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Gabe Capes

Gabe Capes: biography, baking background and career. Explore the Gabe profile from The Great British Bake Off series 17.

Biography

Gabe Capes is a West Midlands artist and drag performer who joined The Great British Bake Off in 2026.

Gabe performs as Blü Romantic, works in theatre production and makes costumes. Their baking interests include savoury pastries and meringue.

Known for

The Great British Bake Off series 17

Gabe Capes is a West Midlands artist and drag performer who joined The Great British Bake Off in 2026.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. Career 1

    Performing as Blü Romantic

    Gabe performs under the name Blü Romantic. Theatre production is another part of their creative work alongside appearing on stage.[2]

  2. Career 2

    Costume design

    Their skills extend to costume-making. One project named in their official Bake Off introduction was a wedding dress made for a close friend.[2]

  3. Career 3

    Baking interests

    Savoury pastries and meat-filled bakes appeal to Gabe, as does making meringue. Watching the first series of Bake Off helped spark their interest in baking.[2]

  4. Career 4

    From Grimsby to the Midlands

    Gabe grew up in Grimsby and was living in the West Midlands when cast for the show. Their official profile brings together this background and their work in the local drag scene.[2]

  5. Career 5

    Making things at home

    Gardening and crafts are among their other pursuits. Gabe also enjoys hosting dinner parties, giving them another occasion to cook and bake for guests.[2]