It's finally time to hear the magic words: "Come on, let's bake. "In September 2022, The Great British Baking Show (opens in a new tab) will finally welcome its fall season to Netflix, immersing fans in the intricate, beautifully decorated cakes and especially kind and cooperative baking immersing them in the world of artisans.

Abdul, an electronics engineer, grew up in Saudi Arabia with Pakistani parents. A self-confessed space geek, salsa dancer, and plant lover, he started baking with a colleague in graduate school, making sweets to brighten up his coffee breaks. Now he applies his precision thinking to the chemistry of baking, and matcha is one of his favorite flavors.

Originally from Poland, Janusz's passion for baking was influenced by his mother, who always baked on Saturdays. An avid fan of Internet culture, he moved to England 10 years ago, where he now lives with his boyfriend Simon and their sausage dog Nigel. Describing his baking style as "cartoonish, colorful, and camp," he loves incorporating Polish ingredients into traditional English pastries and using his favorite ginger and chocolate. In addition to baking, his hobbies include collecting movie props and watching drag (he once bought his boyfriend a statue of Ru Paul).

Originally from Sweden, Maxy studied fine art and has a master's degree in architecture. She took up baking after the birth of her first daughter and used her artistic skills to create beautiful celebration cakes. She DIYs every inch of her work, from resurfacing flooring and balconies to painting and hanging her own artwork. Her favorite flavors are associated with her Scandinavian upbringing: the sweet, delicate spice of cardamom, saffron bread, and cinnamon rolls.

An avid boxer and full-time nanny, Sandro was born in Angola, but fled the Angolan conflict with her mother at age 2 and later settled in London; her father passed away when she was 21 and she turned to baking as therapy. Today, she immerses herself in baking by relaxing with the TV on and teaching virtual baking classes for children with autism. She likes to make sweets with traditional Angolan flavors, such as a combination of paprika spice and tangy cheese, or sweet treats with a generous dollop of dulce de leche.

Born in Malaysia and one of seven siblings, Syabria moved to the UK in 2013 to pursue a PhD in cardiovascular research. A gaming enthusiast, she now lives in London with her boyfriend Bradley and spends her evenings playing online World War II simulation games. She began baking in 2017 with Red Velvet Cake, which reminds her of the treats she shared with friends back home. The Chicken Rendang Cornish Pasties are a particular favorite.

Kevin, a Scottish animal lover, began baking at age 17. He is also a musician, playing saxophone, flute, piano, and clarinet. He is also devoted to those closest to him and spends much of his time eating and playing board games with his wife Rachel, his sisters, and their partners. He loves interesting combinations of fruits, herbs, nuts, and spices, and his baking philosophy is to take the time to hone his craft using the best seasonal ingredients. "

Dawn is a mother of three, stepmother of two, grandmother/stepmother of four, and lives with her partner Trevor (he takes over cleaning the kitchen after her baking). A former project manager and self-proclaimed artist in and out of the kitchen, Dawn loves the near-impossible challenges of illusion cakes and the quirky, intricate designs that allow her to showcase her creative talents. She prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, and her favorite flavors are lemon, salted caramel, and nuts.

Carol is a supermarket cashier and passionate gardener. She shares her gardening expertise on a local radio show in a segment called "Composting Carol." Her first real cake was a birthday cake for her oldest granddaughter, Maisie. She is a classic baker who creates fruity, punchy cakes inspired by her passion for gardening and applies the artistry she uses in her garden to baking.

Having spent her childhood in rural Northern Ireland, Rebus loves all things Irish culture, from Irish dancing to playing the tin whistle. Her earliest memories of baking are helping her mother in the kitchen at the age of three and eating her grandmother's famous lemon meringue pie. She is pursuing a master's degree in business, but recently returned to baking as a way to get away from her hectic life in the tech world. Recently, she has begun playing with Middle Eastern ingredients, in honor of her boyfriend Jack, who is of Turkish heritage.

James, a nuclear scientist and "proud kilt wearer," grew up in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to England after college. He began by baking pancakes in his mother's kitchen and now enjoys the technical side of baking, making his own adorably decorated treats in his signature "horror for kids" style In addition to his love of 70s and 80s horror movies, he is an avid music fan and self-described board game nerd. Her favorite flavors are autumnal: mixed spice, apple, and caramel.

Born in Libya, Maysam has lived in the UK since the age of 9 and speaks five languages (English, Arabic, Amazigh, Spanish, and Turkish.) She began baking around the age of 13 and loves the science of pastry making, making numerous prototypes until she gets it perfect. In addition to baking, the design major spends her spare time photographing still life and the world around her. Her favorite flavors are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage: the tartness of olives, the sweetness of dates, and the nuttiness of sesame seeds.

Will grew up outside of Bristol, went to college in Liverpool, and now lives in London with his wife, three children, and cat Tiggy. When not playing with his children, the charity director likes to apply his background in architecture to DIY and carpentry. His love of baking began at the age of two, when he turned his mother's pastry trimmings into little jam tarts. Now a baking engineer, she loves to use yeast in other pastries besides bread, and her favorite flavors are salted caramel and paprika (but not at the same time).