The Great Australian Bake Off season 7

The seventh season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 13 June 2023 on the LifeStyle channel, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker. The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 13 June 2023 until 15 August 2023, and saw Laura Foo win. The season was hosted by Cal Wilson and Natalie Tran, and was judged by Darren Purchese and Rachel Khoo.

The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 7
Starring
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle
Original release13 June (2023-06-13) –
15 August 2023 (2023-08-15)
Season chronology
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Season 6
Next →
Season 8

Production

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On 4 August 2022, Foxtel announced a new-look seventh season had been commissioned, to air in 2023 with filming commencing in September. Maggie Beer, Matt Moran, Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle[1] are departing the show, with new judges and hosts to be announced. On 30 August 2022 Foxtel revealed pastry chef Darren Purchese and culinary expert Rachel Khoo as the show's new judges, with comedians Cal Wilson and Natalie Tran to host.[2] It was announced the seventh season would premiere on 13 June 2023.[3][4] In May 2023, it was announced Maggie Beer will make a guest appearance in the seventh season.[5] Maggie Beer appeared in the final episode as a guest judge, and assigned the technical challenge.

The Bakers

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The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:[6]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Laura Foo 26 Management Consultant VIC Season Winner
Adam Miller 37 Communications Manager VIC Season Runner-Up
Ilona Nicola 41 Health Policy Advisor VIC Season Runner-Up
Sandra Walter 59 Manager QLD Eliminated (Episode 9)
Neil Higgins 42 Scale Technician WA Eliminated (Episode 8)
Reem El Daouk 20 Student VIC Eliminated (Episode 7)
Galya Dissanayake 34 Channel Marketer NSW Eliminated (Episode 6)
Gavin Turner 58 Team Leader QLD Eliminated (Episode 5)
Felicity Dobson 38 Learning And Development Manager WA Eliminated (Episode 4)
Laurent La 37 Sales Assistant QLD Eliminated (Episode 3)
Natalie Levy 41 Self-Employed NSW Eliminated (Episode 2)
Guillermo Urra 41 Flight Attendant VIC Eliminated (Episode 1)

Results summary

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Elimination Chart
Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Laura SB SB WINNER
Adam SB Runner-Up
Ilona SB SB Runner-Up
Sandra SB OUT
Neil SB OUT
Reem OUT
Galya OUT
Gavin OUT
Felicity SB OUT
Laurent OUT
Natalie OUT
Guillermo OUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week   The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week   Season runner-up

Episodes

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  The baker was eliminated   Awarded Star Baker   Season winner

Episode 1: Cake Week

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Baker Signature
("Your Personal Story" Cake)
Technical
(Raspberry and Pepper Dome Cake)
Showstopper
(Two-Tiered "Show-Off-Stopper" Cake)
Adam Chocolate Miso 1st Earth to Sky Cake
Felicity Coffee Mandarin Coffee 3rd Orange Hot Milk Cake
Gavin Chocolate Sponge 12th Gav's Big Party Cake
Galya Chocolate and Orange 9th Bridal Bouquet Cake
Guillermo Walnut and Spice 11th Dinosaur Cake
Ilona Pineapple and Cherry 8th Memories of Persia Cake
Laura Singapore Sponge 6th Cake for Breakfast
Laurent Apple 10th Durian Cake
Natalie Hazelnut Macaroon 5th Celebration Cake
Neil Wedding Cake 2nd Raspberry Cake
Reem Rock Cake 4th Mari Antoinette Cake
Sandra Pumpkin and Walnut 7th Summer Daisies Cake

Episode 2: Biscuit Week

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Baker Signature
(12 Decorated Fondant Biscuits)
Technical
(5 Explosive Chocolate Wheels)
Showstopper
(Biscuit Board Game)
Adam Trip to the Netherlands 7th A Baker's Game of Life
Felicity Peppermint Biscuits 1st Carby, Carby Hippos
Gavin Homegrown Biscuits 4th Dartboard
Galya Vintage Tea Party Biscuits 9th Elephant Puzzle
Ilona Bento Box Biscuits 3rd Crate of Monkeys
Laura Chocolate Mint Musical Notes 8th Sek Wu
Laurent Vanilla Shortbread 5th Four in a Row
Natalie Earl Grey and Lavender 10th Backgammon
Neil Vanilla Shortbread Butterflies Biscuits 6th Nine Men's Morris
Reem Marshmallow Fondant Biscuits 2nd Cookie Operation
Sandra Maple Sugar Biscuits 11th Cribbage Board

Episode 3: Bread Week

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Baker Signature
(Sweet Loaf)
Technical
(Fougasse)
Showstopper
(Bread Centerpiece)
Adam Strawberry and Cinnamon Babka 3rd Spelt Sun God
Felicity Pecan Danish 4th Cactus Pot
Gavin Prune and Cranberry Loaf 8th Gav's Big Knight
Galya Orange Curd and Cinnamon Loaf 10th Sri Lankan Devil Mask
Ilona Baklava Babka 6th Carby Curls
Laura Cinnamon and Cardamom Loaf 2nd Gone Walkin'
Laurent Raspberry Brioche 9th Hello, From Nice
Neil Cinnamon and Sultana Loaf 1st Bread of Roses
Reem Wool-Spun Coconut Loaf 7th 70's Disco Ball
Sandra Blueberry Pull-Apart Loaf 5th All You Need Is Love

Episode 4: Winter Week

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Baker Signature
(Savoury Pastries)
Technical
(Carrot & Cumin Tart)
Showstopper
(3D Art Decorative Pie)
Adam Vol Au Vent and Curry Puffs 6th Galactic Strawberry & Rhubarb Pie
Felicity Breakfast Pastries 5th Koi Pond
Gavin Party Tarts 8th Gav's Fishy Pie
Galya Sambal Pastries 9th Foxy Pie
Ilona Cypriot Pastries 4th Spicy Chickpea Pie
Laura Pork Pastries 2nd Winter in Oslo
Neil Cheese Pastries 3rd Apple and Blueberry Pie
Reem Dad's Pastries 1st Oh My Pie
Sandra Sandra's Tarts 7th Snowstorm Pie

Episode 5: Vintage Week

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Baker Signature
(Profiteroles)
Technical
(Beef Wellington)
Showstopper
(Checkerboard Cake)
Adam Strawberry & Liquorice Profiteroles 7th Spicy Margarita Cake
Gavin Chocolate Choux 2nd Pyramid Cake
Galya Passionfruit Profiteroles 4th Vintage Flower Cake
Ilona Black Forest Profiteroles 5th Chocolate & Fennel Cake
Laura Du The Sil Vou Plait Profiteroles 8th Checkered Delight
Neil Coffee Shop Choux 3rd Party Cake
Reem Dalgona Coffee Profiteroles 6th Crochet Quilt Cake
Sandra Canadian Cream Puffs 1st Tropical Paradise Cake

Episode 6: Dessert Week

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Baker Signature
(Family Favourite Dessert)
Technical
(Opera Cake)
Showstopper
(Ice Cream Cake Pop)
Adam Chocolate Bavarian 1st Movie Night Pops
Galya Chocolate Biscuit Pudding 5th Celebration Cones
Ilona Chocolate Swiss Roll 2nd Devilish Cake Pops
Laura Grandmother's Tarts 4th The Answer is Ice Cream
Neil Sticky Date Cake 6th Boozy Cake Pops
Reem Ma'amoul Mad Bil Ashta 3rd Catcream Cones
Sandra Pumpkin Pie Trifle 7th Waffle Cones

Episode 7: Citrus Week

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Baker Signature
(Individual Citrus Tarts)
Technical
(Gin & Tonic Roulade)
Showstopper
(Citrus Meringue)
Adam Lemon Cake Tarts 1st Citrus & Meringue Inferno
Ilona Lemon Palet Breton 2nd Lemon & Coffee Meringue Tower
Laura Lime & Gin Vertical Tarts 3rd Croquembouche
Neil World's Best Lemon Tarts 6th Burnt Basque Mousse Cake
Reem Finger Lime & Rosemary Tarts 5th Ice Cream Opera Cake
Sandra Blood Orange & Chipotle Tarts 4th Mandarin Mojito Cake

Episode 8: International Week

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Baker Signature
(Turkish İçli Pide)
Technical
(Steamed Rainbow lapis)
Showstopper
("Jacked" Macaron Stack)
Adam Chicken Shawarma & Spring Pide 4th Chocolate, Orange & Negroni Pearl Stack
Ilona Turkish & Cypriot Pide 2nd Indian Voyage
Laura World of Flavours 1st Busy, Busy Honey Bees
Neil Pide Two Ways 5th Coffee, Chocolate & Pear Stak-er-on
Sandra Garden Fresh Pide 3rd Strawberry & Basil Macaron Stack

Episode 9: Chocolate Week

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Baker Signature
(Decorated Chocolate Cake)
Technical
(Tempered Chocolate Heart)
Showstopper
(Individual Mirror Glaze Cakes)
Adam Chocolate Ghost Cake 1st Mirror Glaze Collection
Ilona Chocolate, Hazelnut & Sour Cherry Cake 3rd Mirror Glaze Collection
Laura Black Forest Floor Cake 2nd Mirror Glaze Collection
Sandra Chocolate Caramel Bundt 4th Mirror Glaze Collection

Episode 10: Finale

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Baker Signature
(High Tea)
Technical
(Terrine)
Showstopper
(3D Illusion Cake)
Adam High Tea 1st Floral Vase
Ilona Moreish High Tea 2nd Still Life
Laura "There's No Place Like Home" High Tea 3rd Kopitiam

Ratings

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No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
Viewers Rank
1 "Cakes" 13 June 2023 50,000 3 [7]
2 "Biscuits" 20 June 2023 54,000 1 [8]
3 "Bread" 27 June 2023 45,000 9 [9]
4 "Winter" 4 July 2023 44,000 4 [10]
5 "Vintage" 11 July 2023 54,000 1 [11]
6 "Dessert" 18 July 2023 59,000 2 [12]
7 "Citrus" 25 July 2023 57,000 1 [13]
8 "International" 1 August 2023 66,000 1 [14]
9 "Chocolate" 8 August 2023 41,000 4 [15]
10 "Finale" 15 August 2023 47,000 3 [16]

References

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  1. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off commissioned for sixth season with new…". Foxtel Group. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  2. ^ Molk, Steve (29 August 2022). "New judges and hosts announced for THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  3. ^ Knox, David (9 May 2023). "Returning: The Great Australian Bake Off S7". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  4. ^ "The Great Australian Bake Off serves up new season from June 13". Mediaweek. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  5. ^ Knox, David (22 May 2023). "Maggie Beer to guest on The Great Australian Bake Off". TV Tonight. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  6. ^ Simmonds, Matthew (22 May 2023). "Meet the cast of The Great Australian Bake Off new season on Foxtel". Mediaweek. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  7. ^ Knox, David (14 June 2023). "Tuesday 13 June 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  8. ^ Knox, David (21 June 2023). "Tuesday 20 June 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
  9. ^ Knox, David (28 June 2023). "Tuesday 27 June 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  10. ^ Knox, David (5 July 2023). "Tuesday 4 July 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  11. ^ Knox, David (12 July 2023). "Tuesday 11 July 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  12. ^ Knox, David (19 July 2023). "Tuesday 18 July 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  13. ^ Knox, David (26 July 2023). "Tuesday 25 July 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  14. ^ Knox, David (2 August 2023). "Tuesday 1 August 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  15. ^ Knox, David (9 August 2023). "Tuesday 8 August 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  16. ^ Knox, David (15 August 2023). "Tuesday 15 August 2023". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 August 2023.