BAKE Off: The Professionals is back on TV with another helping of chefs and bakers to wow the judges.
Stacey Solomon will present this season alongside former competitor Liam Charles, but who is in the hot seat?
Who are the Bake Off: The Professionals contestants?
Boglarka & Krisztian
Boglarka and Krisztian are in charge of the kitchen at the new Gloucestershire restaurant Jó Szerencsét.
The Hungarian couple has two young children, who are apparently also keen bakers.
Jó Szerencsét means good luck in Hungarian and they are hoping luck as well as Boglarka's previous competition experience helps them win.
Emanuele & Mariola
Best friends Emanuele and Mariola work at London's exclusive members' club – Eight Club.
While they have only been working together for a short time, they have become a formidable duo.
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Mariola is also a tattoo artist while Emanuele has a love of music and they hope their upbeat energy pushes them to the crown.
Jeffery & Venus
Team captain Jeffrey and his sister-in-law Venus own a patisserie in Cheshire called A Little Sweet.
At the age of 18, Jeffrey began working in five-star kitchens in Hong Kong before starting his own culinary school.
He is no stranger to competition having won the World Chocolate Masters along with other medals and has even judged competitions himself.
Aline & Nina
Aline not only set up The Pink Kitchen but also ran courses teaching how to make cakes.
The pair met when Nina took one of Aline's courses and now work together in The Pink Kitchen.
At a young age, Aline began baking with her mother and learnt the basics of chocolate work, she's hoping these skills will help her win Bake Off: The Professionals.
I Shan & Jojo
Graphic designer turned patissier, I Shan, helped build a Van Gogh inspired tea room with her pastry compositions.
Taiwanese I Shan met good friend Jojo while working at the five-star Hotel Cafe Royal in London.
Jojo's love of baking began as she grew up in the Philippines and the pair believe their creativity and skill could take them to the top.
Nathan & Kevin
With a career spanning over 20 years, Nathan has worked in Paris country clubs and patisseries as well as London's Harrods.
Kevin, hailing from Nantes, France, also has an impressive CV with time spent at Harrods, The Dorchester and Shangri-La since 2016.
Nathan has also taken on a master's degree and hopes Kevin can help him win the crown.
Dinesh & Ben
Gloucestershire based Dinesh and Ben are hoping to wow with military precision.
Dinesh moved from Mauritius to join the British Army and served for eight years, winning 14 medals for culinary competitions during that time.
Ben dreams of opening his own patisserie and is also training for his helicopter license.
Robert & Mireia
Working together for 18 months, Robert and Mireia work together at the historic Levens Hall in Cumbria.
Robert spent time working at prestigious London kitchens before settling in Cumbria for a rural life with his family.
Mireia, hailing from Barcelona, has won international awards for her patisserie skills.
Sara and Giovanni
Italian duo Sara and Giovanni have an impressive career in pastry backing their bid for the win.
Over 17 years Sara has worked in a range of high-end London establishments like the Shangri-La and Soho House.
Giovanni worked under the tutelage of Paco Torreblanca before moving to the UK and working with Sara's husband, who introduced the pair.
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David & Cydrick
13Friendship is the magic ingredient for this pair, who have been friends for 35 years.
The pair met at culinary school at the age of 16 and have worked in Michelin star establishments in France.
They both settled in Birmingham after time on cruise ships, offering authentic French food in Maison Mayci.
Enrico & Antoine
Michelin trained Enrico is a head pastry chef from Italy and has worked across Europe.
Joining Enrico is Antoine who moved from France four years ago and has worked in many high-end kitchens in London, such as Claridge's.
Enrico keeps fit by windsurfing in his spare time while Antoine loves listening to heavy rock music.
Jemima and Zack
Puddles Bespoke Patisseries offer luxury cakes, afternoon tea and desserts, all founded by Jemima.
Originally from Devon, Jemima has worked in some of the most revered establishments, such as The Fat Duck.
Friend of five years and fellow pastry chef Zack has spent time training across the world, including in the USA and France.
When is Bake Off: The Professionals on Channel 4?
These hopefuls will be in the kitchen to whip up some incredible pastry dishes soon.
Bake Off: The Professionals will start on Tuesday, May 24 for the fifth season.
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The show will air at 8pm on Channel 4.
It will be on All4 to catch up after, along with all previous seasons.
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