It may be early days in the latest season of The Great British Bake Off, but we already have a soft spot for Dylan Bachelet, who’s among the 2024 batch of aspiring bakers. At 20, he’s one of the youngest contestants on the show – just a year older than 19-year-old dentistry student Sumayah – but has already become a fan favourite.
‘I’m on Bake Off 2024 with the best group of people, had a wicked time! Can’t wait to watch it,’ he said. ‘The Bake Off experience took me by surprise every step of the way. I couldn’t ever have anticipated how good it’d be.’
Here’s what we know about Dylan Bachelet…
How old is Bake Off’s Dylan Bachelet?
Dylan is 20 years old.
Where is Bake Off’s Dylan Bachelet from?
Dylan lives in Buckinghamshire.
What is Bake Off’s Dylan Bachelet’s job?
An aspiring chef, Dylan currently works as a retail temp.
What is Bake Off’s Dylan Bachelet’s inspired by?
Dylan is very proud of his fusion roots – his mother is Indian and his father Japanese–Belgian. He loves experimenting with sweet and spice in his baking. His presentation style is influenced by the beautiful Japanese bakes he tried on his travels and through following the work of French pâtissérie chefs on social media. He has a curiosity for culture and love of travel. He took a gap year travelling through Southeast Asia.
Is Bake Off's Dylan Bachelet on Instagram?
He is! He enjoys sharing snaps of his culinary delights and travels here.
What happened to Bake Off’s Dylan Bachelet?
After the bakes were judged in the second episode of The Great British Bake Off, Dylan fell from his stool. Judge Paul Hollywood was heard saying, ‘What the hell is going on?’ But don't fear, Dylan is fine – he just fell reaching for his water bottle.