Every baker that was eliminated from The Great Australian Bake Off

During The Great Australian Bake Off, Vanessa wore her heart on her sleeve.

For the Italian, her life revolves around food, and she often celebrated her heritage during the competition.

While she did not win the competition, she said she was proud of herself.

Before the show aired, she said she was overjoyed to be a part of it all.

“There’s just something about that shed that fills me with so much joy, it’s where I could bake my heart out and create things I never thought possible!” she wrote on Instagram.

“I am so lucky to be amongst these talented bakers.”

For Jess, being a part of The Great Australian Bake Off was a dream come true.

Throughout the competition, she wowed the judges with her skills and passion.

Taking to Instagram after the grand final, she said it was an honour to be a part of it all.

“For me, this adventure began with a leap of faith, a collapsing cake, and a whole lot of nerves,” she wrote in a heartfelt caption on Instagram.

“I came into the tent battling imposter syndrome, postpartum depression, and carrying more anxiety than confidence. But Bake Off gave me back a part of myself I thought I’d lost.

“I grew, I learned, and I found joy in progress over perfection.”

In the post, she praised the other contestants, her fellow grand finalists Vanessa Furci and the winner, Beth Hoy.

“To stand beside you on finale day was an honour. You are strong, fierce, and compassionate women, and I’m in awe of you both.”

Tatiana entered the competition determined to showcase her Serbian heritage and skills.

Week after week, Rachel and Darren were impressed with her techniques.

Sadly, she finished in fourth place.

Despite being sent home just before the grand final, Tatiana said she was proud of herself and had a great time.

Throughout The Great Australian Bake Off, Anirban impressed everyone with his baking knowledge and ambitious creations.

He even won star baker during week three!

However, he was sent home during Earth Week.

Darren praised his creativity and said he would be greatly missed.

“I’ve had the best time of my life,” he said. “I’ve never had a bunch of baker friends, I’m gonna miss all of them, but I’m pretty sure they’ll be friends for life.”

During the competition, Aysha celebrated her memories of the Solomon Islands throughout her bakes.

She wowed the judges with her creativity and techniques, and was loved by the other contestants for her generosity.

While the Brisbane local won Star Baker in week two, she was eliminated during Japan week.

“I’ve had an amazing time. It really opened my eyes to my skills and showed me that I can do anything that I can put my mind to,” she said teary-eyed.

Brian was determined to showcase his skills, and increase his passion for baking.

Each week, the stay-at-home-dad gave it his all, and embraced every challenge.

Unfortunately, the 51-year-old fell short in Little and Large Week.

“I had a great time,” he said.

“Every baker that’s left deserve to be in the top three. They are all so good, so passionate, they’ve helped reinvigorate my love of baking.”

As a passionate vegan, Jai came into the competition with a passion for plant-based recipes and bold flavours. 

Each week, they embraced every challenge that came their way. 

Unfortunately, during Tropical Week, they fell short. 

While their show-stopper had flavour, it was dry. 

“I’ve had such a good time,” they said. 

“I’ve met so many beautiful people, it’s been so fun just to nerd pout with people about baking, I never get to do that.”

She brought so much joy, enthusiasm and talent to the show, but sadly during bread week, Kelarnie’s time in the competition came to an end.

“I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I did not even expect to be here. I’ve made so many new friends and I can’t wait to be baking again,” the 22-year-old shared as she farewelled her fellow bakers and now lifelong friends.

Wesley entered the Bake Off tent with flair and a love of baking.

Having grown up in the country, his baking style is inspired by the CWA.

However, he was sent home during pie week.

Despite being sent home during the third week, he had no regrets.

“I’ve had an amazing time, I’m really proud of myself,” he said after his elimination.

“I will be taking away 11 new friends.”

Erik was ready to tackle anything that came his way during the baking competition.

Based in Manly with his dog, Duke, Erik previously called Michigan home.

He entered the tent with a passion for baking and a love of decorating, inspired by his Polish grandmother.

Sadly, he was the second contestant to be sent home during biscuit week.

While sad to leave, he said it was a “once in a lifetime experience”.

“My time at Bake Off has been absolutely incredible, I wouldn’t have traded it for the world, it’s been such a cool experience,” he said.

Gregson entered The Great Australian Bake Off with a smile, a love of pineapples, and lots of colour.

The hairdresser has been baking since he was nine years old, and

While he brought flair to all of his bakes, and even some impressive dance moves, he was the first contestant eliminated from the competition.

“I’ve had the best time,” he said.

“The stuff that I have learned I have learned in this shed… is priceless. I might be the first gone, but they’re always gonna remember my pineapple dance.”

Darren said his warm personality and joyful energy would be missed in the shed.