The Great British Bake Off is introducing an Audience Choice Week for its 17th series, giving fans the chance to shape the show's challenges for the first time. Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith have invited viewers to submit ideas for signature bakes, technical tests, and showstoppers.
Producers will select one winning suggestion to feature in the upcoming series. Submissions must be made via the official link by Sunday 18 January at 1pm. Applications to compete as a baker have already closed.
Hollywood said: “For the first time ever, Prue and I are going to be sharing the reins for this Audience Choice week. We want to give our brilliant viewers the chance to help shape the show, and see their ideas come to life in the tent.” Leith added: “I’m really looking forward to Bake Off’s very first Audience Choice week.”
The show traditionally features core weeks such as Cake, Biscuit, Bread, Pastry, and Dessert. Previous one-off themes have included Chocolate Week, Botanicals Week, and Back to School Week. The new series is expected to air later this year, though an exact date has not been announced.
