JUNOIR Bake Off is returning to our screens with a brand new season.
Each week they will battle it out to impress the judges, but there can only be one winner.
What does the winner of Junior Bake Off get?
Hosted by comedian Harry Hill, the new season has seen 16 young bakers put their culinary skills to the test as they try to impress the judges over the course of two heats.
In each episode, contestants take on the technical and showstopper challenges.
Like the main Great British Bake Off, there isn’t a big cash prize for winning the show.
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The winner takes home the special glass cake stand trophy and the honour of being the best on the series.
Of course, the exposure from appearing on the show can be a prize in itself.
The likes of 2015 winner Nadiya Hussain have gone on to forge great careers after testing their skills.
With no cash prize up for grabs, the contestants also don’t get paid to appear on the show.
For the main show, the contestants have to pay for their own ingredients during the audition process – but they do get an "allowance" if they make it to the tent itself.
2017 Bake Off champion Sophie Faldo previously explained: ‘You’re essentially given expenses.
"You’re given an allowance for however many shows you do to source the ingredients.’
Who has won Junior Bake Off?
Junior Bake Off kicked off back in 2011 and ran on CBBC, before switching to Channel 4 when the main show changed channels.
Contestants from all over the country take part to be crowned the champion.
Kezia from London was crowned Junior Bake Off 2022 champion.
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The 13-year-old (at the time) had been baking since the age of four.
After being announced winner, she said: "Words cannot describe how happy it makes me holding this.
"I am going to be smiling for a long time."
So far, there have been seven which include:
- 2011: Freya Watson
- 2013: Harry
- 2015: Amari Koryang
- 2016: Nikki Lilly
- 2019: Fin
- 2021: Reece
- 2022: Kezia
How can I watch Junior Bake Off 2023?
Junior Bake Off returns on Monday, January 16, on Channel 4.
Episodes will then air on weekday evenings at 5 pm before arriving on All 4.
