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Great British Bake Off judge makes bold statement about 2025 winner

Great British Bake Off 2025 winner revealed after tense finale
  • Jasmine Mitchell, a 23-year-old medical student from Edinburgh, was crowned the winner of the 2025 Great British Bake Off series.
  • Mitchell secured her victory in season 16 by creating the largest cake in Bake Off history, a 1.2-metre showstopper.
  • Judge Paul Hollywood declared Mitchell the best winner the show has had in a long time.
  • During her time on the show, Mitchell received two coveted Hollywood handshakes and became only the second contestant to achieve five Star Baker wins.
  • Mitchell, who has alopecia, expressed pride in representing Scotland and credited her friends, family, and fellow finalists for their support throughout the competition.
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