Late final week in an interview with Vulture, Nice British Baking Present inventive director and govt producer Kieran Smith strongly recommended that, in the end, viewers might quickly see an all-stars season of the cult-followed competitors present. It’s not the primary time the concept has surfaced: Showrunners thought of the transfer as they constructed the biosphere the place contestants ended up dwelling and figuring out of through the early levels of the Coronavirus pandemic. However now, Smith appears far more forthcoming concerning the probability of the present’s manufacturing.
Citing the success of GBBO’s many vacation specials, the franchise’s worldwide and celeb spin-offs, and former contestants’ largely unbridled enthusiasm surrounding any alternative to return to the tent, Smith isn’t anxious about previous contributors’ willingness to compete once more. As viewers wait on pins and needles for extra data, the Eater workers couldn’t assist however make our respective instances for the house bakers we’d like to see get one other probability at changing into the star baker to rule all of them. Er, nicely, at the least they’d get a stunning glass plate and a picnic with their family members after the finale?
Iain Watters (Collection 5)
You in all probability bear in mind it as “bingate,” “the bincident,” or “fridge-gate” however the greatest travesty in GBBO historical past got here in 2014, when contestant Iain determined to dump his showstopper, a baked Alaska, into the trash as a result of the ice cream central to the dish had melted. The ice cream melted, in fact, as a result of his fellow contestant Diana Beard eliminated his ice cream from the freezer to create space for her personal dish. Iain was eradicated and roundly criticized by the judges for throwing his melty dessert into the trash, whereas everybody at dwelling screamed at their televisions concerning the injustice of all of it. Convey again Iain, he deserves an opportunity to redeem himself. — Amy McCarthy, reporter
Nadiya Hussein (Collection 6)
Typically, the obvious selection is the proper one. On this case, which means casting Nadiya, who has inarguably change into one of many present’s most beloved and profitable contestants, needs to be a no brainer. — Jesse Sparks, senior editor
Jürgen Krauss (Collection 12)
Together with his expertly exacting bakes and three Star Baker wins, German contestant Jürgen at one time appeared a shoe-in for the Collection 12 last. Which was why it was such a shock when he was lower within the semifinals, eliminating his possibilities of ever dealing with off in opposition to eventual winner Giuseppe Dell’Anno in what would have been a European baking face-off for the ages. On the time, greater than a 100 folks reportedly lodged complaints. Give the folks what they so clearly need, and convey Jürgen again for an all-stars sequence. — Monica Burton, deputy editor
Sandro Farmhouse (Collection 13)
Within the tent, each himbo has his day, however few have flourished the best way Sandro has. From the fixed procession of lifelike muffins to the reckless abandon with which he befriends and encourages his opponents, he rapidly cemented himself among the many season’s refreshingly jovial and pleasant patchwork of complementary personalities. — JS
Nelly Ghaffar (Collection 15)
I might deliver again Nelly from this present season, as a result of she is pleasant — the lady wore an precise leaf crown for autumn week, and has arguably the most effective perspective about going dwelling of any contestant within the historical past of this present. And in addition as a result of she was robbed — it wasn’t her time to go away! Justice for Nelly! — Rebecca Flint Marx, Eater at House editor
Janusz Domagala (Collection 13)
For a baking present adept at casting essentially the most saccharine of sweethearts, the sequence has few contestants that may evaluate to Janusz’s buoyant and radiant presence. Whatever the culinary delights and disasters being made below duress, he navigated the challenges with heat and humor. He’s just about a sentient cinnamon roll. — JS
Candice Brown (Collection 7)
I’d prefer to deliver again Season 7’s Candice; certain, she already received as soon as, however that simply makes her one other sturdy baker to look at once more. But when I’m being sincere, I’m actually in it to as soon as once more obsess over her daring, incredible lipstick decisions for every episode. — Missy Frederick, cities director
Mike Wilkins (Collection 15)
I additionally wish to deliver again Mike from this season. He was a stunning, calming presence along with being a superb and artistic baker; I cherished seeing which substances he’d use from his farm, and what he was carrying from week to week. Additionally, he seems to be like a younger Stephen Fry! Overlook GBBO: I’d watch a present devoted solely to day by day life on his farm. — RFM
Lizzie Acker (Collection 12)
Along with her shock of reddish-pink hair and uncontrollable laughter, Lizzie was an apparent crowd favourite. She proved this throughout her time on the present, however much more so by the hilarious and endlessly charming TikTok account she started with fellow Bake Off contestant and present “greatest mate” Freya. Selfishly, I simply need an replace on how they’re having fun with life as roommates, greatest mates, and culinary co-conspirators. — JS
Kim-Pleasure Hewlett (Collection 9)
Personally, I’m holding out for sequence 9’s Kim-Pleasure, who’s arguably essentially the most pleasant GBBO contestant to ever grace the white tent. It’s nothing wanting unimaginable to witness her reverse engineer a chandelier fabricated from snowflake-shaped gingerbread or cat-shaped buns. Although, if I’m being fully sincere, I’m simply right here to look at her make all the animal-themed baked items. — Gabriella Lewis, supervising producer, growth
Helena Garcia (Collection 10)
Selecting a favourite GBBO forged member to return is mainly like selecting your favourite youngster, however I’m occurring the report for my favourite goth woman Helena Garcia, whose Spanish accent and moody Halloween bakes lit up Collection 10. Was she in the end the most effective baker on the present? No, however she was memorable and an excellent pairing with kitchen vampire Noel Fielding. — Brenna Houck, cities supervisor
