The Great British Bake Off has its FIRST EVER Scottish winner
Peter Sawkins was crowned the 2020 winner!
Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Nov 2020 Last updated 25th Nov 2020
After 10 weeks of signature bakes, amazing showstoppers, and some baking disasters, The Great British Bake Off crowned its 2020 winner on Tuesday 24th November, in the form of 20-year-old student Peter Sawkins!
Not only is Peter the youngest ever person to win the popular show, he is also the first ever Scot to take the Bake Off crown, making us all very proud up here in Scotland!
After being crowned the winner ahead of Laura and Dave, Peter, who is a student at Edinburgh University, 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.”
Check out what all of the former Bake Off winners are up to 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.
The Great British Bake Off has its FIRST EVER Scottish winner
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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.
Despite being a favourite on the show for the last 10 weeks, Peter certainly didn't have an easy ride in the final, with all three bakers attempting to deal with intense 36 degree heat in the famous tent.
Peter impressed in the signature challenge with his custard slices, before delighting judges with a walnut whirl in the technical. After Laura had a bit of a disaster at the beginning of the day, it seemed to be between Peter and Dave in the Showstopper, with Peter coming out on top.
Speaking about Peter's victory, judge Paul Hollywood said, “Peter should be exceptionally proud. He is the youngest winner we have ever had and the first Scottish winner."
Prue Leith later said, “Do you know I am terribly proud of Peter and I feel as if he is my grandson. He is such a nice guy and he is so eager to learn, you can’t not like him.”