Meet Hazel, Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant with a “competitive streak”

As a long-time devotee of all things culinary and cinematic, I eagerly anticipate the return of The Great British Bake Off to my screen each season. The tantalizing teaser for the upcoming 2024 season has me on the edge of my seat, wondering who among the 12 new bakers will rise to the occasion and impress the judges with their delectable creations.


With anticipation building, I eagerly look forward to the upcoming season of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4. There’s no denying that fellow enthusiasts and I are on the edge of our seats, eager to witness the delectable creations this year’s bakers will conjure up in their quest for baking glory.

Back in the tent are, undoubtedly, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith serving as judges, while Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding bring us the expected gossip and commotion with their roles as co-presenters.

In its 15th season and still going strong, The Bake Off welcomes 12 new contestants this time around, each eagerly competing for the weekly title of Star Baker.

As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but wonder if Hazel, a potential Bake Off contestant in 2024, will leave the judges speechless with her exceptional baking skills. Will she make it to the final round? The only way to uncover the answer is by tuning into the show!

In the meantime, let’s get to know Hazel.

Who is Hazel?

Age: 71

Job: Former nail technician

Location: Kent

71-year-old Hazel, hailing from Kent and formerly a nail technician, takes great delight in organizing family get-togethers, particularly during festive seasons like Christmas!

Hazel is an exceptionally daring baker, known for creating numerous cakes shaped like cars, complete with movable wheels controlled remotely and functioning lights. And that’s just the beginning!

It took Hazel two weeks to create her granddaughter’s seventh birthday cake, a beautiful carousel adorned with approximately 500 edible diamonds.

When she isn’t baking, Hazel can be found exercising her competitive streak, playing bingo.

Why did Hazel sign up to The Great British Bake Off 2024?

This year, Hazel finally summoned the courage to take the plunge, as she had been encouraged by her loved ones to do so for a long time.

Upon receiving that life-changing phone call, I let out an exhilarated shout, “Oh my goodness, are you serious?” As a passionate cinephile, it’s moments like these that make the rollercoaster ride of being in this industry all worthwhile.

She shared: “As I drove home in my car, I repeated to myself, ‘I can’t believe this!’, utterly shocked. The situation felt completely surreal.

The Great British Bake starts on Tuesday 24th September at 9pm on Channel.

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2024-09-24 11:36