Where Are 15 ‘The Great British Baking Show’ Winners Now?

Georgie Grasso

Series 15 champ Georgie Grasso became the Great British Baking Show’s first Welsh winner in 2024. The nurse from Carmarthen impressed viewers and judges alike over 10 weeks of competition, ultimately taking home the title thanks to her inventive bakes. Despite initially doubting her abilities, Georgie told the BBC in December 2024 that she’s “so incredibly proud of myself,” adding, “I don’t say that often.”

Since her win, she’s received an outpouring of support — particularly for speaking openly about living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and postpartum depression on her social media, per the BBC. She frequently shares her bakes and recipes with fans on Instagram.

She continues to raise her three children alongside her husband in Wales.

Matty Edgell

Series 14 winner Matty Edgell has seen life shift in big ways since taking home the Great British Baking Show cake stand in 2023. Edgell was initially nominated by his then-fiancée Lara Lucienne who had asked him to make their wedding cake — but he ended up taking home the crown.

Edgell initially returned to his job as a secondary school physical education and science teacher, which he jokingly said kept him grounded. “Nothing humbles you quite like secondary school children,” he told Netflix’s Tudum in September 2024.

However, Edgell has since embraced baking full time, according to the outlet. Edgell still keeps his love of teaching alive by leading baking classes, as documented on his Instagram.

A few months after his win, he and Lara got married in May 2024.

Syabira Yusoff

After winning series 13 in 2022, Syabira Yusoff has continued to share her passion for baking with her growing audience on her social media account. Known on the show for her bold Malaysian flavors, the baker regularly posts baking tips and recipes with her audience, and has even spent some time with fellow contestants.

As for the future, Yusoff told Tatler in August 2023 that she plans to continue her work as a cardiovascular research associate.

“Baking used to be an outlet for me when work was too stressful, so I want it to remain a hobby, rather than a job,” she said.

Giuseppe Dell’Anno

Giuseppe Dell’Anno, series 12 winner and the show’s first Italian champion, experienced a significant shift in his professional life after taking the crown. After coming in as an engineer, Dell’Anno decided to fully immerse himself in the culinary world. He attributes much of his baking success to his engineering background, telling Tudum, “It’s no surprise that bakers with a technical and scientific background do well in the tent. After all, baking is just chemistry that you can eat!”

In 2022, Dell’Anno released his debut cookbook, Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes, which includes family recipes, many of which were sourced from his father’s personal notes. “My dad was a professional chef and baker by passion. He’s always done it with a passion,” he told ​The Independent in December 2022.

Beyond writing, Dell’Anno has engaged in various media appearances, including a guest spot in a 2022 episode of Bake Off Italia. He also contributes a regular column titled “Britalian Bake-Off Review” to the Radio Times, offering recaps of Baking Show episodes.

Dell’Anno continues to raise his three sons alongside his wife.

Peter Sawkins

​Peter Sawkins, a Scottish baker from Edinburgh, made history in 2020 by becoming the youngest winner of the show at the age of 20. It was a full-circle coment for Sawkins, as his passion for baking ignited at the age of 12 after watching the third series of the Great British Baking Show.

Following his victory, Sawkins continued his studies in accounting and finance at the University of Edinburgh, per Netflix’s Tudum.

He has also authored two cookbooks: Peter Bakes (2021) and Peter’s Baking Party (2023), sharing his favorite recipes and baking tips. In 2024, Sawkins appeared on the special The Great New Year Bake Off, managing to win the competition once again.

David Atherton

Series 10 winner ​David Atherton was the first winner of the show who had never been awarded the Star Baker title during the competition. Following his victory, Atherton has authored several cookbooks aimed at young readers, including My First Cookbook (2020), My First Green Cookbook (2021) and Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook (2021). In 2021, he also released Good to Eat, focusing on healthier twists to classic recipes.

Beyond writing, Atherton co-hosts the podcast Sticky Bun Boys with fellow series 10 contestant Michael Chakraverty, offering commentary on subsequent seasons of the show.

Atherton married his partner Nik Sariyski in July 2023.

Dr. Rahul Mandal

Dr. Rahul Mandal charmed audiences with his shy demeanor and incredible precision during series 9 and has remained a beloved part of the show’s family since winning in 2018.

In 2022, he released his first cookbook, Showstopping Cakes, which showcases his trademark flair for elegant, technically complex bakes. Mandal’s puff pastry recipe was also featured in The Times in 2024.

Despite his frequent public appearances, Mandal continues his work as a research associate in nuclear engineering at the University of Sheffield. Mandal got married to his wife Shreya in December 2022 and the couple welcomed their daughter, Debeshi, in December 2024.

Sophie Faldo

Winning The Great British Baking Show in 2017 was just the beginning of a transformative journey for Sophie Faldo. While the former army officer impressed judges with her delicate sugar work and love of French patisserie, navigating life after her win proved unexpectedly difficult.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of getting through all the episodes, but the most challenging part was what came after,” she told Tudum about her series 8 win. “It’s been a journey to find myself again since.”

However, Faldo has returned to the craft she loves most. She now runs her own cake business specializing in intricate celebration and wedding cakes and offers baking classes both in-person and online. She also revealed that she has “a ‘normal’ job now too,” though she has not specified what that is.

Faldo has since returned to the white tent in 2023 for The Great Christmas Bake Off.

Candice Brown

Candice Brown wowed fans with impeccable bakes during series 7 of The Great British Baking Show, but it was her gingerbread replica of her parents’ Bedfordshire pub that truly captured hearts — and earned her the title of “Star Baker” during Biscuit Week.

After winning the season, Brown later opened her own pub, The Green Man, alongside her brother. Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, the bar is a heartfelt nod to their family history. “Sometimes people do recognize me and look shocked when I deliver their puddings personally,” she told Hello! in August 2019.

Outside of running the pub, Brown has written two cookbooks: Comfort: Delicious Bakes & Family Treats (2017) and Happy Cooking: Easy Uplifting Meals and Comforting Treats (2021).

Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya Hussain, who won series 6 in 2015, has become one of the show’s most successful alumni. The Luton-born baker captured hearts with her creative bakes and inspiring journey, and she’s since built a multifaceted career across TV, social media and publishing.

She’s hosted several BBC cooking shows and series, including Nadiya Bakes, Nadiya’s British Food Adventure and Nadiya’s Family Favourites. She’s published numerous cookbooks and children’s books, along with her 2019 memoir Finding My Voice. Hussain has also been a contributor to The Times since 2015.

In interviews and on social media, Hussain has also been an advocate for mental health, sharing how baking helps her cope with anxiety. She continues to raise her three children alongside her husband, Abdal Hussain.

Nancy Birtwhistle

Series 5 winner ​Nancy Birtwhistle, a retired practice manager from Lincolnshire and grandmother-of-eight, won the baking competition in 2014. “It has changed my life forever,” she revealed to Tudum.

Since her victory, Birtwhistle has authored several books focusing on baking and eco-friendly living, including Sizzle & Drizzle: Tips for a Modern Day Home-maker (2019) and Clean & Green: 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home (2021). She also appeared on the fourth installment of The Great British Baking Show: Holidays.

She is also active on her website and social media, where she shares recipes and sustainable practices with fans.

Frances Quinn

​Frances Quinn, a children’s clothing designer from Market Harborough, Leicestershire, took home the silver cake platter in series 4 of The Great British Baking Show in 2013. Quinn seamlessly integrates her design expertise into her culinary creations, stating on her website, “For me, it’s never a choice and always a collaboration of the two.”

Following her victory, Quinn authored Quinntessential Baking, a cookbook released in 2015. She continues to share her innovative baking ideas and collaborations on her Instagram.

John Whaite

John Whaite won The Great British Baking Show in 2012 at just 23 years old and quickly turned his passion into a career. After studying at Le Cordon Bleu in London, he opened his own cookery school, John Whaite’s Kitchen, in Lancashire.

Since his series 3 win, he’s authored several cookbooks, including John Whaite Bakes (2013) and A Flash in the Pan (2019), as well as appearing as a resident chef on Steph’s Packed Lunch.

In 2021, Whaite made history on Strictly Come Dancing as part of the show’s first all-male dance partnership with Johannes Radebe, finishing as the runners-up.

In February 2024, he married Paul Atkins in New York City, per his Instagram.

Joanne Wheatley

Joanne “Jo” Wheatley won series 2 in 2011. Following her victory, Wheatley authored two cookbooks: A Passion for Baking (2013) and Home Baking (2014). She also established a home-based cookery school in Essex, which was recognized among The Guardian’s Top Five UK Baking Schools, according to her management team. Additionally, Wheatley contributed columns to publications like Sainsbury’s Magazine and The Sun.

Wheatley has relocated to Lisbon, Portugal, with her husband and their French bulldogs, Otis and Olive. Despite stepping back from the culinary scene, she continues to engage with her followers through her blog, “Jo’s Blue AGA,” where she shares recipes and life updates.

Edd Kimber

Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory. Kimber — who worked as a debt collector when he entered the tent — has since dabbled in TV appearances and restaurant work, but has ultimately become a writer.

“I discovered a true love in writing — teaching people to bake through the written word,” Kimber told Tudum in 2023.

He’s since published six cookbooks, including One Tin Bakes (2020) and Small Batch Bakes (2022). In addition to writing, Kimber also hosts baking workshops both in-person and online.

Kimber currently lives in London with his partner Mike and their dog Wesley, per The Sunday Post.