The Great British Bake Off series 15

Fifteenth series of The Great British Bake Off

Season of television series

The Great British Bake Off

Series 15
Starring|

* Noel Fielding
* Alison Hammond
* Paul Hollywood
* Prue Leith

No. of episodes| 10
Release
Original network| Channel 4
Original release| 24 September 2024 (2024-09-24)
Series chronology

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The fifteenth series of The Great British Bake Off began on 24 September 2024. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding returned as hosts, whilst Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returned to judge the series. The bakers competing in the series were announced on 17 September 2024.[1]

## Bakers

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Baker[2] | Age  | Occupation  | Hometown  | Ref.

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Andy Ryan  | 44  | Car mechanic  | Essex | [3]
Christiaan de Vries  | 33  | Menswear designer  | London (originally from the Netherlands)  | [4]
Dylan Bachelet  | 20  | Retail assistant  | Buckinghamshire | [5][6]
Georgie Grasso  | 34  | Paediatric nurse  | Carmarthenshire | [7]
Gill Howard  | 53  | Senior category manager  | Lancashire | [8]
Hazel Vaughan  | 71  | Retired nail technician  | Kent | [9]
Illiyin Morrison  | 31  | Birth trauma specialist midwife  | Norfolk | [10]
Jeff  | 67  | Retired university lecturer  | West Yorkshire (originally from The Bronx)  | [11]
John Mincher  | 37  | Directorate support manager  | Willenhall | [12]
Mike Wilkins  | 29  | Farm manager  | Wiltshire | [13]
Nelly Ghaffar  | 44  | Palliative care assistant  | Dorset (originally from Slovakia)  | [14]
Sumayah Kazi  | 18  | Dentistry student  | Lancashire | [15]

## Results summary

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Elimination chart  Baker  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | 7  | 8  | 9  | 10

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Christiaan  | LOW  | HIGH  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SAFE  | LOW  |
Dylan  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SB  | HIGH  | SAFE  | LOW  | SB  | HIGH  |
Georgie  | HIGH  | LOW  | HIGH  | SB  | SAFE  | SAFE  | HIGH  | SB  |
Gill  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SAFE  | SB  | HIGH  | LOW  | LOW  |
Illiyin  | SAFE  | LOW[c] | SAFE  | SAFE  | LOW  | SAFE  | LOW  | OUT  |
Sumayah  | HIGH  | SB  | SAFE  | LOW  | HIGH  | SB  | OUT  |
Nelly  | SAFE  | SAFE  | HIGH  | SAFE  | SAFE  | OUT  |
Andy  | SAFE  | SAFE  | LOW  | SAFE  | OUT  |
Mike  | LOW  | SAFE  | SAFE  | OUT  |
John  | SB  | SAFE  | OUT  |
Hazel  | LOW  | OUT  |
Jeff  | N/A[a] | WD[b] |

[a] Jeff was ill and unable to compete during the technical challenge and showstopper in episode 1. As a result, the judges decided that it was unfair to eliminate anyone in his absence.
[b] Jeff left the show during the technical challenge in episode 2 after feeling unwell.
[c] Illiyin's showstopper in episode 2 was evaluated without her, as she fainted at the end of the challenge and required medical attention.

Colour key:

Baker was one of the judges' least favourite bakers that week, but was not eliminated.

Baker was one of the judges' favourite bakers that week, but was not the Star Baker.

Baker got through to the next round.

Baker did not compete that week.

Baker withdrew from the show.

Baker was eliminated.

Baker was the Star Baker.

Baker was a series runner-up.

Baker was the series winner.

## Episodes

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### Episode 1: Cake

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The first episode is Cake Week.[16] For the first challenge, the bakers were given two hours to produce an elevated version of their signature loaf cake. For the technical challenge, set by Paul, the bakers were asked to bake a batch of eight perfectly symmetrical mini Battenberg cakes, consisting of a light sponge sandwiched in a silky buttercream, coated in apricot jam and wrapped in marzipan. The bakers were given five minutes to inspect and taste a mini Battenburg cake with no additional recipe, and were then given two hours and fifteen minutes to complete the challenge. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to make a hyper-realistic illusion cake in four hours.

Baker  | Signature
(Loaf Cake) | Technical/Taste And Bake
(8 Mini Battenbergs) | Showstopper
(Hyperrealistic Illusion Cake) | Result

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Andy  | 'My First Bake' Loaf Cake  | 8th  | 'It's an Overnight Job' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Christiaan  | 'Umami Apple' Loaf Cake  | 2nd  | 'Sweet Seams are Made With This' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Dylan  | 'Sticky Rice' Loaf Cake  | 4th  | 'Canopic Jar' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Georgie  | Vanilla & Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake  | 1st  | 'Fanny the Chicken' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Gill  | 'It's All V's Fault' Loaf Cake  | 6th  | Crown Green Bowling Illusion Cake  | Safe
Hazel  | 'Raspberry Surprise' Loaf Cake  | 10th  | 'Handbag' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Illiyin  | 'Cinnamon Roll' Loaf Cake  | 7th  | Vase Illusion Cake  | Safe
Jeff  | 'Guiding Star' Loaf Cake  | Did not compete | Did not compete | Safe
John  | Cherry & Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake  | 3rd  | 'The Perfect Brunch' Illusion Cake  | Star Baker
Mike  | Lemon and Linseed Loaf Cake  | 11th  | 'My Favourite Cake & Books' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Nelly  | Coconut Loaf Cake  | 5th  | 'Retro 90's Shoes' Illusion Cake  | Safe
Sumayah  | 'Halwa Surprise' Loaf Cake  | 9th  | 'Pato the Duck' Illusion Cake  | Safe

### Episode 2: Biscuits

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The second episode is Biscuit Week. For the first challenge, the bakers were given two hours to produce twelve Viennese whirls sandwiched in any shape, flavor, and filling of their choice. For the technical challenge, set by Prue, the bakers were asked to bake a batch of twelve mint cream biscuits, consisting of a buttery biscuit topped with a smooth peppermint cream and coated in tempered dark chocolate. For the showstopper challenge, the bakers were asked to make a biscuit puppet theatre with edible biscuit puppets.

Baker  | Signature
(Viennese Whirls) | Technical
(Mint Cream Biscuits) | Showstopper
(Biscuit Puppet Theatre) | Result

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Andy  | 'PB & J' Viennese Whirls  | 10th  | 'If Pigs Could Fly' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Christiaan  | Floral Viennese Whirls  | 6th  | 'Finding Home' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Dylan  | 'Campfire Cookie' Viennese Whirls  | 11th  | 'Rabbit In The Moon' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Georgie  | Rhubarb & Custard Viennese Whirls  | 9th  | ‘Welsh Festival' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Gill  | 'Two Desserts' Viennese Whirls  | 4th  | 'The Gingerbread Man' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Hazel  | Coffee Viennese Whirls  | 5th  | 'Punch & Judy' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Eliminated
Illiyin  | Pistachio & White Chocolate Viennese Whirls  | 8th  | 'Strawberry Fields Forever' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Jeff  | 'What’s The Matter? Are You Not Feeling Well?' Viennese Whirls  | Withdrew
John  | Irish Cream & Coffee Viennese Whirls  | 2nd  | 'Welsh Adventures' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Mike  | Malted Brown Butter & Raspberry Viennese Whirls  | 1st  | 'Go Farming' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Nelly  | 'My First Dog' Viennese Whirls  | 7th  | 'Forest Dance' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Safe
Sumayah  | Cheese & Blackberry Viennese Whirls  | 3rd  | 'Enchanted Garden' Biscuit Puppet Theatre  | Star Baker

^2 Jeff fell ill during the technical challenge and as it was his second consecutive week falling ill, he withdrew from the show altogether.
^3 Illiyin fainted at the end of the showstopper challenge. Since she was still able to complete the round, the judges continued with evaluating her bake, deeming her a candidate for elimination alongside Georgie and Hazel.

### Episode 3: Bread

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The ten remaining bakers were asked to carry out three challenges. The Signature Challenge was to make twelve identical savoury buns which had to be from an enriched, yeast-based dough, but could be any flavour and any shape. The Technical Challenge let the bakers watch Paul Hollywood demonstrate the plaiting of seven strands of dough to form a wreath before they then repeated the exercise. The final Showstopper Challenge this week was to make a cornucopia, also called a 'horn of plenty', filled with at least two different types of bread.

Baker  | Signature
(Savoury Buns) | Technical
(Plaited Loaf) | Showstopper
(Bread Cornucopia Display) | Result

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Andy  | 'Maisie's Mini Salami' Savoury Buns  | 3rd  | 'New York, Neeeeeeew Yoooork' Cornucopia  | Safe
Christiaan  | Mushroom and Sage Pesto Savoury Buns  | 8th  | 'Wildflower Delights' Cornucopia  | Safe
Dylan  | Gochujang & Garlic Savoury Buns  | 10th  | 'Cat' Cornucopia  | Star Baker
Georgie  | 'Pesto Brunch' Savoury Buns  | 7th  | 'My Favourite Things' Cornucopia  | Safe
Gill  | Bury Black Pudding Savoury Buns  | 5th  | 'All Day Holiday' Cornucopia  | Safe
Illiyin  | Jamaican Brown Chicken Savoury Buns  | 4th  | Bread Cornucopia  | Safe
John  | 'Yamas!' Savoury Buns  | 9th  | 'Horn of Pride' Cornucopia  | Eliminated
Mike  | 'Baaa-o' Savoury Buns  | 6th  | 'Zeus’s Horn' Cornucopia  | Safe
Nelly  | 'Ethnic Harmony' Savoury Buns  | 1st  | Cornucopia  | Safe
Sumayah  | 'Sunflower' Savoury Buns  | 2nd  | 'Friendship & Family' Cornucopia  | Safe

### Episode 4: Caramel

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The nine remaining bakers tackled caramel this week throughout the three challenges. For the signature challenge, the bakers were asked to make 12 identical caramel biscuits. Georgie nearly earned a Hollywood Handshake, but three of her biscuits were broken and so she just missed out. For the technical challenge, they were tasked with making a classic pear tarte tatin. For the showstopper, the challenge was to make a caramel mousse with at least two types of caramel. Georgie won Star Baker, while Mike was eliminated.

Baker  | Signature
(12 Caramel Biscuits) | Technical
(Pear Tarte Tatin) | Showstopper
(Caramel Mousse Cake) | Result

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Andy  | 'A Bit Of A Fix' Caramel Biscuits  | 9th  | 'Lonely Tree' Mousse Cake  | Safe
Christiaan  | 'Spiced Nut Stroopwafels' Caramel Biscuits  | 2nd  | 'Tropicaramel' Mousse Cake  | Safe
Dylan  | 'Oats With Pineapple' Caramel Biscuits  | 5th  | Lemon Honey & Ginger Mousse Cake  | Safe
Georgie  | 'Favourite Chocolate Bar' Caramel Biscuits  | 1st  | 'Glass Rose Mirror' Mousse Cake  | Star Baker
Gill  | 'Fruit and Nut Millionaire' Caramel Biscuits  | 8th  | 'Sticky Toffee' Mousse Cake  | Safe
Illiyin  | 'Almond Florentine' Caramel Biscuits  | 4th  | Caramel And White Chocolate Mousse Cake  | Safe
Mike  | 'Dad's Favourite' Caramel Biscuits  | 7th  | Coffee Popcorn Mousse Cake  | Eliminated
Nelly  | 'Good Old Times' Caramel Biscuits  | 6th  | 'Behind Every Great Woman' Mousse Cake  | Safe
Sumayah  | Sesame Hibiscus Caramel Biscuits  | 3rd  | 'Banoffee Pecan' Mousse Cake  | Safe

### Episode 5: Pastry

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Baker  | Signature
(12 Frangipane Tarts) | Technical
(Spanakopita) | Showstopper
(Paris-Brest) | Result

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Andy  | 'Nan's Sweets' Frangipane Tarts  | 7th  | 'All You Need Is Love' Paris-Brest  | Eliminated
Christiaan  | Cashew & Black Sesame Frangipane Tarts  | 2nd  | Orange & Pecan Paris-Brest  | Safe
Dylan  | Coffee and Dark Chocolate Frangipane Tarts  | 1st  | 'Contrasts of Tea' Paris-Brest  | Safe
Georgie  | 'Almond Bakewell' Frangipane Tarts  | 6th  | Pistachio and Raspberry Paris-Brest  | Safe
Gill  | Pistachio & Blueberry Frangipane Tarts  | 8th  | Lemon & Thyme Paris-Brest  | Star Baker
Illiyin  | 'Taste of the Tropics' Frangipane Tarts  | 5th  | 'Crown of Nuttiness' Paris-Brest  | Safe
Nelly  | 'Iceberg' Frangipane Tarts  | 3rd  | Pistachio Paris-Brest  | Safe
Sumayah  | Raspberry & Coconut Frangipane Tarts  | 4th  | 'Tree of Life' Paris-Brest  | Safe

### Episode 6: Autumn

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Baker  | Signature
(Autumnal Pie) | Technical
(Vegan Parkin) | Showstopper
(Autumnal Festival Cake) | Result

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Christiaan  | 'Forest Cano-Pie'  | 6th  | 'Roots of Samhain' Cake  | Safe
Dylan  | Autumnal Apple Pie  | 4th  | Diwali Cake  | Safe
Georgie  | Pumpkin & Pecan Pie  | 2nd  | 'Tree Trunk Scene' Cake  | Safe
Gill  | Blackberry & Apple ‘Windy Day’ Pie  | 7th  | Bonfire 'Parrot' Cake  | Safe
Illiyin  | Autumnal Fruit Pie  | 1st  | 'Day of the Dead' Cake  | Safe
Nelly  | ‘Out in Nature’ Pie  | 5th  | 'Woman in Autumn' Cake  | Eliminated
Sumayah  | Butternut & Pecan Pie  | 3rd  | 'Autumn Leaves' Harvest Cake  | Star Baker

### Episode 7: Desserts

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Baker  | Signature
(8 Meringue Nests) | Technical
(Spotted Dick) | Showstopper
(Tiramisu) | Result

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Christiaan  | 'Smell The Roses' Meringue Nests  | 3rd  | 'Memphis Milano' Tiramisu  | Safe
Dylan  | 'Coconut Illusion' Meringue Nests  | 1st  | 'Concrete Box' Tiramisu  | Star Baker
Georgie  | 'Aunty Meryl's' Plum Meringue Nests  | 2nd  | 'Old Italian' Tiramisu  | Safe
Gill  | 'Just Peachy' Meringue Nests  | 4th  | 'Coconut Latte Charlotte Russe' Tiramisu  | Safe
Illiyin  | Piña Colada Meringue Nests  | 5th  | 'Jewelry Box' Tiramisu  | Safe
Sumayah  | 'Pomegranate & Plenty More' Meringue Nests  | 6th  | 'Batik Mousse Cake' Tiramisu  | Eliminated

### Episode 8: The '70s (Quarterfinals)

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Baker  | Signature
(Profiterole Stack) | Technical
(Banoffee Pie) | Showstopper
('70s Gateau) | Result

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Christiaan  | 'I Got Choux Babes' Profiterole Stack  | 2nd  | Lemon, Hazelnut and Avocadaat '70s Gâteau  | Safe
Dylan  | 'Sci-Fi' Profiterole Stack  | 3rd  | Mint Chocolate '70s Gâteau  | Safe
Georgie  | 'Tribute to Freddie' Profiterole Stack  | 1st  | Vintage Black Forest '70s Gâteau  | Star Baker
Gill  | '70s Christmas Tree' Profiterole Stack  | 5th  | 'Geoff's Cafe' '70s Gâteau  | Safe
Illiyin  | 'Ode to the '70s Afro' Profiterole Stack  | 4th  | 'Peach Melba' '70s Gâteau  | Eliminated

### Episode 9: Patisserie (Semifinal)

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Baker  | Signature
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() | Result

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Christiaan  |  |  |  |
Dylan  |  |  |  |
Georgie  |  |  |  |
Gill  |  |  |  |

## References

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6. ^ Conte, Annemarie (21 October 2024). "The Captain Jack Sparrow of Baking". The New York Times. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
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15. ^ "Who is Sumayah? Meet Great British Bake Off 2024 contestant and student". Radio Times. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
16. ^ Gilbert, Gerard (24 September 2024). "On TV tonight, Bake Off 2024 kicks off with cake week". i. Retrieved 24 September 2024.

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