Noel Fielding unveils INCREDIBLE new hairdo as new Bake Off contestants are revealed

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by Polly Foreman |
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The Great British Bake Off is finally returning to our screens next week - and Channel 4 have announced all the contestants taking part, as well as releasing fancy new pictures of the hosts and judges.

And we couldn't help but notice that fan favourite host Noel Fielding is sporting a brand-new 'do - having cut off his famous long tresses.

We're BIG fans of his new look.

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Last year's Bake Off was the first since its move to Channel 4, and judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, as well as hosts Noel and Sandi Toksvig are returning for 2018. It previously starred Mary Berry as the second judge, and Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as hosts, but they opted to leave the show after its departure from the BBC.

The contestants this year feature a banker, a blood courier and a civil servant. See all the bakers taking part below:

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Rahul, 30, research scientist

Rahul was born in India and moved to England age 23 on a University scholarship. He describes his style of baking as 'east meets west'.

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Kim-Joy, 27, mental health specialist

Kim-Joy says her English-Chinese-Malaysian heritage is reflected in her baking. She applied for the show to boost her confidence.

Luke, 30, Civil servant/ house and techno DJ3 of 12
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Luke, 30, Civil servant/ house and techno DJ

Luke, from Sheffield, has been baking since the age of 10.

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Imelda, 33, countryside recreation officer

Imelda hails from Northern Ireland, and was taught to cook by her mother.

Dan, 36, full-time dad5 of 12
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Dan, 36, full-time dad

Speaking about his decision to apply for Bake Off, Dan said: 'I've been at home looking after the kids for the last six years, so it was a chance to do something for myself. With my youngest starting school, I'm now ready to rejoin the world of adults."

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Ruby, 29, project manager

Ruby's baking has been inspired by her Indian mother's sweets.

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Antony, 30, banker

Antony described himself as a 'Bollywood Baker'. He says: "My friends back home in India will be really surprised. They have known me to be a singer in a choir, a two-piece band but never as a baker, so it will be interesting to see their reaction."

Briony, 33, full-time mum8 of 12
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Briony, 33, full-time mum

Briony, from Bristol, learnt all her baking skills from YouTube videos.

Terry, 56, retired9 of 12
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Terry, 56, retired

Terry owns a microbrewery and an allotment - and will be bringing items from these to the Bake Off tent.

Jon, 47, blood courier10 of 12
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Jon, 47, blood courier

Jon says: 'I bake as often as I can, several times a week, mainly in the day while my wife and children are at school as I get some peace that way! The tent is far easier than my kitchen."

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Manon, 26, software project manager

Manon, who is originally from France, says: "When me and my best friend came to England, Bake Off was one of the first shows we watched together on TV. My closest girlfriends have always rooted for me and supported me throughout my baking journey."

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Karen, 60, in-store sampling assistant

Karen was encouraged to apply for the show by her daughter. She says: "I want to be more free and flamboyant. I really want to do this for me and I thought it was the right time to step up and have fun."

Last year's winner, Sophie Faldo, has enjoyed huge success since finishing the show. She has worked as a pastry chef at a Michelin starred restaurant, and also is an ambassador for Great Ormand Street Hospital.

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The new series of Great British Bake Off starts on Tuesday 28 August at 8pm on Channel 4. It will then continue on a weekly basis at the same time.

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