The Great British Bake Off winners – where are they now?

From making it to the Strictly Come Dancing final to baking a cake for the queen

GBBO WINNERS

by Emily Vierke |
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The Great British Bake Off is easily one of the most wholesome reality TV shows around.

Sure, at one time it had competition in the form of Strictly but, well, we can’t exactly see Alison Hammond sharing a forbidden kiss with one of the contestants, can you?

noel and Alison
Noel and Alison ©channel 4

She’s far too busy falling off tables, winding up the bakers and wearing brightly-coloured outfits to be up to that.

In fact, the most scandalous thing to ever occur on the baking show was the #bakedalaskagate of 2014 and that was enough drama, thank you very much.

As this year's series of GBBO comes to an end and the winner is crowned (spoiler: we do announce the 2024 star baker at the end) we take a look back at what the past winners are doing now.

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Paul and Prue ©channel 4

Series 1 - Edd Kimber, 2010

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Edd Kimber won the show way back in 2010 when the concept of 'Star Baker' was but a thought in someone's imagination.

Since taking home the trophy nearly fourteen years ago, Edd has released three books and runs a blog called A Boy Who Bakes.

Series 2 - Joanne Wheatley, 2011

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Joanne ©Facebook Joanne Wheatley

GBBO was still on BBC Two when Joanne Wheatley won in 2011. Joanne now resides in Lisbon and runs a blog, she also released two books called A Passion For Baking and Home Baking.

Series 3 - John Whaite, 2012

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John ©Imago

John absolutely smashed the world of showbiz after winning the baking series back in 2012.

Not only has he released six books but he has appeared on countless telly shows as both a resident and guest chef including This Morning, Sunday Brunch and What's Cooking?

He also took part in Strictly Come Dancing where he made history when he was matched with Johannes Radebe; they became the first same-sex couple to compete on the dance show.

Series 4 - Frances Quinn, 2013

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Series four winner Francis describes herself as a 'quinntessential designer baker' and was the last baker to feature on the show when it was still on BBC TWO.

Since winning the show ten years ago, Francis has written her own cookbook Quinntessential Baking and is also the presenter of Baking Playlist.

Series 5 - Nancy Birtwhistle, 2014

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Nancy took home the GBBO crown in 2014 when it first aired on BBC One, since winning the show Nancy has gone on to combine her love of baking with her green way of living. She has written four books about baking, gardening and eco tips and has nearly one million followers on Instagram.

Series 6 - Nadiya Hussain MBE, 2015

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Nadiya Hussain MBE managed to beat Ian Cumming and Tamal Ray in the 2015 GBBO final and has thrived ever since. She has written an outstanding 18 books (so far) in the past nine years including a children's novel, a fictional trilogy, countless cookery books and a biography.

She also presented several different TV shows including, 'Nadiya's British Food Adventure', 'The Chronicles of Nadiya', and many others. Not only that, but Nadiya has appeared as a chef on The One Show, Sunday Brunch and Saturday Kitchen.

Outside of TV, Nadiya was asked to bake a cake for the queen. THE ACTUAL QUEEN. She was presented with an MBE in 2020 for her service to 'broadcasting and the culinary arts'.

Series 7 - Candice Brown, 2016

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London-born Candice Brown won the show in 2016 after her royal themed bakes wowed the judges. Candice is now a landlady at The Greenman Eversholt and has released two books, she regularly appears on NOW TV and has also chatted on Virgin Radio. Candice often works with charity, Coppa Feel and has taken part in countless treks and campaigns.

Series 8 - Sophie Faldo, 2017

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Sophie Faldo was the first person to win GBBO when it was moved to Channel 4, were it has remained ever since. Sophie also won The Great Christmas Bake Off in 2023 when bakers from past seasons went head to head over the festive period.

Sophie now owns her own cake business called Sophie Faldo Couture Cakes and they are VERY fancy, indeed.

Series 9 - Rahul Mandal, 2018

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Rahul Mandal ©imago

Fan favourite Dr Rahul Mandal won over the viewers with his shy nature and expert baking back in 2018.

Nowadays, Rahul is showing off his, still marvelous, bakes on Instagram and has written several recipes for The Times. The doctor used his knowledge and love of science to create his own cookbook, 'Showstopping Cakes: Mastering the Art and Science of Baking'.

Series 10 - David Atherton, 2019

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David Atherton ©Imago

David Atherton was crowned the ultimate star baker in 2019 and we can confirm that five years later he still loves bread. The northerner now co-hosts podcast, Sticky Bun Boys, with fellow GBBO star, Michael Chakraverty and is an ambassador for the pet food brand, Lily's Kitchen.

David has released several cooking books since he won the show and his latest creation, 'David Atherton’s Christmas Cookbook for Kids', has just been published in time for Christmas 2024.

Series 11 - Peter Sawkins, 2020

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Peter Sawkins attends The TRIC Awards 2021 at 8 Northumberland Avenue on September 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images) ©Getty

At just 24 years old, Peter Sawkins is the youngest person to win GBBO. Peter has two books, 'Peter Bakes,' and 'Peter's Baking: Fun & Tasty Recipes for Future Baking Stars!' and now, according to his bio, 'bake cakes on the internet for work'.

Series 12 - Giuseppe Dell'Anno, 2021

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Giuseppe Dell'Anno ©Getty

Giuseppe Dell'Anno, who classes himself as 'Britalian' as he was born in Italy but now resides in the UK, won the twelfth season of GBBO. Giuseppe now hosts his very own cooking classes, has two books out and also runs a catering business.

Series 13 - Syabira Yusoff, 2022

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Syabira Yusoff ©IMAGO

During her time on Bake Off, Dr Syabira Yusoff put her PhD to use when she created THAT mind-blowing DNA helix cake. The doctor is still spending her free time baking and has appeared in several magazines as well as on ITV.

Series 14 - Matty Edgell, 2023

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Matty is all about the world of social media and is often posting recipes and food inspo on TikTok and Instagram. He has also partnered with Good Food, charity Prept Foundation and Allinson's Flour.

Series 15 - Georgie Grasso, 2024

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Georgie ©channel 4

'This year's winner Georgie has only JUST been declared the winner, as in less than 24 hours ago; not much to report on this one other than well done to the Welsh baker.

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