Twelve aspiring bakers entered the famous Bake Off tent last week as they all baked their socks off in a bid to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
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For one baker, Jeff, he was only able to partake in one of the challenges after falling ill during the week. Due to this, no baker left the tent and as hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding revealed Jeff would return in Week 2 – the challenge is well and truly on!
In tonight's episode, the bakers will be taking on Biscuit Week as they are tasked with making Viennese sandwiches, a retro minty favourite and dramatic puppet theatres.
But what is there to know about Jeff as he re-enters the tent this week? Read on for everything you need to know about the Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant.
Who is Jeff?
Jeff. Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon
Age: 67
Job: Former university lecturer
Location: West Yorkshire
Jeff is a 67-year-old former university lecturer, who moved to the UK from the US in the '70s.
Hailing from the Bronx in New York, Jeff arrived in the UK in 1979 after he emigrated with his girlfriend (now wife), who he met when she was hitchhiking her way across the US!
A keen and competitive sportsman, Jeff has hung up his basketball boots, but still loves to swim, going to the gym and long walks in the countryside.
He first began baking when his children were little, having learned the basics from his grandmother when he was just a child.
And as you'd hope, Jeff makes a mean New York cheesecake.
What was Jeff'sreaction to being cast in The Great British Bake Off 2024?
Admitting that he pinched himself when he received the news because of the sheer amount of people who apply, Jeff added: "It is very flattering to feel that they think you are good enough to be in the tent."
And soon enough, it was time to head into the tent. Asked if he had any special moments he'll remember from the first episode, Jeff explained: "Meeting the judges and the presenters and the other bakers for the very first time.
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.
