The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens on Wednesday night and we could not be more excited.

Will Mary Berry wear a new floral jacket? Will someone snap and throw their cake in the bin? Will anyone be able to give Paul Hollywood a witty comeback when he insults their baking creation? Oh, the drama.

Here’s what the new batch of contestants will need if they’re to be a hit with viewers on GBBO.

1. Comedy facial expressions.

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2. A dose of self-deprecation.

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3. Staying true to yourself week in and week out, even if Paul Hollywood calls your bakes bland.

4. Willingness to embrace baking innuendos.

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5. Mentioning your family a lot. Possibly so much you accidentally pipe your daughter’s name on a cake.

6. Starting off average and letting your talent emerge in a later round.

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7. The ability not to crack under Paul Hollywood’s icy, soulless stare.

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8. A selfless desire to help out fellow bakers who are having a nightmare.

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9. And generally just being really, really nice.

10. Pure, unadulterated emotion about baking.

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