Toronto, Ontario’s Maggie Frith exits the tent, while Milton, Ontario’s Raufikat Oyawoye earns the title of Star Baker for the second time this season
Stay-at-home mom and former lawyer Maggie Frith, 42, bid a final farewell to the tent following Fancy Dessert Week on THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Milton, Ontario’s Raufikat Oyawoye proved once again that she’s the zest earning the Star Baker title for the second time this season.
Only four bakers remained in the competition for Fancy Dessert Week, facing three delicately delicious challenges in an effort to reach the finale. For the Signature Bake, the contestants created 12 Miniature Entremets filled with layers of jelly, mousse and cake. In the Technical Bake, they took on a Passionfruit Chocolate Charlotte Cake and finally for the Show Stopper, the bakers had to impress the judges with a decadent - and crunchy - Meringue Crunch Cake.
As Maggie leaves the tent, the following bakers remain for the season finale:
- Mahathi Mundluru, 24, a business analyst from Markham, ON
- Raufikat Oyawoye, 35, an IT support engineer from Milton, ON
- Tanner Davies, 28, a marketing consultant from Winnipeg, MB
The final three bakers return to the tent for the final showdown to determine who will win THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW in the season finale next Sunday, April 4 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is now accepting applications for Season 5 from amateur bakers across the country looking to show off their skill, enthusiasm, drive and love of baking. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all 2021 auditions will be held virtually. For more information on how to apply online and the virtual audition process, please visit cbc.ca/life/greatcanadianbakingshow/casting.
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is produced by Proper Television in association with CBC and Love Productions. The executive producers are Cathie James and Lesia Capone, and the series producer is Marike Emery. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Susan Taylor is Executive in Charge of Production. The format is owned by Love Productions and distributed by Sky Vision. In addition to the original British series, the format has been produced in 23 territories including the United States, Australia, France and Ireland. THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW is presented with Robin Hood®. The Robin Hood Baking Family consists of a portfolio of leading baking brands.
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