The sixth season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 27 January 2022 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 27 January 2022 until 31 March 2022, and saw Ella Rossanis win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.
Production In December 2020, there was speculation the series was to be picked up by the Seven Network after the previous four seasons were aired on Foxtel's Lifestyle channels, however in March 2021, Foxtel was in “advanced discussions” for a series return. In June 2021, it was officially renewed by Foxtel with auditions open from June to 18 July 2021, with BBC Studios Australia taking over production from Fremantle Australia.
The Bakers The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season. Among the bakers is MasterChef Australia Season 1 contestant, Tom Mosby, who ranked in 9th place. {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" |- ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Baker ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Age ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Occupation ! style="background:SkyBlue;" "color:Black;"| Competition Status |- ! Ella Rossanis | 35 || Creative Copywriter || style="background:Gold;"| |- ! Aaron Hawton | 31 || High School Teacher || style="background:LimeGreen;"| |- ! Nurman Noor | 35 || General Practitioner || style="background:LimeGreen;"| |- ! Hoda Alzubaidi | 28 || Publishing Sales || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Jawin Ratchawong | 27 || Public Servant || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Carmel Scassa | 48 || Document Controller || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Haydn Allbutt | 46 || Scientist & Stay-at-home Dad || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Ashley Callaghan | 30 || Retired Navy Veteran || style="background:Orange;"| |- ! Naveid 'Nav' Zarshoy | 32 || Recruitment Consultant || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Blessing Mudzikitiri | 19 || Disability Support Worker || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Tom Mosby | 52 || CEO || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Lidia Morosin | 62 || Retail Sales || style="background:OrangeRed;"|
Results summary Elimination Chart Baker 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EllaSB SB WINNER Aaron SB Runner-Up Nurman SB SB Runner-Up Hoda SB OUT Jawin OUT Carmel SB OUT Haydn SB OUT Ashley LEFT Nav OUT Blessing OUT Tom OUT LidiaOUT
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 Baker Signature(Sponge cake) Technical(Cotton Cheesecake) Showstopper(Miniature World Cake) Aaron Pavlova Lamington Sponge 1st Scrum-ptious Rugby Mud Cake Ashley Tropical Sponge 6th Enchanted Fairy Book Cake Blessing Berry Sponge 11th Volcano World Cake Carmel Bunny Drizzle Sponge 5th Giant Carrot Cake Ella Princess Passionfruit Sponge 7th "Taboobs" Cake Hoda Persian Pistachio Sponge 3rd Top of the World Cake Haydn Blueberry Sponge 10th Musical Theatre Cake Jawin Sticky Rice Sponge 12th Strawberry Mountain Cake Lidia Vanilla Strawberry Sponge 4th Grandchildren Cake Nav Spiced Pumpkin Sponge 8th Chocolate Volcano Cake Nurman Pandan Sponge 2nd Waterfall Mountain Cake Tom Meringue Sponge 9th Torres Strait Cake
Episode 2: Biscuit Week Baker Signature(Slice & Bake Biscuits) Technical(Alfajores) Showstopper(Biscuit Chandelier) Aaron Chill Vibes Biscuits 7th Flower Power Gingerbread Ashley Dark Slice of the Moon Biscuits 2nd Hippie Chandelier Blessing Zesty Bee Biscuits 6th Cookie Africa Carmel Italian Spumoni Biscuits 3rd Christmas Tree Ella Poo Emoji Biscuits 1st Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Mobile Hoda Persian Ta'arof Biscuits 5th Light Your World Haydn Conical Flask Biscuits 9th Chocolate Biscuit Chandelier Jawin Perfect Matcha Biscuits 8th Hive Five Nav Afghanistan Flag Biscuits 11th Floral Ombre Spiral Nurman Coffee-Right Biscuits 4th Pocky Sticks Tom Game of Cards Biscuits 10th Memories of Home
Episode 3: Bread Week Baker Signature(Flavoured Bread Rolls) Technical(Swedish Cinnamon & Cardamom Bread) Showstopper(Gardenscape Focaccia) Aaron "Babka" Ganoush 3rd Sunflower Focaccia Ashley Tomato Pretzel Rolls 9th Garden Bed Focaccia Blessing Vegan Herb Twists 6th Rainbow Focaccia Carmel Olive & Feta Rolls 7th Antipasto Vase Focaccia Ella Za'tar Challah Rolls 2nd Magical Fairy Garden Focaccia Hoda Tsoureki Bread Rolls 10th Dill & Sea Salt Focaccia Haydn Cheesy Bread Rolls 5th Tryptic Harvest Fields Focaccia Jawin Laotion Sausage Rolls 8th Ode to Canberra Focaccia Nav Afghan Lamb Rolls 1st Kids in the Garden Focaccia Nurman Squid Ink Knots 4th Flowering Focaccia
Episode 4: Nostalgia Week Baker Signature(Layered Pavlova) Technical(Apricot Steamed Pudding) Showstopper(Nostalgic Mash-Up) Aaron Bloody Earl Pavlova 3rd Vanilla Slice with "Wagon Wheels" Ashley Poached Pear Pavlova 5th Koala Cake Carmel Vino Cotto Pavlova 1st Lamington & Trifle Cake Ella Cab Sav Pav 2nd Fairy Bread Tower Hoda Baklava Pavlova 8th Cherry Ripe Lamington Cake Haydn Layered Berry Pavlova 9th Frog in the Pond Lamington Jawin Halo-Halo Pavlova 6th Honey Jaw Toffee Vienetta Cake Nav Strawberry, Basil & Lime Pavlova 7th Harbour Bridge Cake Nurman Summertime in Hong Kong Pavlova 4th ANZAC, Jelly & Pavlova Tart
Episode 5: Homegrown Week Baker Signature(Open Galette) Technical(Macadamia, Aniseed Myrtle, & Bush Honey Trifle) Showstopper(Australian Native Bread Sculpture) Aaron Davidson Plum Galette 1st Blue-Ringed Octopus Ashley Carmel Pear Galette 2nd Crocodile Family Ella Aussie in America Galette 4th Kookaburra Hoda Quandong Galette 5th Turtle Family Haydn Shellfish Galette 3rd Bush Scene Jawin Cheesy Kangaroo Galette 7th Waratah Nurman Wallaby Galette 6th Lemon Myrtle Octopus
Episode 6: French Week Baker Signature(Mille-feuille) Technical(Brioche à tête) Showstopper(Religieuse a l'ancienne) Aaron Baklava Mille-Feuille 3rd Marbled Nun Carmel Tiramisu Mille-Feuille 7th Raspberry Vanilla Nun Ella Mille-Feuille'asauruses 1st "Mummy" Hoda Banoffee Pie Mille-Feuille 5th Mango Thai Basil Nun Haydn Hazelnut Raspberry Mille-Feuille 4th Lavender Nun Jawin Sweet & Salty Mille-Feuille 6th Bless-Choux Nun Nurman Sideways Mille-Feuille 2nd Flavour of the Tropics Nun
Episode 7: Dessert Week Baker Signature(Baked Custard) Technical(Gourmet Raspberry Tart) Showstopper(Dessert Charcuterie Board) AaronKey Lime Pie Pot de Creme 5th Dessert for Dinner Carmel Baked Coconut Orange Custard 6th Mi Casa, Su Casa Ella Lulu's Tea Party 1st My Kids' Brekky Hoda Knafeh 2nd Sweet Citrus Board Jawin Thai Custard 3rd Jawin on a Plate Nurman Maple, Ginger, and Miso Custard 4th Ode to Tasmania
Episode 8: Fruit & Veg Week Baker Signature(Savoury Vegetable Tarts) Technical(Erbazzone Pie) Showstopper(Basket Weave Cake) Aaron Brunch Canapes 2nd Picnic Basket Ella Heartlets 1st Pina Colada Toy Basket Hoda Spanakopita & Beetroot Tartlets 4th Spiced Pumpkin Cake Jawin Banh Mi & Eggplant Tartlets 5th Yuzu & Tamarind Cake Nurman Onion Tarte Tatin & Crispy Kale Tartlet 3rd Rhubarb Rhubarb Cake
Episode 9: Patisserie Week Baker Signature(Breakfast Pastries) Technical(Gateau St. Honoré) Showstopper(Gravity-Defying Biscuit Piñata) Aaron Kouign-Amman & Rhubarb Danishes 4th Fish Piñata Ella Cheese Babka & Chocolate Rugelach 1st Worry Monster Piñata Hoda Bienenstich & Apple Strudels 3rd Unicorn Piñata Nurman Cruffins & Danish Pastries 2nd Piñata Face
Episode 10: Finale Baker Signature(Fondant Fancies) Technical(Chocolate, Pear, and Hazelnut Torte) Showstopper(Ultimate Dream Home Cake) Aaron Tea Fondant Fancies 2nd Tree House Ella Coffee Fondant Fancies 3rd Gateau Chateau Nurman Herb Fondant Fancies 1st Glass House
Ratings
References