What reality competition show features amateur bakers?

The reality competition show that features amateur bakers is The Great British Bake Off. Contestants compete in themed baking challenges before judges eliminate one or more bakers each week.

The series began on BBC Two in 2010, with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood serving as the original judges and Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as presenters. Its contestants are generally home bakers rather than professional pastry chefs, which is central to the show's appeal and format.

Each episode typically includes a Signature Challenge, a Technical Challenge, and a Showstopper. The Technical Challenge is especially distinctive because bakers receive the same recipe, often with limited instructions, and their results are judged comparatively. The winner is ultimately selected from the finalists, while the weekly Star Baker accolade recognizes the strongest performance of that episode.