The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 on September 2. Season 16 is the gayest one yet, with four out LGBTQ+ bakers, including a drag king!

meet the bakers:

Aaron

Age: 38

Location: London

Job: senior systems architect

Aaron and his boyfriend Anthony moved from Manchester to London two years ago. He is a passionate baker who fuses French patisserie with Caribbean flair and is always experimenting with his bakes. He is currently embracing Asian flavours like miso and yuzu in his mono-portion bakes. Known as the “King of Hobbies”, Aaron can be found cycling around the city, learning French, working out at the gym, or studying for a Master's.

Hassan

Age: 30

Location: South Yorkshire

Job: analytical research & development scientist

As a scientist, Hassan takes an analytical

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