We blame the stormy weather
And so, it's all over for yet another year.
Last night saw the 'Bake Off' final pull us all in for one more night of cake indulgence, as we witnessed the crowning of this year's winner.
Laura, Peter, and Dave were all in the running for the title and were challenged with making custard slices, walnut whirls, and a showstopper dessert tower. Did it all go to plan?
Well, Laura undoubtedly had the biggest hiccups of the three finalists, with her custard slices failing to set, and her walnut whirls happening to be the worst of a great bunch. However, Noel Fielding was on hand to dish out words of encouragement to help her through.
Just go forward. ❤️ #GBBO @noelfielding11 pic.twitter.com/jcxq8gdkqK
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) November 24, 2020
Listening to Noel giving Laura advice tonight had me near in tears! It was the sweetest thing. #gbbo
— Dawn Ross (@DawnRoss3) November 25, 2020
The final showstopper proved very challenging to all three of the contestants - it must have been the stormy weather - except for Dave perhaps, who finished up with a few minutes to spare.
Dave sitting on a stool, eating raspberries and offering to help others as they rush to finish their showstoppers is the chilled out vibe we all need right now. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/4ujlbDVkeY
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) November 24, 2020
Dave having finished his epic cake, watching the other two struggle #GBBO #GBBOFinal #bakeoff pic.twitter.com/fVuoE5DL6R
— Ben Taylorson (@BenTaylorson) November 24, 2020
And in the end, it was Peter who was crowned the winner of the 'Bake Off' final 2020. He's now the youngest-ever winner of the competition.
There were no friends and family present on the day, but the crew of the show, as well as all of the staff of the hotel the production stayed in, were on hand to celebrate.
The winner of The Great British Bake Off 2020 is… PETER! #GBBO pic.twitter.com/GHfGWyh1D8
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) November 24, 2020
Bake Off could have easily skipped this year...
..but they didn't. Instead the production team, catering, hotel staff and the cast self-isolated for a week and then bubbled *for weeks* so that the show could air.
A huge commitment, for a show we really needed #GBBO pic.twitter.com/W3KF2HABOP
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) November 24, 2020
Here's some of the best, emotional, reaction that viewers were sharing online. That mini montage at the end caught out a lot of people.
Prue: I want a picture with you, Peter
Me: #GBBOFinal #GBBO pic.twitter.com/3e3C7Ppu69
— becca. ♔ (@flower_charmer) November 24, 2020
So, we’re all agreed, Noel should be put up for a sainthood? #GBBO #GBBOFinal
— Henry Bird (@henryfabird) November 24, 2020
Not gonna lie I got more than a little teary-eyed at the mini film at the end- 2020 has been a dumpster fire but #GBBO has ever been a little oasis of calm in the middle of it all. Thanks to all the crew who made it happen.
— jm123 (@Jennife87220510) November 24, 2020
In all seriousness all that they done in order to give us The Bake Off this year with COVID-19 is massively appreciated. Massive THANK YOU!! #GBBO
— Emma ?️? (@ERBQ1991) November 24, 2020
Best thing about #GBBO is that they all become close friends. It's adorable :)
— Em ❤️????? (@xXEmmziieeXx) November 24, 2020
Bloody hell that ending was something else.
Brought a tear to a glass eye.#GBBO
— Rob (@RobM_135) November 24, 2020
Mr. Spoon got the chop too, after all of those kisses.
Throwing Mr Spoon out of the tent is probably the only decision of this season I've actually agreed with #GBBO pic.twitter.com/xTyNPreefy
— Lewis Addlington-Lee (@Lewis_ALee) November 24, 2020
We'll take a waistcoat there, Rowan.
Give ? us ?the ? etsy?link ?#GBBO pic.twitter.com/z9gwptteEN
— Vic Sautter (@Sautteen) November 24, 2020
And finally, both of these messages at the very end might have set off some people too. Ex-contestant Luis Troyano died earlier this year.
❤️ #GBBO pic.twitter.com/sOL4JneGEG
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) November 24, 2020
Rest in peace, dear Luis. ❤️ #GBBO pic.twitter.com/irEnGEEPkH
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) November 24, 2020