The Great British Bake Off is just seven days away from crowning its series 16 winner. Baring any major disasters, a clear favourite is expected to become the latest champion.
The four remaining amateurs will return to the tent for the 2025 semi-final in just a few hours. Only three spots are up for grabs in next week’s grand finale, so there will be another hard goodbye this evening.
Viewers who have been watching week-by-week will not be surprised by who is the favourite to win the whole competition. There has been a clear frontrunner for a while and they are backed to go all the way.
Gambling.com has revealed the latest odds prior to tonight’s (October 28) semi-final. See who is the favourite to win before Patisserie Week.
Learn what challenges you can expect to see in the 2025 semi-final - as stern tests are set by the judges. Plus remind yourself of the start time for the latest episode.
7. Lesley - eliminated
Lesley was a favourite with the fans, who had started to step into the spotlight more. Unfortunately, she struggled in Meringue week and went home in episode seven. | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
8. Iain - eliminated
The self-declared 'Yeastie Boy', Iain, avoided being eliminated for a long time but eventually his time came in the quarter-final. He went home in week 8. | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
9. Toby - eliminated - semi-final
After continuing to impress as the competition goes on, Toby was among the favourites to win Bake Off - at least before the semi-final. He went home in the semi-final and finished fourth overall. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4
10. Aaron - 2/1
Aaron has had a bit of a topsy-turvy time in the GBBO tent and he is not currently backed to win. He has made it to the final and is 2/1 to win via Gambling.com | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
11. Tom - 15/8
Having previously been a frontrunner, Tom has struggled in recent weeks. He has, however, made it to the series 16 final. Tom is 15/8 to win via Gambling.com | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions
12. Jasmine - 8/15
Jasmine has won the most Star Bakers throughout the competition and it is no surprise that she continues to be the favourite to win the whole thing. She is odds on to win at 8/15 via Gambling.com | Channel 4/ Love Productions Photo: Channel 4/ Love Productions