With Paul Hollywood ready to dish out those sought-after Hollywood Handshakes, and Nigella Lawson ready to make her tent debut as his fellow judge, it's now or never for this new bakers' dozen to prove they've got what it takes to lift that all-important champions cake stand.
But with some of the trickiest challenges to date – including a self-portrait cake, a wearable bake and a petit gateaux display across the next 12 weeks, how will they fare?
Ahead of their debut in the tent, here's everything you need to know about Connie, including their strengths and weaknesses in the kitchen.
Who is Connie?
Location: London
Connie is a 63-year-old NHS hospital discharge lead from London who is affectionately known as "the Cake Lady" by her friends and family.
She is best known for her hearty carrot cakes, with favourite flavours including rum fruit, lemon and lavender. She keeps a jar of fruit permanently soaking in rum, wine and cinnamon – "you can smell the cake before you see it!"
"When I was told that a place had become available and that I could take part, I was completely speechless," Connie said of her Bake Off casting.
"When the reality finally sank in, I felt overwhelming joy, gratitude, and excitement. It was a dream come true and a moment I will never forget."
What is Connie's secret baking "super power"?
She continued: "I bring fun, determination, and care into everything I do. I love creating bakes that make people smile, and even when things don't go to plan, I'm determined to keep going until I've done my very best.
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