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Great British Bake Off contestant Yannis Ali reveals behind-the-scenes secrets
Overview
Great British Bake Off contestant Yannis Ali has discussed his experience on the Channel 4 show, including the inspiration behind his week two biscuit mosaic and the luxury of not having to do his own washing up.
Key points
- Yannis Ali, a 28-year-old paediatrician and Bake Off contestant, spent six years living in Norwich while studying at the University of East Anglia.
- He honoured his time in Norfolk during week two by creating a biscuit mosaic of the Norfolk Broads featuring local flavours like Norfolk honey.
- Ali revealed that contestants do not have to do their own washing up, as a crew handles cleaning items taken from the sinks.
- He moved to London from Vienna at age 11 and originally used watching The Great British Bake Off as a way to help learn English.