The Great Australian Bake Off season 6

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The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 6
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network LifeStyle
Original release27 January (2022-01-27) –
31 March 2022 (2022-03-31)
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The sixth season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 27 January 2022 on the LifeStyle channel, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. [1] The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 27 January 2022 until 31 March 2022, and saw Ella Rossanis win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.

Contents

Production

In December 2020, there was speculation the series was to be picked up by the Seven Network after the previous four seasons were aired on Foxtel's Lifestyle channels, [2] however in March 2021, Foxtel was in “advanced discussions” for a series return. [3] In June 2021, it was officially renewed by Foxtel with auditions open from June to 18 July 2021, with BBC Studios Australia taking over production from Fremantle Australia. [4]

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season: [5]

BakerAgeOccupationCompetition Status
Ella Rossanis35Creative CopywriterSeason Winner
Aaron Hawton31High School TeacherSeason Runner-Up
Nurman Noor35General PractitionerSeason Runner-Up
Hoda Alzubaidi28Publishing SalesEliminated (Episode 9)
Jawin Ratchawong27Public ServantEliminated (Episode 8)
Carmel Scassa48Document ControllerEliminated (Episode 7)
Haydn Allbutt46Scientist & Stay-at-home DadEliminated (Episode 6)
Ashley Callaghan30Retired Navy VeteranLeft (Episode 5)
Naveid 'Nav' Zarshoy32Recruitment ConsultantEliminated (Episode 4)
Blessing Mudzikitiri19Disability Support WorkerEliminated (Episode 3)
Tom Mosby52CEOEliminated (Episode 2)
Lidia Morosin62Retail SalesEliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

Elimination Chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
EllaSBSBWINNER
AaronSBRunner-Up
NurmanSBSBRunner-Up
HodaSBOUT
JawinOUT
CarmelSBOUT
HaydnSBOUT
AshleyLEFT
NavOUT
BlessingOUT
TomOUT
LidiaOUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week  The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week  Season runner-up

Episodes

  The baker was eliminated  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner

Episode 1: Cake Week

BakerSignature
(Sponge cake)		Technical
(Cotton Cheesecake)		Showstopper
(Miniature World Cake)
AaronPavlova Lamington Sponge1stScrum-ptious Rugby Mud Cake
AshleyTropical Sponge6thEnchanted Fairy Book Cake
BlessingBerry Sponge11thVolcano World Cake
CarmelBunny Drizzle Sponge5thGiant Carrot Cake
EllaPrincess Passionfruit Sponge7th"Taboobs" Cake
HodaPersian Pistachio Sponge3rdTop of the World Cake
HaydnBlueberry Sponge10thMusical Theatre Cake
JawinSticky Rice Sponge12thStrawberry Mountain Cake
LidiaVanilla Strawberry Sponge4thGrandchildren Cake
NavSpiced Pumpkin Sponge8thChocolate Volcano Cake
NurmanPandan Sponge2ndWaterfall Mountain Cake
TomMeringue Sponge9thTorres Strait Cake

Episode 2: Biscuit Week

BakerSignature
(Slice & Bake Biscuits)		Technical
(Alfajores)		Showstopper
(Biscuit Chandelier)
AaronChill Vibes Biscuits7thFlower Power Gingerbread
AshleyDark Slice of the Moon Biscuits2ndHippie Chandelier
BlessingZesty Bee Biscuits6thCookie Africa
CarmelItalian Spumoni Biscuits3rdChristmas Tree
EllaPoo Emoji Biscuits1stTwinkle Twinkle Little Star Mobile
HodaPersian Ta'arof Biscuits5thLight Your World
HaydnConical Flask Biscuits9thChocolate Biscuit Chandelier
JawinPerfect Matcha Biscuits8thHive Five
NavAfghanistan Flag Biscuits11thFloral Ombre Spiral
NurmanCoffee-Right Biscuits4thPocky Sticks
TomGame of Cards Biscuits10thMemories of Home

Episode 3: Bread Week

BakerSignature
(Flavoured Bread Rolls)		Technical
(Swedish Cinnamon & Cardamom Bread)		Showstopper
(Gardenscape Focaccia)
Aaron"Babka" Ganoush3rdSunflower Focaccia
AshleyTomato Pretzel Rolls9thGarden Bed Focaccia
BlessingVegan Herb Twists6thRainbow Focaccia
CarmelOlive & Feta Rolls7thAntipasto Vase Focaccia
EllaZa'tar Challah Rolls2ndMagical Fairy Garden Focaccia
HodaTsoureki Bread Rolls10thDill & Sea Salt Focaccia
HaydnCheesy Bread Rolls5thTryptic Harvest Fields Focaccia
JawinLaotion Sausage Rolls8thOde to Canberra Focaccia
NavAfghan Lamb Rolls1stKids in the Garden Focaccia
NurmanSquid Ink Knots4thFlowering Focaccia

Episode 4: Nostalgia Week

BakerSignature
(Layered Pavlova)		Technical
(Apricot Steamed Pudding)		Showstopper
(Nostalgic Mash-Up)
AaronBloody Earl Pavlova3rdVanilla Slice with "Wagon Wheels"
AshleyPoached Pear Pavlova5thKoala Cake
CarmelVino Cotto Pavlova1stLamington & Trifle Cake
EllaCab Sav Pav2ndFairy Bread Tower
HodaBaklava Pavlova8thCherry Ripe Lamington Cake
HaydnLayered Berry Pavlova9thFrog in the Pond Lamington
JawinHalo-Halo Pavlova6thHoney Jaw Toffee Vienetta Cake
NavStrawberry, Basil & Lime Pavlova7thHarbour Bridge Cake
NurmanSummertime in Hong Kong Pavlova4thANZAC, Jelly & Pavlova Tart

Episode 5: Homegrown Week

BakerSignature
(Open Galette)		Technical
(Macadamia, Aniseed Myrtle, & Bush Honey Trifle)		Showstopper
(Australian Native Bread Sculpture)
AaronDavidson Plum Galette1stBlue-Ringed Octopus
Ashley
CarmelPear Galette2ndCrocodile Family
EllaAussie in America Galette4thKookaburra
HodaQuandong Galette5thTurtle Family
HaydnShellfish Galette3rdBush Scene
JawinCheesy Kangaroo Galette7thWaratah
NurmanWallaby Galette6thLemon Myrtle Octopus

Episode 6: French Week

BakerSignature
(Mille-feuille)		Technical
(Brioche à tête)		Showstopper
(Religieuse a l'ancienne)
AaronBaklava Mille-Feuille3rdMarbled Nun
CarmelTiramisu Mille-Feuille7thRaspberry Vanilla Nun
EllaMille-Feuille'asauruses1st"Mummy"
HodaBanoffee Pie Mille-Feuille5thMango Thai Basil Nun
HaydnHazelnut Raspberry Mille-Feuille4thLavender Nun
JawinSweet & Salty Mille-Feuille6thBless-Choux Nun
NurmanSideways Mille-Feuille2ndFlavour of the Tropics Nun

Episode 7: Dessert Week

BakerSignature
(Baked Custard)		Technical
(Gourmet Raspberry Tart)		Showstopper
(Dessert Charcuterie Board)
AaronKey Lime Pie Pot de Creme5thDessert for Dinner
CarmelBaked Coconut Orange Custard6thMi Casa, Su Casa
EllaLulu's Tea Party1stMy Kids' Brekky
HodaKnafeh2ndSweet Citrus Board
JawinThai Custard3rdJawin on a Plate
NurmanMaple, Ginger, and Miso Custard4thOde to Tasmania

Episode 8: Fruit & Veg Week

BakerSignature
(Savoury Vegetable Tarts)		Technical
(Erbazzone Pie)		Showstopper
(Basket Weave Cake)
AaronBrunch Canapes2ndPicnic Basket
EllaHeartlets1stPina Colada Toy Basket
HodaSpanakopita & Beetroot Tartlets4thSpiced Pumpkin Cake
JawinBanh Mi & Eggplant Tartlets5thYuzu & Tamarind Cake
NurmanOnion Tarte Tatin & Crispy Kale Tartlet3rdRhubarb Rhubarb Cake

Episode 9: Patisserie Week

BakerSignature
(Breakfast Pastries)		Technical
(Gateau St. Honoré)		Showstopper
(Gravity-Defying Biscuit Piñata)
AaronKouign-Amman & Rhubarb Danishes4thFish Piñata
EllaCheese Babka & Chocolate Rugelach1stWorry Monster Piñata
HodaBienenstich & Apple Strudels3rdUnicorn Piñata
NurmanCruffins & Danish Pastries2ndPiñata Face

Episode 10: Finale

BakerSignature
(Fondant Fancies)		Technical
(Chocolate, Pear, and Hazelnut Torte)		Showstopper
(Ultimate Dream Home Cake)
AaronTea Fondant Fancies2ndTree House
EllaCoffee Fondant Fancies3rdGateau Chateau
NurmanHerb Fondant Fancies1stGlass House

Ratings

No.TitleAir dateOvernight ratingsRef(s)
ViewersRank
1"Cakes"27 January 202273,0001 [6]
2"Biscuits"3 February 202256,0003 [7]
3"Bread"10 February 202261,0001 [8]
4"Nostalgia"17 February 202261,0001 [9]
5"Homegrown"24 February 202262,0002 [10]
6"French"3 March 202256,0002 [11]
7"Dessert"10 March 202266,0004 [12]
8"Fruit & Veg"17 March 202259,0006 [13]
9"Patisserie"24 March 202269,0009 [14]
10"Finale"31 March 202262,0005 [15]

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