‘The Great British Baking Show’ Underwhelming Finale Crowns a Surprise Winner

This year’s new season of The Great British Baking Show has come to a close with a soggy whimper instead of its usual flavorful bang. After hiring a new host with a more calming presence than their last, giving the win to a fan-favorite, and having no controversies, everything feels a bit…uneventful. But is that a good thing?

(Warning: Spoilers ahead for the finale of Series 14 of The Great British Baking Show, including this year’s winner.)

After Tasha, who would’ve been the first deaf winner of GBBS, was eliminated from the competition during last week’s semifinals, the final round was looking a little dry. Dan, a baker who killed at the technical challenges but struggled when it came to creativity, had a promising shot at coming out on top. Josh, who won star baker twice, also had a similar chance. And Matty, a beloved hunk and the baking world’s version of Paul Mescal, made the finale—but with fewer wins under his belt, he seemed to be the underdog.

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