GBBO 2021: A start date for the new series of the Great British Bake Off has been released

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Image caption, Bake Off is back!

Get your flour and scales ready because Bake Off is (almost) back!

The official Twitter account of the show announced on Wednesday that the start date for the new series is... Tuesday 21 September.

The show also released a teaser video with the caption: "Loaf is in the air..."

The video for what will be the 12th series is short and sweet, but we finally get a glimpse of the famous tent where all the magic happens.

Although it doesn't reveal much, those musical notes from the show's theme tune are enough to make chocolate melt - and we can't wait to see more!

Read on to find out what we know about the new series so far...

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When is the Great British Bake off back on TV?

Not long to wait now - it has been announced that the start date for the new series will be Tuesday 21 September at 8pm on Channel 4.

Video caption, Find out how Matt Lucas became the new host of Bake Off

Who is returning?

The line-up has yet to be revealed, but contestants will soon be back under the tent to bake off their finest treats or hide their soggy bottoms.

Noel Fielding will return to host the new series and will once again be joined by Matt Lucas, who quickly became a fan-favourite of the show.

Paul Hollywood will return to dish out his famous handshakes to those who are worthy, alongside co-judge Prue Leith.

The new series will be Prue's fifth series as a judge after replacing Merry Berry in 2017.

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