Who is GBBO 2022 contestant Maxy?

THE Great British Bake Off returns for its thirteenth season along with a fresh batch of new bakers.

Joining the lineup is 29-year-old Maxy.

Who is Great British Bake Off 2022 contestant Maxy?

Maxy is an Architectural assistant from London.

she studied fine art and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Architecture, pausing her final qualifications to raise her two daughters, Tyra and Talia.

Her passion for baking began five years ago after she had her first daughter.

The 29-year-old was raised in Sweden and attributes her favourite flavours – cinnamon and saffron – to her Scandinavian upbringing.

What has Maxy said about joining Bake Off?

Speaking about appearing on the show, she said: "I have always been a Bake Off fan, but never did I expect to ever be in the tent baking, did not feel as if I was a good enough baker!

"Friends and family have urged me to apply but I never knew if they were actually being serious or not."

She added: "I decided to apply in the end, and if I am to be honest, never expected to receive a call back.

"When I received a call confirming my place I was in disbelief, was over the moon, I was pinching myself and constantly felt like I must have been dreaming. I was also a little confused, what? me? how? haha.

"But overall ecstatic, felt like I had won the lottery. I still cannot believe it."

Talking about her strengths and weaknesses, she added: "I would say that cakes are my strength and breads and pastries are my weaknesses."

Is Maxy on Instagram and TikTok?

Maxy is on Instagram with over 400 followers as of September 2022.