The Great British Bake Off is a staple of television in the UK, having been on our screens since 2010.
Amateur bakers heading to a tent in the countryside to compete in a TV show based on a village fete may not seem like it would make for an entertaining show but when you add in chaotic hosts, expert judges and the ever-present risk of a soggy bottom there have been plenty of magic moments.
From the origin of the show with Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, plus the addition of hosts Mel and Sue the formula struck gold, moving from BBC Two to a primetime slot on BBC One. Following this Channel 4 snapped up the rights to the show, with Hollywood joined by Prue Leith, Noel Fielding, and as of series 14, Alison Hammond.
With so many competitors vying to win the coveted cake stand, it would make sense for fans to bet on their favourite in the competition.
However, due to suspicious bets being placed on a one contestant in 2015, betting on the show was suspended. BBC employees with insider information were implicated in the 'scandal' and many bookmakers no longer allow betting on pre-recorded TV shows.
But that doesn't stop some bookies, such as Paddy Power, predicting who will win. So even if you can't place a bet, here're The Great British Bake Off 2023 odds.
5. Rowan
Rowan has been a delight in the tent, cracking jokes and overall charming the hosts and judges with 14/1 odds. So far he has sculpted a cake of a deceased lobster, panicked over Parma Violet flavourings, while also creating a charcuterie board biscuit illusion for his favourite meal, even as a student. | Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions/Channel 4/PA Wire
6. Tasha
Tasha didn’t get off to the best of starts in the Bake Off tent, however during week two she was able to redeem herself by receiving the first Hollywood Handshake of the season for her marshmallow biscuit creation with 20/1 odds. | Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions/Channel 4/PA Wire
7. Matty
Teacher Matty is another contestant who got off to a rough start, needing multiple attempts to get his buttercream right during week one. However, he was able to redeem himself during biscuit week with his consistent quality and flavours with odds of 20/1. | Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions/Channel 4/PA Wire
8. Cristy
Despite the near disaster of Cristy rolling out Rowan’s biscuit dough, this personal assistant and mum is another steady contestant with 33/1 odds. Her delicate decor on her bakes is promising and her flavours good so she could be a dark horse in the competition. | Mark Bourdillon/Love Productions/Channel 4/PA Wire