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The Great Australian Bake Off Starring No. of episodes10 Original network LifeStyle Original release 18 September (2024-09-18 ) – 20 November 2024 (2024-11-20 )
The eighth season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 18 September 2024 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 was hosted by Cal Wilson (in her final hosting role) and Natalie Tran , and was judged by Darren Purchese and Rachel Khoo .
Production
The eighth season, filmed earlier in 2023, aired in 2024 and was the second and final appearance of Cal Wilson as host as she died in October 2023.[ 1] [ 2] The eighth season premiered on 18 September 2024 and honoured Cal Wilson.[ 3]
The Bakers
The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:
Baker
Age
Occupation
Hometown
Competition Status
Arvin Garcia
36
Nurse
VIC
Season Winner
Dimi Jayawardene
40
Early Childhood Teacher
NSW
Season Runner-Up
Elliot Styche
34
Singing Teacher
NSW
Season Runner-Up
Laurina Bowlen
36
50s Dress Designer
QLD
Eliminated (Episode 9)
Adrian Barila
28
Theatre Performer
VIC
Eliminated (Episode 8)
Molly Cameron
16
School Student
NSW
Eliminated (Episode 7)
Melisa Chilimanzi
30
Digital Manager
NSW
Eliminated (Episode 6)
Jason Verner
34
Bartender
WA
Eliminated (Episode 5)
Jaden Briggs
30
K'gari Tour Guide
QLD
Eliminated (Episode 4)
Ryan Fielder
29
Learning Co-ordinator
VIC
Vicki Priest
43
Government Officer
NSW
Eliminated (Episode 2)
Jill Carnovale
70
Retired
NSW
Eliminated (Episode 1)
Results summary
Elimination Chart
Baker
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Arvin
SB
SB
WINNER
Dimi
SB
Runner-Up
Elliot
SB
SB
Runner-Up
Laurina
OUT
Adrian
SB
OUT
Molly
SB
OUT
Melisa
SB
OUT
Jason
SB
OUT
Jaden
OUT
Ryan
Vicki
OUT
Jill
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
The baker was eliminated
Awarded Star Baker
Season winner
Episode 1: Cake Week
Airdate: 18 September 2024
Baker
Signature(Pull-Apart Cakes )
Technical(Passionfruit Chiffon Cake)
Showstopper(Epic Birthday Cake)
Adrian
Paint Palette
1st
Disco Shag Cake
Arvin
Kamayan Feast
2nd
Journey of Discovery
Dimi
Field of Flowers
7th
Macaron Tower
Elliot
Treble Clef
6th
Vintage Pistachio Cake
Jaden
Long-Necked Turtle
12th
Desert Dreaming
Jason
Moonlit Galaxy
3rd
Two Countries
Jill
Hot Pink Flamingo
5th
Pina Colada Cake
Laurina
Retro Caravan
11th
Fancactus Cake
Melisa
Hair
8th
Indlovu Cake
Molly
Blooming Heart
4th
Mocrackle Cake
Ryan
Chai Shark
10th
Donut Explosion
Vicki
Mermaid Tail
9th
Razzle Dazzle Cake
Episode 2: Bread Week
Airdate: 25 September 2024
Baker
Signature(Bread sticks )
Technical(Zopf )
Showstopper(Scored & Painted Loaves)
Adrian
Grissini Braids
2nd
Written in the Stars
Arvin
Garlic & Onion Breadsticks
10th
Parol Loaves
Dimi
Corianda & Sea Salt Grissini
9th
Mexican Fiesta
Elliot
In the Middle East
6th
Picnic at the Farm
Jaden
Saltbush & Native Thyme Breadsticks
3rd
Bush Style Damper
Jason
Carry Me Away Grissini
11th
Jalapeno, Cheese and Corn Loaves
Laurina
Picnic Munchies
7th
Garden Loaves
Melisa
Baobab Breadsticks
1st
Let's Get In Formation Loaves
Molly
Prosciutto Cheese Twists
4th
Mandalas
Ryan
Mexican Fiesta Grissini
8th
Day of the Dead Bread
Vicki
Garlic Breadsticks
5th
For the Bees Loaves
Episode 3: Back to Basics Week
Airdate: 2 October 2024
Baker
Signature(Scones )
Technical(Chocolate Tart )
Showstopper(Vertical Pie )
Adrian
Pineapple & Rosemary Hawaiian Scones
1st
Apple Pie Camp Fire
Arvin
Coconut Bibingka Scones
2nd
Poached Pear Bayanihan
Dimi
Pumpkin & Ginger Scones
7th
Three Pork Pies
Elliot
Maple Pecan Scones
3rd
Pork Central Station
Jaden
Davidson Plum Scones
9th
Peach & Quandong Bark Hut
Jason
Candied Ginger Scones
8th
Chicken Curry Lotus Pond
Laurina
Lavender & Lemon Scones
6th
Mixed Berry & Mango Carousel
Melisa
Blabaer Scones
10th
Matcha Chocolate Pecan Ruin
Molly
Sticky Date Scones
5th
Blood Orange Pot of Gold
Ryan
Peach Melba Scones
4th
Mince Pie Christmas Tree
No-one was eliminated in this episode, due to Laurina experiencing an electrical fault in the showstopper. Two will be eliminated in the next episode.
Episode 4: Biscuit Week
Airdate: 9 October 2024
Baker
Signature(Linzer Cookies )
Technical(Mocha Mochi Cookies)
Showstopper(Moving Biscuit Vehicle)
Adrian
Cosmo
3rd
Go Go Skates
Arvin
Pan de San Nicolas
2nd
Kalesa
Dimi
Traditional Linzers
6th
African Safari Truck
Elliot
A Biscuit a Day
5th
If the Boat's Rockin' Don't Come Knockin'
Jaden
Walkabout
10th
Bark Canoe
Jason
Pistachio Cardamom
9th
UFO
Laurina
Christmas in a Cookie
8th
London Sightseeing Bus
Melisa
Strawberry Daiquiri
1st
Viking Ship
Molly
Red & Green Shall Be Seen
4th
Pink Bisc-Ute
Ryan
Cherry Apple
7th
Taco 'Bout A Food Truck
Episode 5: Celebration Week
Airdate: 16 October 2024
Baker
Signature(Sarawak )
Technical(Christmas Ornaments)
Showstopper(Spooky Blacklight Cake)
Adrian
Coconut and Rum Sarawak
1st
Scary Go Round
Arvin
Orange Sarawak
6th
Tiyanak
Dimi
Citrus Sarawak
5th
Spooky Spider Cake
Elliot
Chocolate Orange Sarawak
7th
Pumpkin Patch Cake
Jason
Raspberry and Lime Sarawak
8th
Voodoo Altar
Laurina
Temple Sarawak
3rd
Death by Chocolate
Melisa
Kente Sarawak
4th
African Face Mask
Molly
Pineapple Sarawak
2nd
Tombstone Terror
The episode marks the final appearance of Wilson hosting the show until her death before the next five episodes. Tran continued hosting the following challenges in each episode, alongside Khoo and Purchese.
Episode 6: Cheese Week
Airdate: 23 October 2024
Baker
Signature(Cheesy Tear & Share)
Technical(Three Cheese Pie)
Showstopper(Floating Cheesecake)
Adrian
Cheesy Truffle Loaf
2nd
Cheesecake Orbit
Arvin
Cheesy Ensaymada Rolls
5th
Matcha Made in Heaven
Dimi
Cheese, Spinach, and Bacon Wreath
3rd
Fruity Fix
Elliot
Party Pesto Knots
1st
Trip to France
Laurina
Spicy Cheesy Twists
6th
All Berry Bliss
Melisa
Cheesy Herb Scrolls
7th
Cosmopolitan Cheesecakes
Molly
Blackberry Ricotta Scrolls
4th
Tea vs Coffee
Episode 7: Spice Week
Airdate: 30 October 2024
Baker
Signature(Spiced Filo Pasties)
Technical(Crullers)
Showstopper(3D Biscuit Structures)
Adrian
Korean Pastries
1st
Pepperkoker Melbourne Tram
Arvin
Filipino Pastries
5th
Flinders Street Station
Dimi
Sri Lankan Pastries
4th
Irish Castle
Elliot
Thai Pastries
3rd
Piano and Dancefloor
Laurina
Hand Stretched Pastries
6th
Fairy Tree House
Molly
Family Favourites
2nd
Honey Bee Hotel
Episode 8: Italian Week
Airdate: 6 November 2024
Baker
Signature(Pizza)
Technical(Pesche Con Crema)
Showstopper(Tiramisu)
Adrian
Springtime Pizza
2nd
Tiramichoux Lamp
Arvin
Longanissa Pizza
4th
Tiramisu Spheres
Dimi
Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza
1st
Meringue-isu
Elliot
Pineapple on a Pizza
5th
Brownie-misu
Laurina
Canadian Bacon Pizza
3rd
Berrimisu Pastry Tower
Episode 9: Patisserie Week
Airdate: 13 November 2024
Baker
Signature(Kouign-amann )
Technical(Strawberry Tart)
Showstopper(Petit Fours )
Arvin
Lemon Myrtle Kouign-amann
1st
Petit Collection
Dimi
Spiced Orange Kouign-amann
4th
Black Sesame Petit Fours
Elliot
Breakfast Kouign-amann
3rd
"Petite" Fours
Laurina
Lemon and Cardamom Kouign-amann
2nd
Colorful Petit Fours
Episode 10: Finale
Baker
Signature(Botanical Cake)
Technical(Paris-Brest)
Showstopper(Free Choice)
Arvin
Rainforest Cake
3rd
Rising Phoenix
Dimi
Earl Grey & Lavender Cake
1st
"From Seed to Bloom"
Elliot
Haven for Wildlife
2nd
Bake Off Family Tree
References