On your marks, get set, BAKE.

Or, failing that, at least get excited for this year's series of the most delicious programme on TV - because it's back next week. The Great British Bake Off 2019 will be returning to Channel 4 for its third year at 8pm on August 27. But before that, let us get all excited for what's to come by eagerly viewing the promo shots of this year's contestants and silently judging them before we have even met them. Delightful. Here they are. Dan  Age: 32 Job: Support worker Lives: Rotherham Interesting fact: Made his own wedding cake. Rosie Age: 28 Job: Veterinary surgeon Lives in: Somerset Interesting fact: Keeps ducks and chickens! Steph Age: 28 Job: Shop assistant Lives in: Chester Interesting fact: Likes to make healthier food containing less sugar and more veggies. Helena Age: 40 Job: Online project manager Lives in: Leeds Interesting fact: Won a baking competition at work once. Jamie Age: 20 Job: Part-time waiter Lives in: Surrey Interesting fact: Has an identical twin. Amelia Age: 24 Job: Fashion designer Lives in: London Interesting fact: Has been baking for 19 years, somehow. David Age: 36 Job: International health adviser Lives in: London Interesting fact: Is worried he won't have enough time to practice. Alice Age: 28 Job: Geography teacher Lives in: London Interesting fact: Uses cakes to teach her students - fair play. Henry Age: 20 Job: Student Lives in: Durham Interesting fact: Started baking at the age of 12. Michelle Age: 35 Job: Print shop administrator Lives in: Tenby, Wales Interesting fact: A fan of experimental flavours. Phil Age: 56 Job: HGV driver Lives in: Rainham Interesting fact: Only started baking six years ago! Priya Age: 34 Job: Marketing consultant Lives in: Leicester Interesting fact: A big fan of vegans bakes. Same, hun. Michael  Age: 26 Job: Theatre manager and fitness instructor Lives in: Stratford-upon-Avon Interesting fact: Was taught to bake by his mother. Bless. The Great British Bake Off returns on August 27 on Channel 4 at 8pm.