Set your oven to pre-heat because it is almost time for the final of The Great British Bake Off. The 16th series of the iconic cookery competition is coming to an end this week.
After nine weeks of smashing signature bakes, tough technicals, and stunning showstoppers it all comes down to this. Out of the original 12 bakers, just three are left in the tent and will duke it out for the grand prize.
The winner will write their name into the show’s history book and join the 15 previous champions - including the likes of Nadiya Hussain. A clear favourite has emerged and it won’t surprise regular viewers.
But who has left the show over the previous weeks and in which order? Remind yourself of every exit in series 16.
Channel 4 has confirmed the date of the Bake Off final for 2025. See when exactly it will be broadcast this week.
5. Nadia - Liverpool
41-year-old Nadia is a hairdresser from Liverpool and she was the fifth baker to leave the tent. Blending Indian and Italian flavours with Scouse spirit, Nadia is a chatterbox bringing warmth and laughter into to every room. For her, baking is all about heart, heritage, and keeping joy at the centre of it all. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
6. Nataliia - East Yorkshire - eliminated
Born in Ukraine, 32-year-old office assistant Nataliia was taught to bake by her grandmother, following traditional recipes that have been handed down through the generations. An economics graduate with an artistic streak, Nataliia loves painting, running, and countryside walks with her Ukrainian rescue dog Aria. She was the sixth baker to leave the Bake Off tent. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
7. Lesley - Kent - eliminated
59-year-old Lesley from Kent is part of the cast for GBBO in 2025. She has been a hairdresser for 45 years and the clients that come to her salon always expect a lovely slice of cake along with their trim. For her, baking is all about comfort, creativity and making people smile, especially when it’s served with a cuppa and a chat. Lesley was the seventh baker to leave the tent. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
8. Iain - Belfast - eliminated
29=year-old Iain is part of the line-up for Great British Bake Off 2025. Originally from Coleraine, Iain lives in Belfast with his girlfriend Dervla and their cat, Viktor. A software engineer Iain is a self-proclaimed "Yeastie Boy". He was the eighth baker to leave the tent, exiting in the quarter-final | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4