AS the grand finale of The Great British Bake Off nears, producers are appealing for star bakers to join the next series.

On Tuesday, millions of viewers will turn to Channel 4 to watch the final of this year’s GBBO as things start hotting up for Kim-Joy, Rahul and Ruby in the famed kitchen tent.

To mark the end of this year’s closely fought competition, the finalists will take on a series of outdoor challenges under the watchful eyes of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

Producers of the popular show are now looking for more amateur bakers to follow in their footsteps as they prepare for the filming of its next series.

Those capable of crafting creative cakes, fabulous flans and other tasty treats under high pressure can now apply to be part of the tenth series.

Applicants must be over 16 on January 1, 2019 and have to be residents of the UK who do not hold any qualifications in catering, baking, cooking, food production or food preparation unless they were acquired more than a decade ago.

They must not ever have worked full-time as a baker, cook or chef and their main source of income must not come from commercial baking or cooking in a professional environment such as a hotel, bakery, restaurant or shop.

The wannabe star bakers have to commit to all required filming days between April and July next year for GBBO and GBBO: An Extra Slice.

To apply, visit gbbo.take-part.co.uk or alternatively, email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk or call 0207 0674837. Applications must be made by 11.59pm on Sunday, January 6.