A former journalist who joins Bake Week seeking refuge from personal struggles, including recovering from trauma, and hoping to connect with her childhood hero, Betsy Martin.

A determined young participant in Bake Week, motivated by her desire to gain fame and success, who focuses on enhancing her public persona and showcasing her baking talents.

A successful entrepreneur seeking distraction from his personal life through the Bake Week competition, where he begins to form meaningful connections.

A former nurse returning to her childhood home, Grafton Manor, as a contestant, while privately investigating her mother's mysterious disappearance.

A high school math teacher passionate about methodical preparation, who participates in Bake Week with a focus on proving the efficiency of his systematic approach to baking.

A specialist in restoring older buildings, whose brief participation in Bake Week is cut short but who plays a crucial role in aiding another contestant with important information about Grafton Manor.