The Great Australian Bake Off

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The Great Australian Bake Off
The Great Australian Bake Off screen card.jpg
GenreBaking, cooking
Presented by
Judges
Opening theme"Build Me Up Buttercup" by Mike d'Abo & Tony Macaulay (Season 1)
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
No. of episodes68
Production
Executive producersLara Hopkins (2013)
Nicole Rogers (2016-2018)
Alenka Henry (2021-)
ProducersEuan Jones (2013)
Lorna Galt (2021)
Emily Commens (2022-)
Production locations Werribee Park Mansion (2013)
Yaralla Estate (2015)
Sydney, New South Wales (2018-)
CinematographySam Collines (2013)
Steve Davis (2021-)
EditorAnthony Cox (2013)
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesLove Productions (2013)
Fremantle Australia (2015-2019)
BBC Studios Australia (2022-)
Original release
Network Nine Network (2013)
LifeStyle Food (2015-2016)
LifeStyle (2018-)
Release9 July 2013 (2013-07-09) 
present

The Great Australian Bake Off is an Australian television baking series that is based on the BBC baking competition The Great British Bake Off. [1]

Contents

The series first premiered on 9 July 2013 on the Nine Network and ran for one season with presenters Shane Jacobson and Anna Gare and judges Dan Lepard and Kerry Vincent. [2] On 1 April 2015, it was announced that the series had been picked up by pay television channel LifeStyle Food and production company FremantleMedia Australia for a second season which premiered on 13 October 2015 with presenters Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle and judges Maggie Beer and Matt Moran. [3] [4] Another three seasons aired on LifeStyle Food and LifeStyle between 2016 and 2019.

In December 2020, there was speculation the series was to be picked up by the Seven Network for its sixth season, [5] however in March 2021, Foxtel was in “advanced discussions” for a series return. [6] 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. [7] The sixth season premiered on 27 January 2022. [8]

On 4 August 2022, Foxtel announced a new-look seventh season had been commissioned, to air in 2023 with filming commencing in September. Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle [9] are departing the show, with new judges and hosts to be announced. On 30 August 2022 Foxtel revealed pastry chef Darren Purchese and culinary expert Rachel Khoo as the show's new judges, with comedians Cal Wilson and Natalie Tran to host. [10] The seventh season premiered on 13 June 2023. [11] [12] Maggie Beer made a guest appearance in the seventh season. [13] The eighth season, filmed earlier in 2023, will air in 2024 and will be the second and final appearance of Cal Wilson as host as she died in October 2023. [14] [15]

Format

The programme operates on a weekly elimination process to find the best all-round amateur baker from the contestants, where in each episode the bakers are tasked with 3 different challenges; a signature bake, a technical bake and a show-stopper. The bakes are critically examined by the judges who will then choose a "Star Baker" and a baker that is eliminated from the competition. Ten contestants were chosen for the first season, and twelve contestants were chosen for each subsequent season.

Signature Challenge: This challenge is for the amateur bakers to show off their tried-and-tested recipes that are rustic and altogether home-made-looking.
Technical Challenge: This challenge shows who can follow instructions, but who also has the technical knowledge and experience to produce the finished product. The bakers are all given the same recipe and are not told beforehand what the challenge will be. The finished product is ranked from worst to best, with the judges not knowing who produced which.
Showstopper Challenge: This challenge is for the bakers to show off their skills and talent. The judges are looking for a bake that is both of a professional appearance but also in taste.

Hosts and judges

Hosts/JudgesSeason
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Shane Jacobson Host
Anna Gare Host
Dan Lepard Judge
Kerry Vincent Judge
Claire Hooper [1] Host
Mel Buttle [1] Host
Maggie Beer [16] JudgeGuest
Matt Moran [1] Judge
Cal Wilson Host
Natalie Tran Host
Darren Purchese Judge
Rachel Khoo Judge

Season overview

SeasonNetworkOriginally AiredRunners-upWinnerPrize
PremiereFinale
One Nine Network 9 July 201327 August 2013Jonathan GurfinkelNancy HoKitchen Renovation
Maria VellaRetreat Holiday
Two LifeStyle Food 13 October 201515 December 2015Jasmin HartleySian RedgraveNone
Susie Stefanidis
Three 11 October 201614 December 2016Monica CavallaroOlivia McMahon
Antonio Marcora
Four LifeStyle 18 January 201822 March 2018Barb DunnClaudia Anton
Dave Yan
Five 3 October 20195 December 2019David HillsSunny Nasir Ahmad
Dan Pasquali
Six 27 January 202231 March 2022Aaron HawtonElla Rossanis
Nurman Noor
Seven 13 June 202315 August 2023Adam MillerLaura Foo"Ultimate Bakers' Kitchen" by Smeg
Ilona Nicola

Season 1 (2013)

Season 1 of The Great Australian Bake Off saw 10 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. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 9 July 2013 until 27 August 2013.

The three finalists were Jonathan Gurfinkel, Nancy Ho, Maria Vella. On 27 August 2013, Nancy Ho was selected as the best amateur baker. [17]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Nancy Ho22Architecture GraduateBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Winner
Jonathan Gurfinkel35I.T. GuyMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Maria Vella45Workplace TrainerMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Monique Bowley30Former WNBL StarAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 7)
Brendan Garlick21Uni StudentSpringwood, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 6)
Julie Bonanno41Farm MumShepparton, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 5)
Mark Bartter52Chartered AccountantSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 4)
Sara-Jane Smith30School TeacherMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 3)
Bliss Nixon23Trivia HostGold Coast, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 2)
Steve Lovett28BoxerCanberra, Australian Capital TerritoryEliminated (Episode 1)

Season 2 (2015)

Season 2 of The Great Australian Bake Off 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. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 October 2015 until 15 December 2015. [18]

The three finalists were Jasmin Hartley, Sian Redgrave, and Suzy Stefanidis. On 15 December 2015, Sian Redgrave was selected as the best amateur baker. [19]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Sian Redgrave23Fashion boutique stylistPerth, Western AustraliaSeason Winner
Jasmin Hartley27BaristaMackay, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
Suzy Stefanidis45Stay at home mumMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Angela Fleay47Truck driverMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 9)
James Dunsmore31Food historianSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 8)
Nathan Taylor19StudentPerth, WAEliminated (Episode 7)
Benjamin "Ben" Brown37Mining inventory plannerEmerald, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 6)
Brendan Eilola43IT specialistBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 5)
Janice Tan34Management consultantSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 4)
Meghan "Meg" Moorcroft20StudentAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 3)
Mariana Gates55Volunteer workerGold Coast, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 2)
Dr. Peter "Pete" Rankin58DoctorMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Season 3 (2016)

Season 3 of The Great Australian Bake Off 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. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 11 October 2016 until 14 December 2016. [20]

The three finalists were Monica Cavallaro, Antonio Marcona, and Olivia McMahon. On 13 December 2016, Olivia McMahon was selected as the best amateur baker. [21]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Olivia McMahon37Fine Dining WaitressBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Winner
Monica Cavallaro43Retail ManagerSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Antonio Marcora16School StudentSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Liesel Morgan20University StudentPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 9)
Fiona Nguyen32Patent & Trademark LawyerBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 8)
James Rudd26IT Technical SupportPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 7)
Noel Button59Retired TeacherLaunceston, TasmaniaEliminated (Episode 6)
Jeremy Allan30Welding & Vessel InspectorAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 5)
Bojan Petrovic37Tow Truck Business OwnerCanberra, Australian Capital TerritoryEliminated (Episode 4)
Diana Gyllen29ModelSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 3)
Cheryl Roberts59Horse TrainerBerry, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 2)
Janette Betts62Palliative Care NurseMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Season 4 (2018)

Season 4 of The Great Australian Bake Off 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. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 18 January 2018 until 22 March 2018. [22] [23]

The three finalists were Claudia Anton, Barb Dunn, and Dave Yan. On 22 March 2018, Claudia Anton was selected as the best amateur baker. [24]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Claudia Anton48PsychiatristMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Winner
Barbara "Barb" Dunn37Finance managerBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
Dave Yan35Chartered AccountantSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Christopher "Chris" Asquith32System administratorNewcastle, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 9)
Raeesa Khatree37Health store worker (former lawyer)Brisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 8)
Robert Harwood34I.T. administratorPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 7)
Marcus Matear27DentistMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 6)
Michelle Trevorrow64RetireeMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 5)
Emma Sievwright23Science graduateBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 4)
Max Fetiveau28PlastererBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 3)
Alexander "Alex" Papadopoulos47Building material importerMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 2)
Jessica Osborne28Sales co-ordinatorBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 1)

Season 5 (2019)

Season 5 of The Great Australian Bake Off 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. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 3 October 2019 until 5 December 2019. [25]

The three finalists were Subha Nasir Ahmad, David Hills, and Daniel Pasquali. On 5 December 2019, Subha Nasir Ahmad was selected as the best amateur baker. [26]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Subha "Sunny" Nasir Ahmad26PHD Science StudentSydney, New South WalesSeason Winner
Daniel "Dan" Pasquali35Research ScientistBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Runner-Up
David Hills41Project ManagerMelbourne, VictoriaSeason Runner-Up
Donald "Don" Hackett55Superannuation ConsultantSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 9)
Angela Navacchi36HousewifeAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 8)
Wynn Visser36Disability Services ManagerSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 7)
Anston Ratnayake28Student Voice OfficerSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 6)
Sue Dahman70Retired Bank ManagerSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 4)
Laura Peters22Cafe ManagerNew South WalesLeft (Episode 3)
Dennis Mews71Retired Maths TeacherMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 3)
Annette Peffers48Account ManagerGold Coast, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 2)
Zee Scott39Marriage CelebrantMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Season 6 (2022)

Season 6 of The Great Australian Bake Off 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. 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. [8]

The three finalists were Aaron Hawton, Nurman Noor, and Ella Rossanis. On 31 March 2022, Ella Rossanis was selected as the best amateur baker. [27]

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 Mosby 52CEOEliminated (Episode 2)
Lidia Morosin62Retail SalesEliminated (Episode 1)

Season 7 (2023)

Season 7 of The Great Australian Bake Off 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. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 June 2023 until 15 August 2023. [11]

The three finalists were Laura Foo, Adam Miller, and Ilona Nicola. On 15 August 2023, Laura Foo was selected as the best amateur baker. [28]

BakerAgeOccupationHometownCompetition Status
Laura Foo26Management ConsultantVICSeason Winner
Adam Miller37Communications ManagerVICSeason Runner-Up
Ilona Nicola41Health Policy AdvisorVICSeason Runner-Up
Sandra Walter59ManagerQLDEliminated (Episode 9)
Neil Higgins42Scale TechnicianWAEliminated (Episode 8)
Reem El Daouk20StudentVICEliminated (Episode 7)
Galya Dissanayake34Channel MarketerNSWEliminated (Episode 6)
Gavin Turner58Team LeaderQLDEliminated (Episode 5)
Felicity Dobson38Learning And Development ManagerWAEliminated (Episode 4)
Laurent La37Sales AssistantQLDEliminated (Episode 3)
Natalie Levy41Self-EmployedNSWEliminated (Episode 2)
Guillermo Urra41Flight AttendantVICEliminated (Episode 1)

Ratings

SeasonNetworkEpisodesPremiereFinaleAverage viewersAverage rankRef
DateRatingsRankDateRatingsRank
1 Nine Network 89 July 20131,119,000#527 August 2013760,000#13834,000#12 [29] [30]
2 Lifestyle Food 1013 October 2015104,000#115 December 2015136,000#1108,000#1 [31] [32]
3 11 October 201696,000#313 December 2016140,000#1108,000#2 [33] [34]
4 LifeStyle 18 January 2018103,000#122 March 2018162,000#3106,000#2 [35] [36]
5 3 October 2019110,000#15 December 201995,000#195,000#1 [37] [38]
6 27 January 202273,000#131 March 202262,000#562,000#3 [39] [40]
7 13 June 202350,000#315 August 202347,000#351,000#2 [41]

Broadcast

SeasonNetworkOriginally airedEpisodes
PremiereFinale
1 Nine Network 9 July 201327 August 20138
2 LifeStyle Food 13 October 201515 December 201510
3 11 October 201613 December 2016
4 LifeStyle 18 January 201822 March 2018
5 3 October 20195 December 2019
6 27 January 202231 March 2022
7 13 June 202315 August 2023

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