Georgie Grasso won The Great British Bake Off Season 15 on Channel 4's finale that aired Tuesday, November 26. The 34-year-old pediatric nurse from Carmarthen triumphed in three final rounds against Dylan and Christiaan. The final tasks included creating 24 scones, assembling a royal afternoon tea display, and crafting a hanging three-tiered garden party cake in four and a half hours.
Grasso's winning showstopper featured elderflower buttercream with champagne mascarpone chantilly, while early favorite Dylan placed last in the technical challenge. The finale gathered all season contestants in the tent to witness Grasso receive the cake-stand trophy, followed by her celebratory hill roll that nearly resulted in dropping the prize.
Great British Bake Off declares Welsh baker Georgie as Season 15 winner
Grasso's win marked a significant achievement in the Great British Bake Off's history as she became the first Welsh baker to claim the title. The competition results showed a dramatic shift when Dylan, who maintained strong performances throughout the season, faced difficulties in the finale's initial challenges.
The winner announcement brought all Great British Bake Off Season 15 contestants from the season back to the tent, creating a memorable celebration as Grasso received her trophy. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith's decision highlighted Grasso's steady progression through each round of the finale.
Final Challenges
The Great British Bake Off Season 15 final kicked off with the signature challenge, where bakers created two varieties of scones, presenting 12 sweet and 12 savory options to the judges.
Christiaan's bakes earned substantial praise from both judges, with his curry and coconut combinations standing out. Dylan prepared strawberry and salmon variations, while Georgie based her creations on afternoon tea flavors. The results showed mixed reactions for both Dylan's and Georgie's attempts.
In the Great British Bake Off Season 15 final technical round, contestants faced the task of creating a royal afternoon tea display within three hours. The challenge demanded precision in crafting three separate items: braided egg and cress rolls, strawberry tarts, and classic sponge cakes. Judge Prue Leith provided minimal instructions, emphasizing time management as crucial for success.
The blind judging revealed Christiaan's first-time technical round victory, placing him ahead of Georgie in second position, while Dylan finished third after struggling with the execution of all three elements. This round shifted the competition's momentum significantly as the bakers moved toward the final challenge.
The showstopper challenge pushed bakers to create a hanging three-tiered cake fit for a garden party. With four and a half hours on the clock, each finalist approached the task with distinct strategies.
Georgie crafted a Summer Garden Celebration cake that combined elderflower buttercream with champagne elderflower mascarpone chantilly. Layers of lemon curd, strawberry, and champagne confit were all featured in her creation.
Dylan took risks with delicate genoise sponges, drawing inspiration from his Italian travels. His abstract design earned mixed feedback from Paul Hollywood, who pointed out structural flaws despite praising certain elements. Christiaan presented a sculpted summer cake featuring licorice elements that sparked initial concern but ultimately worked in the final presentation.
Aftermath
The announcement triggered an emotional response from Georgie, who expressed genuine surprise at her win.
"I cannot believe I won it. It means everything. I cannot believe I won the Great British Bake Off," she said after receiving the news.
The Great British Bake Off Season 15 winner’s celebration included an impromptu hill roll at Paul Hollywood's suggestion, nearly resulting in a dropped trophy.
Paul Hollywood dubbed her "The Welsh Wonder" and highlighted her consistent performance throughout the competition. Judge Prue Leith praised her final creation as "utterly delicious." The judges emphasized how Georgie maintained steady improvement across multiple challenges while staying true to classic flavors.
The winner confirmed she will continue her nursing career rather than pursuing full-time baking. However, she mentioned potential plans for occasional market stalls to share her creations with local customers. The competition strengthened her family bonds as her husband increased support with childcare during filming.
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The Great British Bake Off final can be streamed online on Channel 4’s streaming platform.
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