The fifteenth series of The Great British Bake Off began on 24 September 2024. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding returned as hosts, whilst Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returned to judge the series. The bakers competing in the series were announced on 17 September 2024.[1]
| The Great British Bake Off | |
|---|---|
| Series 15 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 |
| Original release | 24 September 2024 |
| Series chronology | |
Bakers
edit| Baker[2] | Age | Occupation | Hometown | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ryan | 44 | Car mechanic | Essex | [3] |
| Christiaan de Vries | 33 | Menswear designer | London (originally from the Netherlands) | [4] |
| Dylan Bachelet | 20 | Retail assistant | Buckinghamshire | [5] |
| Georgie Grasso | 34 | Paediatric nurse | Carmarthenshire | [6] |
| Gill Howard | 53 | Senior category manager | Lancashire | [7] |
| Hazel Vaughan | 71 | Retired nail technician | Kent | [8] |
| Illiyin Morrison | 31 | Birth trauma specialist midwife | Norfolk | [9] |
| Jeff | 67 | Retired university lecturer | West Yorkshire (originally from The Bronx) | [10] |
| John Mincher | 37 | Directorate support manager | Willenhall | [11] |
| Mike Wilkins | 29 | Farm manager | Wiltshire | [12] |
| Nelly Ghaffar | 44 | Palliative care assistant | Dorset (originally from Slovakia) | [13] |
| Sumayah Kazi | 18 | Dentistry student | Lancashire | [14] |
Results summary
edit| Baker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||
| Christiaan | LOW | HIGH | |||||||||
| Dylan | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||
| Georgie | HIGH | LOW | |||||||||
| Gill | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||
| Illiyin | SAFE | LOW | |||||||||
| John | SB | SAFE | |||||||||
| Mike | LOW | SAFE | |||||||||
| Nelly | SAFE | SAFE | |||||||||
| Sumayah | HIGH | SB | |||||||||
| Hazel | LOW | OUT | |||||||||
| Jeff | N/A[a] | WD[b] | |||||||||
[a] Jeff was ill and unable to compete during the technical and showstopper in episode 1. As a result, the judges decided that it was unfair to eliminate anyone in his absence.
[b] Jeff left the show during the technical in episode 2.
Colour key:
Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.
Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but was not the Star Baker.
Baker got through to the next round.
Baker did not compete that week.
Baker withdrew from the show.
Baker was eliminated.
Baker was the Star Baker.
Baker was a series runner-up.
Baker was the series winner.
Episodes
editEpisode 1: Cake
editThe first episode is Cake Week.[15] For the first challenge, the bakers were given two hours to produce an elevated version of their signature loaf cake. For the technical challenge, set by Paul, the bakers were asked to bake a batch of eight perfectly symmetrical mini Battenberg cakes, consisting of a light sponge sandwiched in a silky buttercream, coated in apricot jam and wrapped in marzipan. The bakers were given five minutes to inspect and taste a mini Battenburg cake with no additional recipe, and were then given two hours and fifteen minutes to complete the challenge. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to make a hyper-realistic illusion cake in four hours.
| Baker | Signature (Loaf Cake) |
Technical/Taste And Bake (8 Mini Battenbergs) |
Showstopper (Hyperrealistic Illusion Cake) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy | 'My First Bake' Loaf Cake | 8th | 'It's an Overnight Job' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Christiaan | 'Umami Apple' Loaf Cake | 2nd | 'Sweet Seams are Made With This' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Dylan | 'Sticky Rice' Loaf Cake | 4th | 'Canopic Jar' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Georgie | Vanilla & Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake | 1st | 'Fanny the Chicken' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Gill | 'It's All V's Fault' Loaf Cake | 6th | Crown Green Bowling Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Hazel | 'Raspberry Surprise' Loaf Cake | 10th | 'Handbag' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Illiyin | 'Cinnamon Roll' Loaf Cake | 7th | Vase Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Jeff | 'Guiding Star' Loaf Cake | Did not compete | Did not compete | Safe |
| John | Cherry & Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake | 3rd | 'The Perfect Brunch' Illusion Cake | Star Baker |
| Mike | Lemon and Linseed Loaf Cake | 11th | 'My Favourite Cake & Books' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Nelly | Coconut Loaf Cake | 5th | 'Retro 90's Shoes' Illusion Cake | Safe |
| Sumayah | 'Halwa Surprise' Loaf Cake | 9th | 'Pato the Duck' Illusion Cake | Safe |
Episode 2 : Biscuits
edit| Baker | Signature (Viennese Whirls) |
Technical (Mint Cream Biscuits) |
Showstopper (Biscuit Puppet Theatre) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy | 'PB & J' Viennese Whirls | 10th | 'If Pigs Could Fly' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Christiaan | Floral Viennese Whirls | 6th | 'Finding Home' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Dylan | 'Campfire Cookie' Viennese Whirls | 11th | 'Rabbit In The Moon' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Georgie | Rhubarb & Custard Viennese Whirls | 9th | ‘Welsh Festival' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Gill | 'Two Desserts' Viennese Whirls | 4th | 'The Gingerbread Man' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Hazel | Coffee Viennese Whirls | 5th | 'Punch & Judy' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Eliminated |
| Illiyin | Pistachio & White Chocolate Viennese Whirls | 8th | 'Strawberry Fields Forever' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Jeff | 'What’s The Matter? Are You Not Feeling Well?' Viennese Whirls | Withdrew | ||
| John | Irish Cream & Coffee Viennese Whirls | 2nd | 'Welsh Adventures' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Mike | Malted Brown Butter & Raspberry Viennese Whirls | 1st | 'Go Farming' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Nelly | 'My First Dog' Viennese Whirls | 7th | 'Forest Dance' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Safe |
| Sumayah | Cheese & Blackberry Viennese Whirls | 3rd | 'Enchanted Garden' Biscuit Puppet Theatre | Star Baker |
Episode 3: Bread
edit| Baker | Signature () |
Technical () |
Showstopper () |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy | ||||
| Christiaan | ||||
| Dylan | ||||
| Georgie | ||||
| Gill | ||||
| Illiyin | ||||
| John | ||||
| Mike | ||||
| Nelly | ||||
| Sumayah |
References
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- ^ "The Great British Bake Off Series 15 - Meet the Bakers". Channel 4. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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- ^ "Who is Christiaan? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and designer". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is? Dylan, Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and retail assistant". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Georgie? Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and nurse". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Gill? Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and manager". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Hazel? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant with a 'competitive streak'". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Illiyin? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and midwife". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Jeff? Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and former university lecturer". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is John? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and support manager". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Mike? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and farm manager". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Nelly? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant who is completely self-taught". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Who is Sumayah? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and student". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ^ Gilbert, Gerard (24 September 2024). "On TV tonight, Bake Off 2024 kicks off with cake week". i. Retrieved 24 September 2024.