Being on the programme has been a huge boost to my self confidence
I’m full of nerves by nature.. but I love challenges
Judges Paul and Prue with host Sandi Toksvig whole life, trying to prove to myself I can talk to people and do “normal” things. I have gone from whispering in public, to gradually breaking out of my shell at university, to working in mental health and helping others – and to now having been on TV.
What was your lowest moment and your highest moment in the tent?
My lowest moment was after the judging of my Chelsea buns signature in Bread Week. I’d put so much pressure on myself to do well that week. And I hadn’t recovered before the technical challenge started, so I wasn’t thinking straight. And then I was in last place for that. The highest moment was getting Star Baker for the first time in week five. I started believing in myself more then. Funniest moment in or out of the tent?
In week four, I accidentally grilled my teapot in the RELAXED Kim-Joy ready to pipe microwave.
What are you hoping for now, is there an ultimate baking dream?
I would love to write baking books. I would also like to combine baking with helping people with their mental health. I have been passionate about that for a long time. I hope this will be a life change and the start of new adventures. What’s been your favourite challenge/ theme this series and least favourite?
My favourites were the biscuit chandelier, melting chocolate ball, korovai and kagekone. They made me learn a lot and were interesting challenges. My least favourite challenges would be all of the technicals – because I didn’t have a pre-practised plan broken down into specific time segments and so, therefore, I rushed everything and made silly mistakes. Approaching the final, how were the nerves?
Going into the final was the most relaxed I’d felt out of all the weeks in the tent. I felt so happy I had got that far, with two other brilliant bakers. It felt like we were all winners. There was no fear of being the one who is sent home, as we were all going home after that week. What’s the best thing about taking part in Bake Off?
The best thing about taking part in Bake Off is my confidence has grown massively. I used to be extremely socially anxious and have worked on that my What’s been your favourite challenge/ theme this series and least favourite?
I think all the challenges are very imaginative. The biscuit chandelier is an inspiring idea, never really thought about that before. Answers to the second part have to be the challenges for Danish Week. Only because doughs can do so much better with a little bit more proving time.
Approaching the final, how were the nerves?
I am always nervous, as it is my nature. Being in the
Bake Off final is a great experience, but even the thought of it, is quite scary, it’s like a final board exam, equivalent to GCSE or A level.
I am quite a shy and gentle person and I am always worrying I am not doing my best, and probably try too hard to better myself. What was your lowest moment and your highest moment in the tent? My vegan Rahul concentrates