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Can you work out who will win Great British Bake Off 2019 from new stars’ Instagram creations?

GREAT British Bake Off 2019 returns to our screens this Tuesday - so can you guess who will win from their incredible Instagram offerings?

Our sponge-hunting spies have rounded up the greatest gateaux that each of the ten newbies have ever posted on their Instagram accounts.

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Yesterday, bookies made 28-year-old geography teacher Alice Fevronia their early favourite to win the contest.

Does she have what it takes in the cakes stakes? Check out what her kitchen rivals are capable of - and decide for yourself...

 

Alice Fevronia, 28

Alice is already No1 with the bookies to win the show
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Alice is already No1 with the bookies to win the showCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
Her fruit-topped cake clearly impressed the odds-setters
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Her fruit-topped cake clearly impressed the odds-setters

Alice is currently the favourite - and judging by this artwork of a cake she posted on her Instagram page we can see why.

Topped with fruit and smothered in cream, Paul Hollywood is all but guaranteed to plunge his face into this treat.

 

Dan Chambers, 32

Rotherham-based Dan has his eye on the Bake Off crown
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Rotherham-based Dan has his eye on the Bake Off crownCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
His strawberry cake almost looks too good to be true
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 His strawberry cake almost looks too good to be true

Support worker Dan must surely be a dangerous contender when it comes to the Show Stopper challenge.

This magnificent creation he made is a strawberry cheesecake, topped with a layer of Prosecco and strawberry jelly, chantilly cream and a shortbread base. Almost too pretty to slice. Almost.

 

Rosie Brandreth-Poynter, 28

Rosie is among the 14 contestants battling it out on GBBO
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Rosie is among the 14 contestants battling it out on GBBOCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
This cake would be sensational with a cup of tea
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This cake would be sensational with a cup of tea

Somerset vet and part-time baking genius Rosie knocked up this spectacular cheesecake.

The dog-lover built this delectable masterpiece out of Lotus Biscoff biscuits and litres of cream. Yes. Please.

 

Henry Bird, 20

Henry is a long-time devotee of the Bake Off
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Henry is a long-time devotee of the Bake OffCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
This is more of a Union Snack than a Union Jack
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This is more of a Union Snack than a Union JackCredit: Instagram

Durham uni student Henry made this flag-tastic treat out of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.

A long-time fan of the show, he has also made a Bake Off-themed cake and even had his picture taken with former co-host Sue Perkins. Expect great things from the youngster.

 

Michelle Evans-Fecci, 35

Print shop worker Michelle is a cake-making guru
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Print shop worker Michelle is a cake-making guruCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
This fry-up would be right up Hollywood's street
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This fry-up would be right up Hollywood's street

This sensational full-English cake Michelle made last year is sure to get dished up in the tent if the right Show Stopper emerges.

With mushrooms, beans and even black pudding rendered in fondant, this would surely be the stuff of Bake Off legend.

 

Priya O'Shea, 34

Priya has already make contact with baking judge Paul
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Priya has already make contact with baking judge PaulCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
She posted him this neat brioche - and he loved it
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She posted him this neat brioche - and he loved itCredit: Instagram

Leicester-based Priya was so pleased with this perky brioche, she sent a picture of it to baking lord Paul Hollywood himself.

She wrote: "Good day for tea and brioche in bed!" only for the Bake Off judge to reply flirtily: "Great idea x"

 

David Atherton, 36

David is a potter as well as a budding cake artist
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David is a potter as well as a budding cake artistCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
He casually whipped these up as a snack
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He casually whipped these up as a snack

The globe-trotting health advisor cooked these "chocolate caramel peanutty cakes" to get him through a pottery session.

He went on to knock out a breakfast bowl and a selection of cups - is there anything this guy can't do?

 

Amelia Le Bruin, 24

Bake Off super-fan Amelia designs sportswear by day
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Bake Off super-fan Amelia designs sportswear by dayCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
The keen chef has been making cake creations since she was five
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The keen chef has been making cake creations since she was five

Fashion designer Amelia shared a picture of this sensational-looking cake on Instagram, writing: "I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly 🍊."

Wrong Amelia - wrong on every conceivable level. That looks delicious.

 

Phil Thorne, 56

Phil is going to be the elder statesman of the Bake Off tent
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Phil is going to be the elder statesman of the Bake Off tentCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
He baked these as the breakfast of champions
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He baked these as the breakfast of champions

Heavy goods driver Phil clearly has a deft hand when it comes to light bakes.

The Essex lad knocked up these raisin and cinnamon twists for an "amazing" breakfast bite.

 

Steph Blackwell, 28

Beth is hoping to impress Prue and co this series
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Beth is hoping to impress Prue and co this seriesCredit: Mark Bourdillon/Channel 4
She is self-taught and says she is 'still learning'
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She is self-taught and says she is 'still learning'

Chester shop assistant Steph baked these spiced spelt vegan cookies last Christmas.

Presumably, the heavy-duty jar is to stop everyone from eating them all at once.

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