Great British Bake Off's Manon: The French baker's age, job, Instagram and more facts

16 October 2018, 15:30

Manon Bake Off
Picture: Channel 4

By Tom Eames

Manon LaGreve is one of the 12 contestants hoping to become the next best amateur baker.

The talented baker is taking part in the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off, but what does she do outside the famous tent?

Here are all the facts you need:

  1. Who is Manon LaGreve and what is her age?

    Manon is 26, and lives in London but is originally from France.

    She said that when she came to England, “Bake Off was one of the first shows we watched together on TV.”

    The Software Project Manager learned how to bake from her mother and grandmother in France, but says that she discovered her passion for baking when she came to London as an au pair.

    She previously appeared on TV in 2015, when she took part in the BBC One series The Box. Hosted by James Martin, home cooks were challenged with making tasty meals from ingredients given to them in a box.

  2. Is Manon on Instagram?

    Yes!

    You can follow her @manonlagreve, where you can find her post pictures of her life and favourite new bakes:

Meet the 2018 Bake Off stars:

- Rahul

- Manon

- Jon

- Dan

- Briony

- Kim-Joy

- Ruby