The AACTA award winning, Foxtel Original Series returns, airing exclusively on FOXTEL and BINGE from 11th August. Read on for more details on the coming season and to meet our new bakers. 

 

Daz & Cat xx

 

 

Darren Purchese, judge, said: "Season 9 has risen to the occasion with some of the most extraordinary bakes we’ve ever seen. The talent in the shed this year is phenomenal, and the bakers have brought so much creativity, passion and personality to every single challenge. Viewers are in for a real treat."

 

Watch the NEW Promo here… 👇🏼

 

 

Over 10 weeks, 12 skilled home baking enthusiasts will take on 30 delicious challenges to test their baking prowess and creativity, all in pursuit of the coveted title of Australia’s Best Amateur Baker. Daz and Rachel return and are once again joined by fan-favourite hosts and comedians Natalie Tran and Tom Walker.

 

From signature challenges inspired by familiar recipes to nail-biting technical bakes and boundary pushing showstoppers, season 9 puts the bakers imaginations and creativity to the test. Viewers can look forward to an awe-inspiring range of bakes spanning mythology-inspired filo creations, fully edible remote control vehicle cakes, Great Outdoors Week bakes that channel campfire classics, and much more.

 

 

The twelve talented contestants (and their insta handles, in red) ready to mix, whisk and bake their way to glory are… Drum roll 🥁🥁🥁 

 

ANITA BIRDI | AGE: 54 | OCCUPATION: Medical Receptionist
BRANDEN KHOU | AGE: 28 | OCCUPATION: Financial Client Manager 
GLENN JONES | AGE: 50 | OCCUPATION: IT Project Manager 
JACOB AMARANT | AGE: 32 | OCCUPATION: Marketing Lead
LUCY JONES | AGE: 43 | OCCUPATION: Bookkeeper 
MATT PERILLO-PHIPPS | AGE: 43 | OCCUPATION: Emergency Nurse 
MELANIE CLEMENTS | AGE: 61 | OCCUPATION: Jewellery Sales Manager 
NEGIN YAGHMAIE | AGE: 29 | OCCUPATION: MRI Scientist 
NICK CERCHIARA | AGE: 40 | OCCUPATION: Warehouse Manager 
PAMELA BUCHANAN | AGE: 55 | OCCUPATION: Stay at Home Mum 
PETER KENNEDY-GANE | AGE: 59 | OCCUPATION: Retired Alpaca Farmer 
SHERRETT BONE | AGE: 41 | OCCUPATION: Finance Officer

 

 

Rachel Khoo, judge, said: “Whether you're a seasoned Bake Off fan or tuning in for the first time, this season has something for everyone and is sure to inspire a new wave of home bakers right across Australia. It's full of heart, delectable sweet and savoury creations and it's not to be missed."

 

 

Howard Myers-Rifai, Head of Unscripted Originals, Foxtel Group, said: “The enduring success of The Great Australian Bake Off is a testament to the series’ ability to bring Australians together through its unique blend of warmth, humour and spirited competition. Now in its ninth season, it stands as a shining example of Foxtel Group’s ongoing commitment to investing in impactful Australian content and storytelling that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.”

The Bake Off franchise began in 2010 with The Great British Bake Off, where it became a ratings phenomenon around the world. The format has been produced locally for the Foxtel Group since 2015, as well as in the US, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Ireland, Kenya, Norway, Finland, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Turkey, Ukraine, Algeria and France.

 

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF is a Foxtel Original series produced by BBC Studios for the Foxtel Group. Format devised by Love Productions and licensed by BBC Studios.

 

Daz has co-created the ‘Hunt with Darren’ series with AmazingCo, and there's a special giveaway running now.

Book a ‘Hunt with Darren’ experience for an experience date on or before 2 August 2026, and place your booking by 23:59 AEST on 31 July 2026, to be entered into the draw to win: one sandwich press, one signed copy of his cookbook Lamingtons & Lemon Tart, and one personalised Cameo video from him.

One prize pack will be awarded. The winner is drawn on 3rd August 2026 and

published at amazingco.me/aus.

 

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