Why do Bake Off 2019 contestants wear the same clothes on both days? Your GBBO questions answered
THE ninth series of The Great British Bake Off has puzzled and delighted viewers in equal measure.
Some viewers have been left wondering why contestants are seen wearing the same clothes on both days and how long it takes filming an episode - here we have all the details...
Why do Bake Off contestants wear the same clothes on both days?
The Great British Bake Off is usually filmed over the course of two days per episode.
Because of this, producers are very strict on having contestants wear the exact same clothes to avoid any mishaps with continuity.
So even if the bakers get a little hot under the collar on day one, they still have to wear the same clothes on the second day.
Former winner Frances Quinn told : "Luckily they change the aprons so we don't look like a Jackson Pollock painting by the end of it."
Is the baking equipment checked before being used?
You've probably noticed a lot of contestants complain about the oven not cooking fast enough.
But is that because their equipment might not be working properly?.
Turns out that the crew takes the time to make sure that each and every oven is checked before it’s used for the show.
They do this by baking a Victoria sponge in each oven just to make sure that no contestant will be working with faulty equipment during their challenge.
What happens to the leftovers?
We’re always wondering where all the delicious food goes once Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood have taken their portions.
Well, fans will be happy to know that the food certainly doesn’t go to waste - in fact, contestants are often known to take some of it home with them.
It’s also said that crew members often have forks in their pockets during filming and they are never turned away from an opportunity to try the delicious treats once the judges have given their thoughts.
That’s quite an amazing job to have, don’t you think?
How can I audition for the show?
The audition process is no easy feat, that’s for sure.
It can take weeks before an official confirmation is made on whether you are accepted for the show, which includes an interview with a psychologist.
This is mainly so that producers are sure that potential contestants can actually cope with being filmed for up to 16 hours per day while trying to impress Paul and Prue.
How long does it take to film a series of Bake Off?
The Great British Bake Off reportedly takes ten weeks to film an entire series.
It should be noted, however, that weekdays are not included.
On those days contestants continue with their day-to-day duties, including work.
The bakers mostly film on the weekend, giving them enough flexibility to juggle their personal and professional lives.
And of course, most of them use the time wisely to practice their bakes
Although 2013 champ Frances Quinn said it is sometimes filmed midweek, leaving less time to get those bakes up to scratch.
Are the Bake Off contestants amateurs?
In order to compete in the Bake Off, the bakers must be amateurs.
This means that they are prohibited from having any professional catering qualifications within the last decade, which is quite a lengthy time.
On top of that, they must not have worked as a chef, or earned money for any commercial baking - clearly a lot of rules to abide by just to be considered for the entertaining cooking show.
Most winners of the Channel 4 show go on to have amazing careers in their field.
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Are the contestants told what to wear?
For the most part, Bake Off contestants can pick their own clothing - keeping in mind that anything they choose to wear can not have a brand logo on display.
Obvious logos from the likes of Nike and Adidas are off-limits, and contestants also aren’t allowed to wear anything that includes stripes.
The reason for this is down to the fact that the cameras strobe because of it, so the kind of clothing producers want to see is plain with simple colours.