The Ultimate List: Where Are The Great British Bake Off Winners Now? (2025 Champion Revealed)
The allure of the iconic white tent and the coveted glass cake stand has captivated millions globally, turning amateur bakers into national treasures overnight. As of , the most recent champion, Jasmine Mitchell, has just been crowned, marking the start of her incredible post-show journey. The question on every fan's mind remains: what truly happens after Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith announce the winner, and where are the recent and legendary champions now?
Winning the Great British Bake Off (GBBO), or The Great British Baking Show as it’s known in the US, is a life-changing event that often catapults ordinary people into the world of cookbooks, television appearances, and entrepreneurial success. From medical students to former army officers, the winners’ circle is a diverse group, all united by their passion for pastry, bread, and showstopping cakes. This deep-dive explores the most current champions and tracks the enduring careers of the show's biggest stars.
The Most Recent Great British Winners: 2025 and 2024 Champions
The latest seasons have introduced two phenomenal bakers who have immediately begun to define their post-GBBO careers. Their stories are fresh, unique, and highly inspiring, proving that the competition is still the ultimate launchpad for culinary talent.
Jasmine Mitchell: The 2025 Champion (Series 16)
- Season Won: Series 16 (2025)
- Age at Win: 23
- Hometown/Origin: London, England (originally from Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Original Profession: Medical Student
- Key Baking Style: Known for bright, vibrant flavours and intricate, visually stunning creations, often balancing her demanding medical studies with her baking passion.
- Current Endeavors: As the most recent winner, Jasmine Mitchell is currently navigating the immediate aftermath of her win. She has been signed by a speaker agent, indicating a move towards public appearances and motivational speaking, especially about balancing high-pressure careers with creative pursuits. She is an alumna of the University of St Andrews, and her win has made her an overnight TV star.
Georgie Grasso: The 2024 Champion (Series 15)
- Season Won: Series 15 (2024)
- Age at Win: 34
- Hometown/Origin: Carmarthen, Wales
- Original Profession: Paediatric Nurse
- Key Baking Style: Praised for her homely flavours, consistent performance, and flair for comforting bakes. She became the show's first Welsh winner.
- Current Endeavors: Since her triumph, Georgie Grasso has become a local celebrity in her small town, experiencing a "surreal" transition from nurse to baking champion. While continuing to work, she has begun to explore opportunities in the culinary world, often sharing new recipes and engaging with fans, demonstrating the immediate impact of the GBBO title.
The Enduring Legacy: Where Are Past GBBO Winners Now?
The true measure of a Great British Bake Off winner's impact is their career trajectory years after the tent. Many champions have successfully parlayed their win into lucrative careers as authors, TV personalities, and entrepreneurs, establishing significant topical authority in the culinary world. The prize itself is merely a glass cake plate, but the opportunities are priceless.
Nadiya Hussain (2015 Winner)
Nadiya Hussain is arguably the most successful GBBO winner of all time, setting a masterclass standard for building a personal brand. Since her emotional win in 2015 (Series 6), she has become a prolific author, releasing multiple best-selling cookbooks like *Nadiya Bakes* and children's books. Her career extends into television presenting, hosting her own BBC cooking shows, and even baking a cake for Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, cementing her status as a British culinary icon.
Rahul Mandal (2018 Winner)
The beloved Series 9 winner, Rahul Mandal, has successfully balanced two demanding careers. He continues his work as a senior engineer, while simultaneously maintaining a high-profile baking career. Rahul writes recipes for *The Times* newspaper and has released his own cookbook, *Showstopping Cakes: Mastering the Art and Science of Baking*, which combines his love of STEM with his baking expertise.
Giuseppe Dell'Anno (2021 Winner)
Italian-born engineer Giuseppe Dell'Anno (Series 12) quickly capitalised on his success by focusing on his heritage. He released his first cookbook, *Giuseppe’s Easy Italian Bakes*, which became a bestseller, followed by *Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes*. His success highlights the growing trend of winners publishing cookbooks that reflect their signature style and cultural background.
Peter Sawkins (2020 Winner)
The youngest-ever winner, Peter Sawkins (Series 11), was an accounting and finance student when he won. He has since released two cookbooks, *Peter Bakes* and *Peter’s Baking Party*, demonstrating that age is no barrier to achieving GBBO glory. His clean, precise style and inventive flavour combinations translated perfectly into successful recipe books.
Sophie Faldo (2017 Winner)
After her win (Series 8), former army officer Sophie Faldo returned to her military career briefly but quickly transitioned to the culinary world. She now runs her own luxury cake company, Sophie Faldo Couture Cakes, specialising in bespoke, high-end creations, focusing on a more niche and high-quality market rather than mainstream media.
The Recipe for Post-Show Success: Cookbook Deals and Media Presence
The true "prize" for a Great British Bake Off winner is the exposure, which almost inevitably leads to a lucrative publishing deal. The pattern of success for a GBBO champion is remarkably consistent and forms the foundation of their topical authority:
- The Cookbook Deal: Nearly every winner secures a book deal within a year of their victory. This is the primary driver of their initial income and establishes them as a credible culinary author.
- Media Appearances: Winners become highly sought-after for magazine columns, TV guest spots, and interviews, keeping their names in the public eye.
- Teaching and Entrepreneurship: Many, like Candice Brown (Series 7), who released *Comfort* and *Happy Cooking*, go on to teach baking classes, open bakeries, or launch their own lines of bakeware and merchandise.
This success is not limited to the ultimate champion. Fan favourites and finalists, such as Kim-Joy, Jürgen Krauss, and Benjamina Ebuehi, have also achieved significant success by publishing their own cookbooks, proving that the exposure from the tent is a powerful career launchpad for any talented baker.
What’s Next for the Great British Winners?
The future for the most recent champions, Jasmine Mitchell and Georgie Grasso, is bright and full of potential. While Jasmine will likely continue to balance her medical degree with a budding media career, Georgie may focus on bringing her homely, comforting bakes to a wider audience through a regional cookbook or masterclasses. The trajectory is clear: the GBBO title is the golden ticket to a career built on passion.
The show's enduring appeal lies in its ability to turn everyday people—from a palliative care nurse in Wales to a medical student in London—into celebrated culinary figures. The Great British Bake Off continues to be the ultimate proving ground for the UK's best amateur bakers, and fans eagerly await the next chapter in the lives of the current and future champions.
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