Applications for the 2025 series of Bake Off are now open
Fancy yourself as a Star Baker?
As the 2024 series of The Great British Bake Off airs every Tuesday night, bosses have now opened up applications for the next series to aspiring bakers, which will take place in 2024!
How to apply for Bake Off?
Applications for Bake Off series 16 are now open, you can apply online here.
The application website states: 'Have you got what it takes to bake in the iconic white tent? We’re looking for the next batch of bakers for the 16th series of The Great British Bake Off. If you or someone you know is a Star Baker in the making then scroll down to start your application'.
Applications are due to close at 1pm on Monday 9th December 2024.
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Apply for The Traitors right here.
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Bullseye
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You can apply to be on Bullseye right here.
Applications close Friday 1st November.
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Apply for Bake Off right here.
Applications close on 9th December 2024.
Apply to be on MAFS UK
Although the 2024 series hasn't aired yet, bosses are on the lookout for singletons to apply for the 2025 series of MAFS UK! If you are currently single and fancy marrying a stranger, this one could be for you!
Apply to be on MAFS UK right here.
Closing date: 1st February 2025.
Apply to be on My Mum, Your Dad
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You can apply for My Mum, Your Dad right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Love Island
Bosses are on the lookout for applicants for the 2025 series of Love Island.
Apply for Love Island right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Come Dine With Me
Come Dine With Me bosses are now on the hunt for new contestants to appear on the upcoming new series, with the winning dinner party host in with a shout of winning the £1,000 prize money!
Apply to be on Come Dine With Me right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Dragons' Den
BBC bosses have confirmed Dragons' Den will return for a 22nd series next year, with applications now open! If you have a business or business idea that's looking for investment, this one is for you!
Apply to be on Dragons' Den right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Repair Shop
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Apply for The Repair Shop now.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Countdown
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Apply to be on Countdown right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Chase
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Apply to be on The Chase right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Apprentice
Following the series 18 final in April 2024, bosses opened up applications for the 20th series of the show, which is expected to air in 2026.
Apply to be on The Apprentice right here.
Closing date: 1st December 2024.
Apply to be on Four In A Bed
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Apply to be on Four In A Bed right here.
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Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out
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Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out here.
Closing date: Unknown
DIY SOS
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Apply to be on DIY SOS right here.
Closing date: 19th December 2025.
Apply to be on Love Is Blind: UK
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Apply to be on Love Is Blind: UK right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star
If you are an aspiring make-up artist with a creative eye and artistic flair, BBC bosses want you to apply for the next series of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star.
Apply to be on Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star right here.
Closing date: 27 October 2024
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