Great British Bake Off 2024: Andy Ryan in profile - age, job, Q&A

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief

Published: September 24 2024 | 18:49

Meet The Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant Andy Ryan, including his age, hometown, occupation and a Q&A.

Andy Ryan

Age: 44

Hometown: Essex

Occupation: Car mechanic

Baking strengths and weaknesses: "My strengths I'd say are probably making bread and also meat pies. My weakness is definitely eating too much bread and pies!"

What would be your favourite type of Showstopper to bake?: "I'd love to make the Emirates Football Stadium and surrounding area out ofcCake. That's a lot of cake!"

How did it feel entering the famous tent for the first time?: "It was breathtaking and... I was speechless. It was incredible seeing all of the production coming together and all the cameras and lights. What a feeling amongst the nerves, anxiety, excitement, shock and stress ha!"

The Great British Bake Off airs Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.

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