The Great British Bake Off winners: Where are they now?
Peter Sawkins was crowned the winner in 2020
Last updated 25th Nov 2020
The Great British Bake Off was the distraction we all needed in 2020, and after the final took place on Tuesday 24th November, Peter Sawkins become the youngest ever person to win the show at the age of 19.
Despite a number of viewers being left fuming at the semi-final results, Peter, Dave and Laura took the 34 degrees tent in an attempt to win over judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
After Peter become the first Scot to win the show, it got us wondering about Bake Off champions of yesteryear. Just where are the likes of Edd Kimber, Frances Quinn, John Whaite and Nadiya Hussain now? Well, we’ve done the digging so you don’t have to, so let’s find out, shall we?
The Great British Bake Off winners - Where are they now?
Edd Kimber then
The first ever GBBO was a far cry from the show of today, with only ten contestants competing across just six weeks. There wasn't even a weekly Star Baker. In the end, former debt collector Edd Kimber (far left) was crowned the winner.
Peter Sawkins
19-year-old Peter Sawkins, a student at Edinburgh University, become the youngest ever winner of The Great British Bake Off in 2020.
As a Bake Off superfan, he said, "I wanted this a lot, when I was 12 I was watching repeats of Bake Off back to back, and it got me into baking big time. I am a Bake Off nerd, and I think 12-year-old Peter would be in awe, and just the most excited giddy kid. I am that excited giddy kid right now."
Since being crowned the winner, Peter has graduated with a first class degree in accounting and finance from Edinburgh university and has been baking up a storm on Instagram. He recently had a stint in the pastry kitchen at the iconic Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland learning new skills and helping out during dinner service.
Oh, and he's also written a book (of course he has) titled Peter Bakes that will be out on October 7.
Edd Kimber then
The first ever GBBO was a far cry from the show of today, with only ten contestants competing across just six weeks. There wasn't even a weekly Star Baker. In the end, former debt collector Edd Kimber (far left) was crowned the winner.
Edd Kimber now
Following his big win, Edd has released three cookbooks and also runs food blog The Boy Who Bakes. He's even worked at world-renowned restaurant Le Manoir and regularly contributes to food magazines including BBC Good Food, Delicious and Waitrose Kitchen.
Jo Wheatley then
Mum-of-three Jo Wheatley triumphed over fellow finalists Holly Bell and Mary-Anne Boermans in 2011.
Jo Wheatley now
Jo has released two cookbooks, A Passion For Baking and Home Baking, written a column for Sainsburys magazine and launched her own cookery school from her Essex home since winning Bake Off.
John Whaite then
Series three winner John Whaite went into the final as an underdog but baked his way to success and took home the trophy after impressing Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
John Whaite now
John has been VERY busy since winning the show in 2012. Not only has he gained his patisserie diploma from Le Cordon Bleu, released four cookery books and judged ITV cookery competition Chopping block, but John also opened his own cookery school called John Whaite's Kitchen. He even returned to his pre-Bake Off career in law in 2018 when he began working as a barrister. And he's also had the time to work on fitness, as he's documented here. Looking good.
Frances Quinn then
Frances was crowned Bake Off winner in 2013 after creating a show-stopping three-tier wedding cake in the final.
Frances Quinn now
Frances released recipe book Quintessential Baking in 2015 and has made a number of TV and radio appearances on shows like This Morning. In 2019, she hit the headlines when she was banned from her local Waitrose after allegedly being caught shoplifting.
Nancy Birtwhistle then
Nancy beat 2014 favourite Richard Burr after creating a miniature version of Paris' Moulin Rouge.
Nancy Birtwhistle now
Nancy runs her own baking blog where she regularly shares recipes with fans. She also travels the country for the many food demonstrations she does.
Nadiya Hussain then
Perhaps one of the most famous Bake Off contestants of all time, Nadiya won the hearts of the British public in 2015 with her incredible bakes.
Nadiya Hussain now
Nadiya has been very, very successful since winning GBBO - she's hosted several TV shows for the BBC, released a cook book, a children's book AND a novel and has even baked a birthday cake for the Queen. In 2017, she was named by Debrett's as one of the 500 most influential people in the UK.
Candice Brown then
Candice was known for her lipstick choices just as much as she was for her bakes during her time on the show.
Candice Brown now
Just like many Bake Off winners before her, Candice has released her own recipe book Comfort: Delicious Bakes and Treats. As well as running her own pub in Bedfordshire, she regularly appears on shows like This Morning and Loose Women and competed in Dancing On Ice in 2018 but was eliminated first.
Sophie Faldo then
Sophie was the first Bake Off winner to be crowned after the show's big move from the BBC to Channel 4 but her win was spoiled when new judge Prue Leith accidentally tweeted the news hours before the final aired. Oops!
Sophie Faldo now
Sophie admitted that she struggled with life in the limelight after she won the show and mainly avoids the public eye. She does still share her passion for baking on Instagram though and is training to be a stunt woman.
Rahul Mandal then
Rahul beat the odds (remember when the glass smashed into his mixture in the final?) to bake his way to victory and became a national treasure in the process.
Rahul Mandal now
Rahul has returned to his job as an engineering researcher at the University of Sheffield since winning Bake Off but still shares his baking creations with fans on Instagram.
David Atherton
David made history last year when he became the first Bake Off champion to have never won Star Baker. Since then, he's begun writing a weekly cookery column for The Guardian and released his first cookbook, aptly titled My First Cookbook.
Peter Sawkins
19-year-old Peter Sawkins, a student at Edinburgh University, become the youngest ever winner of The Great British Bake Off in 2020.
As a Bake Off superfan, he said, "I wanted this a lot, when I was 12 I was watching repeats of Bake Off back to back, and it got me into baking big time. I am a Bake Off nerd, and I think 12-year-old Peter would be in awe, and just the most excited giddy kid. I am that excited giddy kid right now."
Since being crowned the winner, Peter has graduated with a first class degree in accounting and finance from Edinburgh university and has been baking up a storm on Instagram. He recently had a stint in the pastry kitchen at the iconic Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland learning new skills and helping out during dinner service.
Oh, and he's also written a book (of course he has) titled Peter Bakes that will be out on October 7.
Edd Kimber then
The first ever GBBO was a far cry from the show of today, with only ten contestants competing across just six weeks. There wasn't even a weekly Star Baker. In the end, former debt collector Edd Kimber (far left) was crowned the winner.
Edd Kimber now
Following his big win, Edd has released three cookbooks and also runs food blog The Boy Who Bakes. He's even worked at world-renowned restaurant Le Manoir and regularly contributes to food magazines including BBC Good Food, Delicious and Waitrose Kitchen.
Jo Wheatley then
Mum-of-three Jo Wheatley triumphed over fellow finalists Holly Bell and Mary-Anne Boermans in 2011.
Jo Wheatley now
Jo has released two cookbooks, A Passion For Baking and Home Baking, written a column for Sainsburys magazine and launched her own cookery school from her Essex home since winning Bake Off.
John Whaite then
Series three winner John Whaite went into the final as an underdog but baked his way to success and took home the trophy after impressing Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry.
John Whaite now
John has been VERY busy since winning the show in 2012. Not only has he gained his patisserie diploma from Le Cordon Bleu, released four cookery books and judged ITV cookery competition Chopping block, but John also opened his own cookery school called John Whaite's Kitchen. He even returned to his pre-Bake Off career in law in 2018 when he began working as a barrister. And he's also had the time to work on fitness, as he's documented here. Looking good.
Frances Quinn then
Frances was crowned Bake Off winner in 2013 after creating a show-stopping three-tier wedding cake in the final.
Frances Quinn now
Frances released recipe book Quintessential Baking in 2015 and has made a number of TV and radio appearances on shows like This Morning. In 2019, she hit the headlines when she was banned from her local Waitrose after allegedly being caught shoplifting.
Nancy Birtwhistle then
Nancy beat 2014 favourite Richard Burr after creating a miniature version of Paris' Moulin Rouge.
Nancy Birtwhistle now
Nancy runs her own baking blog where she regularly shares recipes with fans. She also travels the country for the many food demonstrations she does.
Nadiya Hussain then
Perhaps one of the most famous Bake Off contestants of all time, Nadiya won the hearts of the British public in 2015 with her incredible bakes.
Nadiya Hussain now
Nadiya has been very, very successful since winning GBBO - she's hosted several TV shows for the BBC, released a cook book, a children's book AND a novel and has even baked a birthday cake for the Queen. In 2017, she was named by Debrett's as one of the 500 most influential people in the UK.
Candice Brown then
Candice was known for her lipstick choices just as much as she was for her bakes during her time on the show.
Candice Brown now
Just like many Bake Off winners before her, Candice has released her own recipe book Comfort: Delicious Bakes and Treats. As well as running her own pub in Bedfordshire, she regularly appears on shows like This Morning and Loose Women and competed in Dancing On Ice in 2018 but was eliminated first.
Sophie Faldo then
Sophie was the first Bake Off winner to be crowned after the show's big move from the BBC to Channel 4 but her win was spoiled when new judge Prue Leith accidentally tweeted the news hours before the final aired. Oops!
Sophie Faldo now
Sophie admitted that she struggled with life in the limelight after she won the show and mainly avoids the public eye. She does still share her passion for baking on Instagram though and is training to be a stunt woman.
Rahul Mandal then
Rahul beat the odds (remember when the glass smashed into his mixture in the final?) to bake his way to victory and became a national treasure in the process.
Rahul Mandal now
Rahul has returned to his job as an engineering researcher at the University of Sheffield since winning Bake Off but still shares his baking creations with fans on Instagram.
David Atherton
David made history last year when he became the first Bake Off champion to have never won Star Baker. Since then, he's begun writing a weekly cookery column for The Guardian and released his first cookbook, aptly titled My First Cookbook.
Peter Sawkins
19-year-old Peter Sawkins, a student at Edinburgh University, become the youngest ever winner of The Great British Bake Off in 2020.
As a Bake Off superfan, he said, "I wanted this a lot, when I was 12 I was watching repeats of Bake Off back to back, and it got me into baking big time. I am a Bake Off nerd, and I think 12-year-old Peter would be in awe, and just the most excited giddy kid. I am that excited giddy kid right now."
Since being crowned the winner, Peter has graduated with a first class degree in accounting and finance from Edinburgh university and has been baking up a storm on Instagram. He recently had a stint in the pastry kitchen at the iconic Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland learning new skills and helping out during dinner service.
Oh, and he's also written a book (of course he has) titled Peter Bakes that will be out on October 7.
Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith both returned for the 2020 series alongside presenter Noel Fielding, who was joined by new co-host Matt Lucas after Sandi Toksvig quit earlier this year.
The Great British Bake Off is due to return in 2021.