Who won Star Baker on The Great British Bake Off tonight?
**WARNING: SPOILERS**
It was the semi-final of the Great British Bake Off this week – which saw the Great British Bake Off 2021 contestants tackle their longest bake yet as part of Pâtisserie Week.
The Bake Off theme saw the contestants making European pastries and cakes – and with three bakers getting a famous Hollywood handshake in the Signature Challenge alone, competition for Star Baker was fierce.
It was all to play for during the five-hour Showstopper round then - so, which one of the contestants was named Star Baker this week?
Here’s everything you need to know.
Who won Star Baker in Week Nine?
Crystelle won Star Baker for the second time in Week Nine as well as a ticket to the grand final. Crystelle received a handshake from Paul in the Signature Challenge, then was overcome with emotion when the judges complimented her ‘tropical wedding’ themed entremets Showstopper which was dedicated to her sister’s upcoming nuptials.
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“That, Crystelle, is flawless”, said Paul before applauding her.
Prue agreed, adding that Crystelle’s work was “beautiful”.
Who won Star Baker in Week Eight?
Chigs won Star Baker in Week Eight and bagged himself a spot in the semi-finals. For the Showstopper, the contestants had to bake a visually spectacular gluten-free cake and Prue said she couldn't "fault" Chigs' red velvet tier cake.
"Love it! Spot on," Paul added, as he tasted the rich bake.
Who won Star Baker in Week Seven?
Jürgen won the Star Bake title for the third time in the competition.
The 56-year-old well and truly impressed with his Showstopper caramel dessert, which had a crystal clear dome on top.
"It's nice to have you back!" Paul Hollywood joked to him after tasting the exquisite treat.
Who won Star Baker in Week Six?
Crystelle bagged the Star Baker title in Pastry Week, winning over the judges with her curry terrine pie.
"Such a beautiful cottage and I love all the little flowers and how you decorated them and had time to paint them!" Prue said. "The colour layers are lovely, and you've separated them with sweet potato."
"Have you seen this here?" Paul then said, pointing at the table, before giving Crystelle a surprise handshake.
"That curry – the way you've broken it down to sections and each one, for me, the spice blend, the hot water crust pastry and design..." he said.
"I absolutely agree, Crystelle. It's brave to make curry pie. It's witty. It's charming! And often things that are witty and charming are not also delicious and you got the pastry perfect!" Prue added.
Who won Star Baker in Week Five?
Giuseppe won Star Baker in German Week. For his Showstopper, the engineer put an Italian twist on the German bake, using flavours similar to Pandoro sweet bread.
"That looks really lovely and light. It's almost like a Panettone!" Prue said as she tasted Giuseppe's cake.
"That's better than a Panettone that. It's almost liked whisked sponge. Cherries are delicious. I think you've done an amazing job, Giuseppe."
This was his second time winning the accolade, which he previously won in Week Three.
Who won Star Baker in Week Four?
Chigs was the Star Baker for Week Four.
His Star Baker title appeared to be confirmed when he nabbed the second Hollywood handshake of the series. And his black forest gateau was so good that even Prue loved it – she isn’t normally a fan.
"Your flavours and textures are superb," Paul told him.
Prue added that his design and assembly of his gateau was “really clever”.
Who won Star Baker in Week Three?
Giuseppe was the Star Baker for Week Three.
After getting the first Hollywood handshake of the series for his traditional, Italian focaccia (which Paul even asked for the recipe of) and acing his ciabatta breadsticks in the Technical, Giuseppe topped it all with his 3D milk bread display of fruit and vegetables.
"I think the design is incredible. I think you've done amazing job," Paul told him.
"It's actually quite simple but you've executed it beautifully," Prue added.
Who won Star Baker in Week Two?
Jürgen won Star Baker for the second week in a row, with the competition stiff in the Bake Off tent this week.
For the Signature Challenge, Giuseppe impressed with his chocolate and coffee brandy snaps, which looked very pleasing to the eye.
Student Freya added a bit too much coffee to hers, but Prue still loved it, and Week One Star Baker Jürgen got his spot on, with host Matt Lucas offering him a handshake.
Next was the Signature, which saw Jürgen in first place, followed by Freya.
For the final Showstopper, the IT professional pulled it out the bag once again with a 3D windmill which moved.
"Sehr Gut," Prue said, meaning "very good" in German.
Who won Star Baker in Week One?
For the first week, the Star Baker accolade went to Jürgen, who well and truly impressed with his bakes.
The show's judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith fell in love with his Black Forest mini rolls, with Paul insisting the baker taste them himself as they were so good.
Host Noel Fielding even stole one on his way to the next baker's workstation.
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Jürgen's malt loaf in the Technical challenge needed a little work, with the judges agreeing he could have kept it in the oven a little longer, but the IT professional, 56, pulled it out bag with his Showstopper of a large standing lamp overlooking a reading book.
Prue said he'd used just the right amount of rose extract in his sponge, and Paul said he could be on the way to becoming the "Flavour King" of the competition.
Sounds like Jürgen could be one to watch!
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