Late final week in an interview with Vulture, Nice British Baking Present artistic director and govt producer Kieran Smith strongly recommended that, in the end, viewers may quickly see an all-stars season of the cult-followed competitors present. It’s not the primary time the concept has surfaced: Showrunners thought-about the transfer as they constructed the biosphere the place contestants ended up dwelling and figuring out of throughout the early phases of the Coronavirus pandemic. However now, Smith appears way more forthcoming concerning the chance of the present’s manufacturing.
Citing the success of GBBO’s many vacation specials, the franchise’s worldwide and movie star spin-offs, and former contestants’ largely unbridled enthusiasm surrounding any alternative to return to the tent, Smith isn’t frightened about previous individuals’ 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, no less than 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 largest 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, after all, 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 house screamed at their televisions concerning the injustice of all of it. Carry again Iain, he deserves an opportunity to redeem himself. — Amy McCarthy, reporter
Nadiya Hussein (Collection 6)
Generally, the obvious selection is the correct one. On this case, which means casting Nadiya, who has inarguably change into one of many present’s most beloved and profitable contestants, must be a no brainer. — Jesse Sparks, senior editor
Jürgen Krauss (Collection 12)
Along with his expertly exacting bakes and three Star Baker wins, German contestant Jürgen at one time appeared a shoe-in for the Collection 12 closing. Which was why it was such a shock when he was minimize within the semifinals, eliminating his possibilities of ever dealing with off towards 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 individuals reportedly lodged complaints. Give the individuals what they so clearly need, and convey Jürgen again for an all-stars collection. — Monica Burton, deputy editor
Sandro Farmhouse (Collection 13)
Within the tent, each himbo has his day, however few have flourished the way in which Sandro has. From the fixed procession of lifelike desserts to the reckless abandon with which he befriends and encourages his opponents, he shortly cemented himself among the many season’s refreshingly jovial and pleasant patchwork of complementary personalities. — JS
Nelly Ghaffar (Collection 15)
I might carry again Nelly from this present season, as a result of she is pleasant — the girl wore an precise leaf crown for autumn week, and has arguably the most effective angle about going house 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 depart! Justice for Nelly! — Rebecca Flint Marx, Eater at Residence editor
Janusz Domagala (Collection 13)
For a baking present adept at casting essentially the most saccharine of sweethearts, the collection has few contestants that may examine to Janusz’s buoyant and radiant presence. Whatever the culinary delights and disasters being made underneath duress, he navigated the challenges with heat and humor. He’s just about a sentient cinnamon roll. — JS
Candice Brown (Collection 7)
I’d wish to carry again Season 7’s Candice; certain, she already gained 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 selections for every episode. — Missy Frederick, cities director
Mike Wilkins (Collection 15)
I additionally need to carry again Mike from this season. He was a stunning, calming presence along with being a superb and inventive baker; I cherished seeing which elements he’d use from his farm, and what he was carrying from week to week. Additionally, he appears 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 via the hilarious and endlessly charming TikTok account she started with fellow Bake Off contestant and present “finest mate” Freya. Selfishly, I simply need an replace on how they’re having fun with life as roommates, finest associates, and culinary co-conspirators. — JS
Kim-Pleasure Hewlett (Collection 9)
Personally, I’m holding out for collection 9’s Kim-Pleasure, who’s arguably essentially the most pleasant GBBO contestant to ever grace the white tent. It’s nothing in need of unbelievable 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)
Choosing a favourite GBBO solid member to return is principally like choosing your favourite little one, however I’m happening the report for my favourite goth lady 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
