The Great British Bake Off has been a part of our lives since 2010 and viewers have spent weeks investing in homebakers and their incredible creations.
As they are tested on every aspect of their baking skills, we've seen dozens of contestants battle it out to be crowned the Great British Bake Off's Best Amateur Baker - including a number from Merseyside.
The first seven series of the show were broadcast on BBC, and from the eighth series to the present day The Great British Bake Off has been aired on Channel 4.
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Some were the first to be eliminated in their series, whereas others have continued to appear on our screens over the years. But regardless, we've loved cheering them on from our homes and hearing their success stories.
Here, we take a look back at The Great British Bake Off alumni who hail from Merseyside and where they placed in their series.
Janet Basu - Series 2
Janet Basu, from Formby, appeared on series two on BBC's The Great British Bake Off at the age of 63.
The teacher of modern languages started baking when she was a teenager and became well known for her baking in her area.
In week five of the competition, Janet was awarded star baker during pies week, after placing first in the technical challenge and wowing judges with her rhubarb meringue pie.
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However, Janet just missed out on a place in the final after being eliminated week seven, patisserie week,.
Flo Atkins - Series 8
Huyton nan Flo Atkins was the third contestant to be voted off series 8 of the Channel 3 show after being unable to rise to the challenge of bread week.
Flo, a former sausage factory worker, was encouraged by her son to take up baking as a hobby following the death of her husband two years prior.
At the time, fans were unable to cope as Flo got emotional when told she would be the third baker to leave the show during week three. She said that she would remember the experience for the rest of her life.
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But while her teacakes and cottage loaf didn’t impress the judges her rapping skills on Bake Off: An Extra Slice were a showstopper.
Counted in by presenter and comedian Jo Brand, the then 71-year-old nan took to the floor with legendary Sugarhill Gang number ‘Rapper’s Delight’.
Kate Lyon - Series 8
Health and Safety Inspector Kate Lyon, from Huyton, appeared on series 8 of the Channel 4 show at the age of 29.
Predominately self-taught, Kate started to bake two years before the show when she started growing her own vegetables.
In week four of the competition, Kate was awarded star baker during caramel week.
The Huyton-born baker also got herself through to the semi final with her interpretation of the Liver Building made from Victoria Sponge.
Kate made it to the final and was runner up alongside Steven Carter-Bailey to winner Sophie Faldo.
Mark Lutton - Series 11
Liverpool-based baker Mark Lutton, originally from Northern Ireland, appeared on series 11 of the popular Channel 4 show.
Mark first discovered a passion for baking thanks to an Edinburgh pie shop he used to visit daily while he was at university.
The project manager, then aged 27, was awarded star baker on week four of the series, placing third in the technical challenge and wowing the judges with his 'A Bake Off Birthday' celebration cake during chocolate week.
However, in week six, Mark was eliminated from the competition during Japanese week.
In October, the Great British Bake Off star welcomed a newborn baby to the world with partner Laura Dean, sharing a snap of his son who was born at Liverpool Women's Hospital.
Lizzie Acker - Series 12
Liverpool-born Lizzie Acker appeared on the latest series of Channel 4's Great British Bake Off and was much-loved by viewers.
Lizzie, who works at the Paint Shop at Jaguar Land Rover, Halewood, left the tent after the quarter finals in week eight, which saw the remaining competitors create a selection of 'free-from' treats.
In the episode, it was during the Showstopper challenge that Lizzie was finally able to blow the judges away, with her multicoloured gluten-free coconut sponge cake creation to that was crafted to celebrate her special educational needs, reports Wales Online.
Lizzie suffers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition characterised by behaviours such as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. She also has dyslexia.
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Lizzie said: "I felt that was the best cake I have ever made in my life, and I walked out of that tent with my head held high."
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