The Great Australian Bake Off (season 6)

Season of a television series

Season of television series

The Great Australian Bake Off

Season 6
Starring|

* Claire Hooper
* Mel Buttle
* Maggie Beer
* Matt Moran

Country of origin| Australia
No. of episodes| 10
Release
Original network| LifeStyle
Original release| 27 January (2022-01-27) –
31 March 2022 (2022-03-31)
Season chronology

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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.

## Production[edit]

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[edit]

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

Baker  | Age  | Occupation  | Competition Status

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Ella Rossanis  | 35 | Creative Copywriter | Season Winner
Aaron Hawton  | 31 | High School Teacher | Season Runner-Up
Nurman Noor  | 35 | General Practitioner | Season Runner-Up
Hoda Alzubaidi  | 28 | Publishing Sales | Eliminated (Episode 9)
Jawin Ratchawong  | 27 | Public Servant | Eliminated (Episode 8)
Carmel Scassa  | 48 | Document Controller | Eliminated (Episode 7)
Haydn Allbutt  | 46 | Scientist & Stay-at-home Dad | Eliminated (Episode 6)
Ashley Callaghan  | 30 | Retired Navy Veteran | Left (Episode 5)
Naveid 'Nav' Zarshoy  | 32 | Recruitment Consultant | Eliminated (Episode 4)
Blessing Mudzikitiri  | 19 | Disability Support Worker | Eliminated (Episode 3)
Tom Mosby  | 52 | CEO | Eliminated (Episode 2)
Lidia Morosin  | 62 | Retail Sales | Eliminated (Episode 1)

## Results summary[edit]

Elimination Chart

Baker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
Ella  | SB |  |  |  | SB |  | WINNER
Aaron  |  |  |  | SB |  |  | Runner-Up
Nurman  |  | SB |  |  |  | SB | Runner-Up
Hoda  |  |  |  |  | SB |  | OUT |
Jawin  |  |  |  | OUT |
Carmel  |  | SB |  |  | OUT |
Haydn  |  |  | SB |  |  | OUT |
Ashley  |  |  |  | LEFT |
Nav  |  |  | OUT |
Blessing  |  | OUT |
Tom  |  | OUT |
Lidia  | OUT |

Colour key:

Got through to the next round |  Awarded Star Baker |  Season winner

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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[edit]

The baker was eliminated |  Awarded Star Baker |  Season winner

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### Episode 1: Cake Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Sponge cake) | Technical
(Cotton Cheesecake) | Showstopper
(Miniature World Cake)

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Aaron  | Pavlova Lamington Sponge | 1st | Scrum-ptious Rugby Mud Cake
Ashley  | Tropical Sponge | 6th | Enchanted Fairy Book Cake
Blessing  | Berry Sponge | 11th | Volcano World Cake
Carmel  | Bunny Drizzle Sponge | 5th | Giant Carrot Cake
Ella  | Princess Passionfruit Sponge | 7th | "Taboobs" Cake
Hoda  | Persian Pistachio Sponge | 3rd | Top of the World Cake
Haydn  | Blueberry Sponge | 10th | Musical Theatre Cake
Jawin  | Sticky Rice Sponge | 12th | Strawberry Mountain Cake
Lidia  | Vanilla Strawberry Sponge | 4th | Grandchildren Cake
Nav  | Spiced Pumpkin Sponge | 8th | Chocolate Volcano Cake
Nurman  | Pandan Sponge | 2nd | Waterfall Mountain Cake
Tom  | Meringue Sponge | 9th | Torres Strait Cake

### Episode 2: Biscuit Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Slice & Bake Biscuits) | Technical
(Alfajores) | Showstopper
(Biscuit Chandelier)

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Aaron  | Chill Vibes Biscuits | 7th | Flower Power Gingerbread
Ashley  | Dark Slice of the Moon Biscuits | 2nd | Hippie Chandelier
Blessing  | Zesty Bee Biscuits | 6th | Cookie Africa
Carmel  | Italian Spumoni Biscuits | 3rd | Christmas Tree
Ella  | Poo Emoji Biscuits | 1st | Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Mobile
Hoda  | Persian Ta'arof Biscuits | 5th | Light Your World
Haydn  | Conical Flask Biscuits | 9th | Chocolate Biscuit Chandelier
Jawin  | Perfect Matcha Biscuits | 8th | Hive Five
Nav  | Afghanistan Flag Biscuits | 11th | Floral Ombre Spiral
Nurman  | Coffee-Right Biscuits | 4th | Pocky Sticks
Tom  | Game of Cards Biscuits | 10th | Memories of Home

### Episode 3: Bread Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Flavoured Bread Rolls) | Technical
(Swedish Cinnamon & Cardamom Bread) | Showstopper
(Gardenscape Focaccia)

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Aaron  | "Babka" Ganoush | 3rd | Sunflower Focaccia
Ashley  | Tomato Pretzel Rolls | 9th | Garden Bed Focaccia
Blessing  | Vegan Herb Twists | 6th | Rainbow Focaccia
Carmel  | Olive & Feta Rolls | 7th | Antipasto Vase Focaccia
Ella  | Za'tar Challah Rolls | 2nd | Magical Fairy Garden Focaccia
Hoda  | Tsoureki Bread Rolls | 10th | Dill & Sea Salt Focaccia
Haydn  | Cheesy Bread Rolls | 5th | Tryptic Harvest Fields Focaccia
Jawin  | Laotion Sausage Rolls | 8th | Ode to Canberra Focaccia
Nav  | Afghan Lamb Rolls | 1st | Kids in the Garden Focaccia
Nurman  | Squid Ink Knots | 4th | Flowering Focaccia

### Episode 4: Nostalgia Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Layered Pavlova) | Technical
(Apricot Steamed Pudding) | Showstopper
(Nostalgic Mash-Up)

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Aaron  | Bloody Earl Pavlova | 3rd | Vanilla Slice with "Wagon Wheels"
Ashley  | Poached Pear Pavlova | 5th | Koala Cake
Carmel  | Vino Cotto Pavlova | 1st | Lamington & Trifle Cake
Ella  | Cab Sav Pav | 2nd | Fairy Bread Tower
Hoda  | Baklava Pavlova | 8th | Cherry Ripe Lamington Cake
Haydn  | Layered Berry Pavlova | 9th | Frog in the Pond Lamington
Jawin  | Halo-Halo Pavlova | 6th | Honey Jaw Toffee Vienetta Cake
Nav  | Strawberry, Basil & Lime Pavlova | 7th | Harbour Bridge Cake
Nurman  | Summertime in Hong Kong Pavlova | 4th | ANZAC, Jelly & Pavlova Tart

### Episode 5: Homegrown Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Open Galette) | Technical
(Macadamia, Aniseed Myrtle, & Bush Honey Trifle) | Showstopper
(Australian Native Bread Sculpture)

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Aaron  | Davidson Plum Galette | 1st | Blue-Ringed Octopus
Ashley  |
Carmel  | Pear Galette | 2nd | Crocodile Family
Ella  | Aussie in America Galette | 4th | Kookaburra
Hoda  | Quandong Galette | 5th | Turtle Family
Haydn  | Shellfish Galette | 3rd | Bush Scene
Jawin  | Cheesy Kangaroo Galette | 7th | Waratah
Nurman  | Wallaby Galette | 6th | Lemon Myrtle Octopus

### Episode 6: French Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Mille-feuille) | Technical
(Brioche à tête) | Showstopper
(Religieuse a l'ancienne)

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Aaron  | Baklava Mille-Feuille | 3rd | Marbled Nun
Carmel  | Tiramisu Mille-Feuille | 7th | Raspberry Vanilla Nun
Ella  | Mille-Feuille'asauruses | 1st | "Mummy"
Hoda  | Banoffee Pie Mille-Feuille | 5th | Mango Thai Basil Nun
Haydn  | Hazelnut Raspberry Mille-Feuille | 4th | Lavender Nun
Jawin  | Sweet & Salty Mille-Feuille | 6th | Bless-Choux Nun
Nurman  | Sideways Mille-Feuille | 2nd | Flavour of the Tropics Nun

### Episode 7: Dessert Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Baked Custard) | Technical
(Gourmet Raspberry Tart) | Showstopper
(Dessert Charcuterie Board)

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Aaron  | Key Lime Pie Pot de Creme | 5th | Dessert for Dinner
Carmel  | Baked Coconut Orange Custard | 6th | Mi Casa, Su Casa
Ella  | Lulu's Tea Party | 1st | My Kids' Brekky
Hoda  | Knafeh | 2nd | Sweet Citrus Board
Jawin  | Thai Custard | 3rd | Jawin on a Plate
Nurman  | Maple, Ginger, and Miso Custard | 4th | Ode to Tasmania

### Episode 8: Fruit & Veg Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Savoury Vegetable Tarts) | Technical
(Erbazzone Pie) | Showstopper
(Basket Weave Cake)

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Aaron  | Brunch Canapes | 2nd | Picnic Basket
Ella  | Heartlets | 1st | Pina Colada Toy Basket
Hoda  | Spanakopita & Beetroot Tartlets | 4th | Spiced Pumpkin Cake
Jawin  | Banh Mi & Eggplant Tartlets | 5th | Yuzu & Tamarind Cake
Nurman  | Onion Tarte Tatin & Crispy Kale Tartlet | 3rd | Rhubarb Rhubarb Cake

### Episode 9: Patisserie Week[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Breakfast Pastries) | Technical
(Gateau St. Honoré) | Showstopper
(Gravity-Defying Biscuit Piñata)

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Aaron  | Kouign-Amman & Rhubarb Danishes | 4th | Fish Piñata
Ella  | Cheese Babka & Chocolate Rugelach | 1st | Worry Monster Piñata
Hoda  | Bienenstich & Apple Strudels | 3rd | Unicorn Piñata
Nurman  | Cruffins & Danish Pastries | 2nd | Piñata Face

### Episode 10: Finale[edit]

Baker  | Signature
(Fondant Fancies) | Technical
(Chocolate, Pear, and Hazelnut Torte) | Showstopper
(Ultimate Dream Home Cake)

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Aaron  | Tea Fondant Fancies | 2nd | Tree House
Ella  | Coffee Fondant Fancies | 3rd | Gateau Chateau
Nurman  | Herb Fondant Fancies | 1st | Glass House

## Ratings[edit]

No. | Title  | Air date  | Overnight ratings | Ref(s)

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Viewers | Rank
1  | "Cakes"  | 27 January 2022  | 73,000 | 1  | [6]
2  | "Biscuits"  | 3 February 2022  | 56,000 | 3  | [7]
3  | "Bread"  | 10 February 2022  | 61,000 | 1  | [8]
4  | "Nostalgia"  | 17 February 2022  | 61,000 | 1  | [9]
5  | "Homegrown"  | 24 February 2022  | 62,000 | 2  | [10]
6  | "French"  | 3 March 2022  | 56,000 | 2  | [11]
7  | "Dessert"  | 10 March 2022  | 66,000 | 4  | [12]
8  | "Fruit & Veg"  | 17 March 2022  | 59,000 | 6  | [13]
9  | "Patisserie"  | 24 March 2022  | 69,000 | 9  | [14]
10  | "Finale"  | 31 March 2022  | 62,000 | 5  | [15]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off Is Back!". Foxtel. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
2. ^ Knox, David (15 December 2020). "Will Seven move on The Great Australian Bake Off". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
3. ^ Knox, David (18 March 2021). "Foxtel in "advanced discussions" to return The Great Australian Bake Off". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
4. ^ Knox, David (5 June 2021). "Auditions: The Great Australian Bake Off S6". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
5. ^ Simmonds, Matthew (6 January 2022). "Meet the cast of The Great Australian Bake Off new season on Foxtel". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
6. ^ Knox, David (28 January 2022). "Thursday 27 January 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
7. ^ Knox, David (4 February 2022). "Thursday 3 February 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
8. ^ Knox, David (11 February 2022). "Thursday 10 February 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
9. ^ Knox, David (18 February 2022). "Thursday 17 February 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
10. ^ Knox, David (25 February 2022). "Thursday 24 February 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
11. ^ Knox, David (4 March 2022). "Thursday 3 March 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
12. ^ Knox, David (11 March 2022). "Thursday 10 March 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
13. ^ Knox, David (18 March 2022). "Thursday 17 March 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
14. ^ Knox, David (25 March 2022). "Thursday 24 March 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
15. ^ Knox, David (1 April 2022). "Thursday 31 March 2022". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 April 2022.

*[No.]: Episode number
*[Overnight ratings]: Ratings for live and same day viewers
*[Ref(s)]: Reference(s)
*[Rank]: Rank of program for the day of broadcast