It's only been a few days since our last slice of The Great British Bake Off, as Sophie Faldo took home the top prize for the second time in the Christmas special, but fans will already be craving more of the nation's favourite competition show.

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Millions tuned in earlier this year as 28-year-old Matty was crowned the winner of the 2023 season — beating his fellow finalists Dan and Josh to the famed cake stand.

And plenty are expected to do the same when Bake Off returns for a New Year's special!

Four bakers will enter the GBBO tent once again and take on a Signature, Technical and Showstopper challenge, all in the hopes of being named Star Baker at the end of the episode.

Want to know more? Read on for everything you need to know about The Great New Year Bake Off 2024.

Will there be a Great New Year Bake Off 2024?

Yes! The Great New Year Bake Off will return in January, with some very familiar faces making their way back to the tent.

The Great New Year Bake Off will air on Monday 1st January at 7:40pm on Channel 4.

Is there a line-up for a Great New Year's Bake Off 2024?

There is! Mark (season 11), Maxy (season 13) and Maggie and Jürgen (season 12) complete the line-up for the New Year special.

Who won The Great New Year's Bake Off last year?

The 2023 Great New Year's Bake Off saw Antony Amourdoux and Manon Lagrèv, who both took part in season 9 in 2018, compete against season 11 star Lottie Bedlow and 2021 finalist Chigs Parmar.

At the end of the challenges, Paul and Prue named Manon the winner of the Great New Year's Bake Off.

"All her bakes were lovely, and she has that sort of French elegance. Just perfect," Prue said.

The Great New Year Bake Off will air on Monday 1st January at 7:40pm on Channel 4.

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Katelyn MensahEntertainment and Factual Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Entertainment and Factual Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

George White is a Sub-Editor for Radio Times. He was previously a reporter for the Derby Telegraph and was the editor of LeftLion magazine. As well as receiving an MA in Magazine Journalism, he completed a BA in Politics and International Relations.

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