika, Jasmine, Hassan, Lesley,
Front: Tom, Pui Man, Iain, Nataliia
Sitting in Cake Corner
Are there any more spin-offs of The Great British Baking Show coming to Netflix?
Yes, but unlike the main show, Netflix doesn’t seem to be acquiring the licenses to these spin-offs quite as regularly.
One of the spin-offs that consistently comes to Netflix is the Festive Specials, or as the streamer labels it, The Great British Baking Show: Holidays. Netflix typically adds these a year after they air on Channel 4, meaning that in 2025, Netflix will stream the 2024 specials. This consists of 2 episodes, with these two episodes seeing British soap stars competing, in addition to the New Year’s special, having Scottish bakers from prior years celebrate Hogmanay in the tent. We’d expect these two episodes to land in late November or, more likely, early-to-mid December.
Picture: Channel 4
Netflix hasn’t been too keen on picking up additional seasons of Great British Baking Show: Juniors, which is stuck with seasons 6 and 7 on the streamer, with the last update being back in 2023. That show is now in its 10th season in the UK. Similarly, no word on whether additional seasons of The Great British Baking Show: The Professionals will be coming, given the last update was in 2023.
If you’re looking for something similar on Netflix, the streamer launched a new baking competition series in 2024 called Blue Ribbon Baking Championship. Many have compared it to GBBO, but it’s currently unclear whether it’ll be back for a second season at any point. Netflix also has similar shows such as With Love, Meghan, Nailed It!, Nadiya Bakes, and Baking Impossible.
Are you looking forward to another season of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix?
