Channel 4 The Great British Bake Off 2022 off start date confirmed

The return date for the next series of The Great British Bake Off has been confirmed by Channel 4. The popular baking show will be back on our screens in September with a brand-new batch of contestants, the channel has confirmed.

Announcing the news on Twitter, Channel 4 said: “Are you bready for brand new Bake Off? #GBBO returns Tues 13th September at 8pm.”

Judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith, and presenters Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding, will be back in the show’s famous tent for another series of signature, technical and showstopper bakes.

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Giuseppe Dell’Anno was crowned the champion last year. The 45-year-old amateur baker and chief engineer from Bristol is the first Italian to take home the top prize.

He saw off competition from Crystelle Pereira and Chigs Parmar in the final episode.

After being handed the title, Giuseppe said: “There are no words, I am speechless for once. All I can think of is the reaction from my mum and dad.

“The fact is that everything I have done to deserve this comes from (dad’s) heritage, it’s the best thank you note I can possibly send him.”

Giuseppe said it was amazing to be the first “Britalian” winner, having received incredible support from both Bristol and Italy.

He took the crown despite coming last in the final technical challenge of the series and oven issues in the showstopper.

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