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The Great Australian Bake Off is back for a ninth season! British culinary icon Rachel Khoo and Aussie pastry king Darren Purchese return as judges. Comedian Tom Walker joins Natalie Tran as the new co-host of GABO following Cal Wilson’s death in 2023. <\/p>\n
meet the bakers: <\/p>\n https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/DMrPGqvTjgT<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n Anirban Chanda\t Aysha Moulton\t Beth Hoy\t Brian Rooney\t Erik Newcomb\t Gregson Gastar\t Jai Johns Jess Synon\t Kelarnie Whalen\t Tatiana Markovic\t Vanessa Furci Wesley Mitton\t https:\/\/instagram.com\/p\/DN4LcLTlZSB<\/a> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n 9×6: Little and Large Week signature challenge:\u00a0tiny tiered cake
age: 38
job: senior knowledge manager
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/anotherwhisk<\/a>
With roots in Bengal, India\u2019s capital of desserts, Anirban has always been a fan of desserts. As a self-taught baker, he has a passion for p\u00e2tisserie, especially delicately layered entremets. His fondest food memories include travelling with his partner, where they try a variety of cuisines. <\/p>\n
age: 32
job: production coordinator
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aysha_moulton<\/a>
Aysha was born in the Solomon Islands and now lives in Brisbane with her husband and two boys. Many of her recipes draw on her memories of the Solomon Islands and have been passed down through her family. Her grandmother was also a baking mentor for her. Her speciality? Decorated cakes with flair!<\/p>\n
age: 37
job: pastor
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hoy_beth<\/a>
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ohbhoyfood<\/a>
Growing up, Beth adored baking with her Nan and continues to share her love for it with her three young children. As a pastor, she loves baking goods for her church community. Not only that, she\u2019s also a proud gardener! <\/p>\n
age: 51
job: stay at home dad
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evaspatisserie<\/a>
While Brian grew up in Cronulla, he now lives on the Central Coast with his wife and teenage daughter. A lover of flavours and textures, he is a fan of crafting intricate desserts. His passion for baking and p\u00e2tisserie was sparked in the 90s. <\/p>\n
age: 43
job: e-commerce director
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/enewc2<\/a>
Erik has called Australia home for 10 years, after moving from Michigan, and lives happily in Manly with his dog, Duke. His Polish grandmother inspired his passion for baking, where they made spectacular decorations with lots of piping, chocolate and sculptural details. Ready to enter the tent, he\u2019s keen to embrace any challenge.<\/p>\n
age: 44
job: hairdresser
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gregsoncooks<\/a>
Gregson has been baking since he was nine years old, and often bakes five times a week! Born in the Philippines, he loves to include his heritage in his bakes, especially his Pandan chiffon cake. Along with baking, Gregson gets creative by styling hair, photography, dancing and creating new recipes.<\/p>\n
age: 28
job: barista
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betternow_bakes<\/a>
Jai lives with their fianc\u00e9e in Melbourne, and their love of baking began during lockdown. As a passionate vegan, Jai loves the challenge of including adventure and flavour in their bakes. When it comes to inspiration, they love drawing on French techniques, with Asian and Middle Eastern flavours. <\/p>\n
age: 31
job: business analyst
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jess.bakes.pastries<\/a>
Jess calls Melbourne home with her husband and their one-year-old daughter, Hazel. \u201cObsessed\u201d with perfecting her pastry skills, she works on her techniques until she masters them. With an Australian father and a Dutch and Maltese mother, Jess takes inspiration from her heritage in the kitchen. Aside from baking, she is also a power lifter.<\/p>\n
age: 22
job: recruitment consultant
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kelarniewhalen<\/a>
Originally from Canberra, Kelarnie now lives in Brisbane with her four best friends. Her earliest baking memories include baking muffins with her mum as a child, and in her family, she is in charge of the sweets. When it comes to her baking, she\u2019s not afraid to push the boundaries with flavours and also loves getting tips from social media. <\/p>\n
age: 55
job: nurse
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tatiana.creates<\/a>
Born in Serbia, Tatiana moved to Australia when she was four. Her love of baking is based around community and connection, and she loves sharing her dishes with other nurses. The ambitious baker has been married for 34 years, and lives with her husband and dog, Oreo, on the NSW South Coast. <\/p>\n
age: 34
job: oncology nurse
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vanessa_furci<\/a>
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/isitworththespace<\/a>
Vanessa\u2019s earliest memories of baking were with her late Nonna, with whom she was very close. As an Italian, her life revolves around food and connecting with others. When it comes to baking, Vanessa loves a challenge, particularly enjoying the craft of making intricate decorations. <\/p>\n
age: 37
job: digital e-commerce director
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wezleem<\/a>
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daddybakes.co<\/a>
Wesley lives with his husband and is a part-time carer for his mother-in-law. His love of baking started as a child, where he would spend many afternoons learning from his grandmother. Having grown up in the country, his baking style is inspired by the CWA. He also loves to bake while he listens to rock \u2018n\u2019 roll. <\/p>\n
The seven remaining amateur bakers\u00a0serve up tiny tiered cakes, make a giant chocolate eclair, and create a whole biscuit city.<\/p>\n
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