The Great British Bake Off: A recap of the 2022 series

Syabira was crowned the 2022 winner!

Author: Alex RossPublished 17th Mar 2023

After launching on Tuesday 13th September, the 2022 series of The Great British Bake Off ended during the tense final on Tuesday 15th November, where judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood chose their winner.

With applications now open for the 2023 series, here's the all-important recap from the last series in the tent!

Who was in the final of Bake Off 2022?

Bakers Abdul, Syabira and Sandro made it to the final during the 2022 series.

Who won The Great British Bake Off in 2022?

32-year-old Cardiovascular Research Associate Syabira was crowned the 2022 winner of The Great British Bake Off during the final on Tuesday 15th November.

Speaking after her victory, Syabira said: "I can't believe it...this is the biggest achievement in my life."

Judge Paul Hollywood then said: "Syabira can be a bit of a risk taker with her flavours and it's worked."

Prue Leith added: "She's creative, she's careful, she practices like anything and she's imaginative. She just has the lot. She is a very skilful baker."

Who took part in The Great British Bake Off in 2022?

12 amateur bakers attempted to avoid soggy bottoms and master the crumb structure as they attempted to follow in the footsteps of previous winners such as Candice Brown, Nadiya Hussain, and last year's winner Giuseppe Dell'Anno.

The 2022 cast was made-up of a 59-year-old supermarket cashier, an 18-year-old student, and a 25-year-old nuclear scientist.

See the full line-up below:

Kevin

Age: 33


From: Lanarkshire


Occupation: Music teacher

James

Age: 25


From: Cumbria


Occupation: Nuclear scientist

Janusz

Age: 34


From: East Sussex - Born in Poland


Occupation: Personal Assistant

Carole

Age: 58


From: Dorset


Occupation: Supermarket cashier

Dawn

Age: 60


From: Bedfordshire


Occupation: IT manager

Maisam

Age: 19


From: Manchester - Born in Libya


Occupation: Student and sales assistant

Rebs

Age: 23


From: County Antrim


Occupation: Masters student

Maxy

Age: 29


From: London


Occupation: Architectural assistant

Sandro

Age: 30


From: London


Occupation: Nanny

Syabira

Age: 32


From: London - Born in Malaysia


Occupation: Cardiovascular research associate

Abdul

Age: 29


From: London


Occupation: Electronics engineer

Will

Age: 45


From: London


Occupation: Former charity director

What were the themes on Bake Off 2022?

Week One: Cake week

Week Two: Biscuit Week

Week Three: Bread Week

Week Four: Mexican Week

Week Five: Dessert Week

Week Six: Halloween Week

Week Seven: Custard Week

Week Eight: Pastry Week

Week Nine: Patisserie Week

Final: No theme

Who went out on Bake Off 2022?

Week One: William

Week Two: Maisam

Week Three: Nobody

Week Four: Rebs and James

Week Five: Carole

Week Six: Dawn

Week Seven: Kevin

Week Eight: Maxy

Week Nine: Janusz

Who was Star Baker on Bake Off 2022?

Week One: Janusz

Week Two: Maxy

Week Three: Janusz

Week Four: Maxy

Week Five: Sandro

Week Six: Syabira

Week Seven: Syabira

Week Eight: Syabira

Week Nine: Abdul

Final: Syabira

When did Bake Off 2022 start?

The hugely-antipcated 2022 series of The Great British Bake Off hit our screens on Tuesday 13th September.

Bosses announced the news at the beginning of September, writing on social media: 'In knead of some good news? Here’s a little something…

'The Great British Bake Off is back on your screens on Tuesday 13th September at 8pm! 😃 #GBBO'.

When was the Bake Off final in 2022?

The Great British Bake Off 2022 final took place on Tuesday 15th November.

Who hosted Bake Off in 2022?

Comedians Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding once again hosted the 2022 series. Fans have loved their partnership and witty humour since they took over 2020.

However, Matt won't be back for the next series, as he announced in December 2022 he'd decided to quit the show due to other work commitments. In a statement, he said: 'Farewell Bake Off! It's been a delicious experience and I can't imagine a more fun way of spending my summers. But it's become clear to me that I can't present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off alongside all my other projects.

'So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else.

'I would like to give my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the crew and, of course, the wonderful bakers for welcoming me into the tent.

'I wish whoever takes over the very best and I can't wait to tune into the next series without already knowing who won!' (sic)

Who were the judges on Bake Off 2022?

The legends that are Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith were back for the 2022 series, casting their eye over this year's bakers and deciding the results each week!

A number of the 2022 contestants received a famous Hollywood Handshake!

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