The ages of the Bake Off 2026 cast, from oldest to youngest

The cast of The Great British Bake Off 2026 might seem particularly energetic – over half of the 2026 cast are in their 20s, and their average age is just 34.75. So, here’s a closer look at how old The Great British Bake Off 2026 cast are, from oldest to youngest.

By the way, these are the ages that the cast members were when Bake Off was filmed in spring 2026. Presumably, many contestants have had birthdays since then.

Gary

Gary and some very pretty colanders
(Image via Channel 4)

Gary is 67. That makes him the oldest contestant on The Great British Bake Off in 2026. Gary has retired from his job as a garment technologist, and now lives in the countryside with his wife and several animals.

Connie

63-year-old Connie has worked for the NHS for more than 20 years.

Nikki

Advertising producer Nikki is 50 years old, and has a 16-year-old daughter called Ava.

Nikki briefing the judges on her bake
(Image via Channel 4)

Gabe

He’s 32 years old. Gabe watched the very first season of Bake Off on TV back when he was 13. Aw!

Molly

She’s 31. Her grandmother helped her learn to bake when she was just six.

Shannon

Shannon is back after experiencing a medical issue in week one (Image via Channel 4)

Shannon is 29 years old.

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Yannis

The paediatric doctor Yannis is aged 28.

Danni

The first contestant to leave the tent in 2026 is just 25.

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Tom is also 25 years old. He’s been baking since the age of six.

Clara

She’s 24. Clara graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2022.

Moyin

Moyin is 22. When Bake Off was filmed, Moyin was studying political economy at King’s College London (KCL).

Mo

At just 21, Mo is the youngest Bake Off contestant this year. Mo is currently in the final year of his law degree at Birmingham City University. He was studying for end-0f-year exams while competing in Bake Off.

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Featured image via Channel 4.