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. The eighth season premiered on 18 September 2024 and honoured Cal Wilson.
The Bakers The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season: {| 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;"| Hometown ! style="background:SkyBlue" "color:Black;"| Competition Status |- ! Arvin Garcia | 36 || Nurse || VIC || style="background:Gold;"| |- ! Dimi Jayawardene | 40 || Early Childhood Teacher || NSW || style="background:LimeGreen;"| |- ! Elliot Styche | 34 || Singing Teacher || NSW || style="background:LimeGreen;"| |- ! Laurina Bowlen | 36 || 50s Dress Designer || QLD || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Adrian Barila | 28 || Theatre Performer || VIC || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Molly Cameron | 16 || School Student || NSW || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Melisa Chilimanzi | 30 || Digital Manager || NSW || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Jason Verner | 34 || Bartender || WA || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Jaden Briggs | 30 || K'gari Tour Guide || QLD || rowspan="2" style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Ryan Fielder | 29 || Learning Co-ordinator || VIC |- ! Vicki Priest | 43 || Government Officer || NSW || style="background:OrangeRed;"| |- ! Jill Carnovale | 70 || Retired || NSW || style="background:OrangeRed;"|
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 MollySB OUT Melisa SB OUT Jason SB OUT Jaden OUT Ryan Vicki OUT JillOUT
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 LaurinaPicnic 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) AdrianCosmo 3rd Go Go Skates ArvinPan de San Nicolas 2nd Kalesa DimiTraditional Linzers 6th African Safari Truck ElliotA Biscuit a Day 5th If the Boat's Rockin' Don't Come Knockin' JadenWalkabout 10th Bark Canoe JasonPistachio Cardamom 9th UFO LaurinaChristmas in a Cookie 8th London Sightseeing Bus MelisaStrawberry Daiquiri 1st Viking Ship MollyRed & Green Shall Be Seen 4th Pink Bisc-Ute RyanCherry 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) AdrianCoconut and Rum Sarawak 1st Scary Go Round ArvinOrange Sarawak 6th Tiyanak DimiCitrus Sarawak 5th Spooky Spider Cake ElliotChocolate Orange Sarawak 7th Pumpkin Patch Cake JasonRaspberry and Lime Sarawak 8th Voodoo Altar LaurinaTemple Sarawak 3rd Death by Chocolate MelisaKente Sarawak 4th African Face Mask MollyPineapple 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) AdrianCheesy Truffle Loaf 2nd Cheesecake Orbit ArvinCheesy Ensaymada Rolls 5th Matcha Made in Heaven DimiCheese, Spinach, and Bacon Wreath 3rd Fruity Fix ElliotParty Pesto Knots 1st Trip to France LaurinaSpicy Cheesy Twists 6th All Berry Bliss MelisaCheesy Herb Scrolls 7th Cosmopolitan Cheesecakes MollyBlackberry 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) AdrianKorean Pastries 1st Pepperkoker Melbourne Tram ArvinFilipino Pastries 5th Flinders Street Station DimiSri Lankan Pastries 4th Irish Castle ElliotThai Pastries 3rd Piano and Dancefloor LaurinaHand Stretched Pastries 6th Fairy Tree House MollyFamily 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) ArvinRainforest Cake 3rd Rising Phoenix DimiEarl Grey & Lavender Cake 1st "From Seed to Bloom" ElliotHaven for Wildlife 2nd Bake Off Family Tree
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