Who is Steven Carter-Bailey? Everything you need to know about the Bake Off contestant

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by Millie Hurst |
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We first tuned into GBBO after its move to Channel 4 with trepidation, but after five weeks of the same pastel bunting filled marquee, Noel Fielding’s shirts and some incredible bakes, we’re officially loving it.

And one baker everyone's talking about is Steven Carter-Bailey.

Steven Carter-Bailey GBBO
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Steven received star baker for two consecutive weeks and a bit like Mollie Kingon Strictly, he was unfairly accused of being ‘too good’ for the show...

So who is the man behind the most amazing cake-that-looks-like-a-sandwich?

GBBO Steven Carter-Bailey cake
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Who is Steven Carter-Bailey?

Steven Carter-Bailey is a contestant on The Great British Bake Off 2017, originally from Hertfordshire.

How old is Steven Carter-Bailey?

Steven is 34 years old.

What is Steven Carter-Bailey’s job?

All we really know right now is that he has a ‘background in marketing’, and that he’d like to be able to put more of his time and energy into his bakes.

How did Steven Carter-Bailey get so good?

He started baking 25 years ago and learnt from his mum, Judi. He cooks and bakes everything he eats and lost an impressive 5 stone from his own cooking.

Does Steven Carter-Bailey have Twitter?

Yep. Follow him here:

@SpongeCakeSqTin

Does Steven Carter-Bailey have Instagram?

Yes, yes he does.

@spongecakesquaretin

And from a quick look, it’s clear to see that he’s obsessed with baking some seriously impressive cakes.

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