The Great Australian Bake Off
Season 3
Starring
Country of originAustralia
No. of episodes10
Release
Original networkLifeStyle Food
Original release11 October (2016-10-11) –
14 December 2016 (2016-12-14)
Season chronology

The third season of The Great Australian Bake Off premiered on 11 October 2016 on the LifeStyle Food network, and saw 12 home bakers take part in a bake-off to test their baking skills as they battled to be crowned The Great Australian Bake Off's best amateur baker.[1] The season consisted of 10 episodes. Each episode saw bakers put through three challenges, with each episode having its own theme or discipline. The season aired from 11 October 2016 until 14 December 2016, and saw Olivia McMahon win. The season was hosted by Claire Hooper and Mel Buttle, and was judged by Maggie Beer and Matt Moran.

The Bakers

The following is the list of the bakers that competed this season:[2]

Baker Age Occupation Hometown Competition Status
Olivia McMahon 37Fine Dining WaitressBrisbane, QueenslandSeason Winner
Monica Cavallaro 43Retail ManagerSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Antonio Marcora 16School StudentSydney, New South WalesSeason Runner-Up
Liesel Morgan 20University StudentPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 9)
Fiona Nguyen 32Patent & Trademark LawyerBrisbane, QueenslandEliminated (Episode 8)
James Rudd 26IT Technical SupportPerth, Western AustraliaEliminated (Episode 7)
Noel Button 59Retired TeacherLaunceston, TasmaniaEliminated (Episode 6)
Jeremy Allan 30Welding & Vessel InspectorAdelaide, South AustraliaEliminated (Episode 5)
Bojan Petrovic 37Tow Truck Business OwnerCanberra, Australian Capital TerritoryEliminated (Episode 4)
Diana Gyllen 29ModelSydney, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 3)
Cheryl Roberts 59Horse TrainerBerry, New South WalesEliminated (Episode 2)
Janette Betts 62Palliative Care NurseMelbourne, VictoriaEliminated (Episode 1)

Results Summary

Elimination Chart
Baker12345678910
OliviaSBSBSBWINNER
MonicaSBSBRunner-Up
AntonioSBSBRunner-Up
LieselSBOUT
FionaOUT
JamesOUT
NoelOUT
JeremyOUT
BojanOUT
DianaOUT
CherylOUT
JanetteOUT

Colour key:

  Got through to the next round  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner
  One of the judges' favourite bakers that week  The baker was eliminated
  One of the judges' least favourite bakers that week  Season runner-up

Episodes

  The baker was eliminated  Awarded Star Baker  Season winner

Episode 1: Cakes

Baker Signature
(Lamingtons)		 Technical
(Pear and Amaretto Cake)		 Showstopper
(Ombre Cake)
Fiona Pandan Lamingtons10thBel Air
Bojan Lime Lamingtons12thForever Blue
Olivia Red Skin Lollipops and Raspberry Jelly Lamingtons8thLemon Delight
Jeremy Chocolate Cherry Lamingtons1stPiña Colada
Liesel Ginger and Honey Lamingtons4thFairy
Diana Mocha Cherry Lamingtons9thCitrus
James Green Tea Lamingtons3rdHaut et Bas Gateaux
Antonio Chocolate Cherry Lamingtons11thFloral and Isomalt
Monica Tiramisu Lamingtons7thBerry
Noel Chocolate and Citrus Lamingtons2ndShades of Autumn
Cheryl Marmalade Lamingtons6thNectar of the Gods
Janette Chocolate Lamingtons5thRose

Episode 2: Biscuits

Baker Signature
(Savoury Biscuits)		 Technical
(16 Florentine biscuits)		 Showstopper
(Biscuit Landmarks)
James Parmesan and Chive Biscuits2ndPerth Bell Tower
Olivia Oats, Poppy Seed and Black Salt Biscuits3rdGingerbread Arc de Triomphe
Monica Savoury Macarons8thWorld Landmarks
Cheryl Blue Cheese, Garlic & Chive Biscuits10thSt. Basil's Cathedral
Noel Savoury Shortbread9thMum's Christmas in Paris
Bojan Mediterranean Shortbread7thSpicy Sphinx
Fiona Chilli, Fennel, Thyme and Cheese Biscuits6thPyramids of Giza
Jeremy Pizza Biscuits11thIndian Spiced Taj Mahal
Antonio Savoury Biscotti1stBig Ben
Diana Bacon and Fennel Crackers4thEiffel Tower
Liesel Pumpkin Seed Oatcakes5thTaj Mahal of Tea

Episode 3: Pies & Tarts

Baker Signature
(Quiche)		 Technical
(4 Pistachio Frangipane Tarts with Roasted Rhubarb and Raspberries)		 Showstopper
(Three Tiered Pies)
Olivia Bacon and Asparagus Quiche4thThree Tiered Pork Pies
Monica Three Mushrooms Quiche6thThree Course Meal
Noel Smoked Salmon Quiche9thThree Tiered Frangipane Pies
Antonio Pea and Asparagus Quiche7thSweet Cheese Pies
Liesel Asparagus, Capsicum and Broccollini Quiche2ndApple Pie
Diana Beef Taco Quiche8thPrincess Pies
Fiona Zucchini and Feta Quiche5thWinter Fruit Pies
James Herbs, Tomato and Pumpkin Quiche3rdPloughman's Lunch
Jeremy Curried Egg Quiche10th'Apple Tree' Tiered Pies
Bojan Chorizo, Spanish Tomatoes and Onions Quiche1stCaramelised Onion Pie

Episode 4: Chocolate

Baker Signature
(Chocolate Slice)		 Technical
(French Chocolate Dacquoise)		 Showstopper
(36 Miniature Chocolate Cakes)
Jeremy Tower Slice1stChocolate and Raspberry Cakes
Noel Hazelnut and Ginger Slice6thNaked Chocolate Cakes
Antonio Passionfruit Caramel and Coconut Slice3rdChocolate, Raspberry and Macadamia Cakes
Olivia Cheesecake Brownies7thChocolate and Hazelnut Layered Cakes
Monica S'mores Slice2ndChocolate and Espresso Cakes
Fiona S'more Chocolate Slice5thChocolate and Passionfruit Cakes
Bojan Choc Orange Slice9thChocolate Passion Squares
James Chocolate Orange Slice4thChocolate and Hazelnut Sponge Cakes
Liesel Zserbó Slice8thChocolate and Mandarin Cakes

Episode 5: Bread

Baker Signature
(6 Burger Buns)		 Technical
(Fig, Walnut and Fennel Seed Baguettes		 Showstopper
(6 Sweet and 6 Savoury Bagels)
Fiona Salmon Burgers6thMatcha Tea and Red Bean Bagels
Nori Bagels
Noel Spelt Bun Burgers8thCinnamon, Orange and Fig Bagels
Onion and Thyme Bagels
Monica Milk Bun Burgers3rdStrawberry Bagels
French Onion Bagels
Jeremy Brioche Burgers7thCraisin and Raspberry Bagels
Spinach, Feta and Pistachio Bagels
Antonio Classic Brioche Burgers1stRum and Raisin Bagels
Beetroot Bagels
Olivia Aussie Burgers2ndFrench Toast Bagels
Garlic Bagels
Liesel German Burgers4thSpiced Orange and Sultana Bagels
Beetroot and Thyme Bagels
James Japanese Burgers5thBlueberry Bagels
Onion, Garlic and Fennel Bagels

Episode 6: Retro

Baker Signature
(Swiss Roll)		 Technical
(12 Neenish Tarts)		 Showstopper
(Bombe Alaska)
Olivia Sticky Date Swiss Roll7thVolcanic Bombe Alaska
Liesel Lemon Thyme Swiss Roll1stBombe-bay Alaska
Monica Chai, Apple Jam and Ginger Cream Swiss Roll3rdPumpkin Bombe Alaska
Antonio Banana and Dark Chocolate Swiss Roll2ndTiramisu Bombe Alaska
James Apricot Jam and White Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll6thCherry Bombe Alaska
Fiona Yuzu and Ginger Swiss Roll5thWatermelon Bombe Alaska
Noel Traditional Swiss Roll4thTraditional Bombe Alaska

Episode 7: Pastry

Baker Signature
(6 Savoury and 6 Sweet Danishes)		 Technical
(2 Lamb Wellingtons)		 Showstopper
(Choux pastry Animal Sculpture)
Antonio Blue Cheese and Fig Pockets
Lime Palmiers		2ndExotic Fish
Olivia Persimmon Pillows
Goat's Cheese Twists		3rdUnderwater Turtle
James Capsicum and Feta Danishes
Jam and Custards Danishes		5thKoala Bear
Monica Asparagus and Pancetta Danishes
Cinnamon and Raisin Snails		4thHoot Hoot Owl
Liesel Sweet Potato Danishes
Rhubarb and Custard Danishes		1stEnglebert the Echidna
Fiona Fig and Goat's Cheese Danishes
Pistachio and Rhubarb Danishes		6thChinese Zodiac Animals

Episode 8: Sweet Dough

Baker Signature
(24 Iced Finger Buns)		 Technical
(12 Bienenstiches)		 Showstopper
(Babka)
Olivia Blueberry Finger Buns1stSpicy Babka
Fiona Vietnamese Coffee Finger Buns4thEast Meets West Babka
Antonio Vanilla and Coffee Finger Buns2ndPanettone Babka
Monica Citrulicious Finger Buns5thBabka-Rama
Liesel Passionfruit Finger Buns3rdFree-form Babka

Episode 9: International

Baker Signature
(Cheesecake)		 Technical
(Porcini, Lemon Thyme and Three Cheese soufflé)		 Showstopper
("Around the World" Cake)
Antonio Ricotta Cheesecake4thGateau Saint Honore
Olivia Black Forest Cheesecake2ndSchichttorte
Monica Neapolitan Cheesecake1stPomme Charlotte
Liesel German Cheesecake3rdSchichttorte

Episode 10: Finale

Baker Signature
(Opera cake)		 Technical
(Candied Orange and Ricotta Sfogliatelles)		 Showstopper
(Dessert Masterpiece)
Antonio Fruit Opera Cake1stBrownie Masterpiece
Olivia Passionfruit Opera Cake3rdTropical Masterpiece
Monica Classic Opera Cake2nd"Ode to Italy" Masterpiece

Ratings

No. Title Air date Overnight ratings Ref(s)
ViewersRank
1 "Cakes" 11 October 2016 96,0003 [3]
2 "Biscuits" 18 October 2016 104,0001 [4]
3 "Pies & Tarts" 25 October 2016 73,0002 [5]
4 "Chocolate" 2 November 2016 97,0001 [6]
5 "Bread" 8 November 2016 68,0002 [7]
6 "Retro" 15 November 2016 107,0001 [8]
7 "Pastry" 22 November 2016 116,0002 [9]
8 "Sweet Dough" 29 November 2016 131,0001 [10]
9 "International" 6 December 2016 146,0001 [11]
10 "Finale" 13 December 2016 140,0001 [12]

References

  1. ↑ Knox, David (12 September 2016). "Returning: The Great Australian Bake Off 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Meet the Contestants of The Great Australian Bake Off Series 2! - Lifestyle".
  3. ↑ Knox, David (12 October 2016). "Tuesday 11 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Knox, David (19 October 2016). "Tuesday 18 October 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Tuesday 25 October 2016". Decider TV. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  6. ↑ Knox, David (2 November 2016). "Tuesday 1 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  7. ↑ Knox, David (9 November 2016). "Tuesday 8 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  8. ↑ Knox, David (16 November 2016). "Tuesday 15 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  9. ↑ Knox, David (23 November 2016). "Tuesday 22 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  10. ↑ Knox, David (30 November 2016). "Tuesday 29 November 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  11. ↑ Knox, David (7 December 2016). "Tuesday 6 December 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  12. ↑ Knox, David (14 December 2016). "Tuesday 13 December 2016". TV Tonight. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
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