Series 9 ofThe Great British Bake Off, orThe Great British Baking Showas it’s known in the US and Canada, saw Rahul Mandal overcoming his hesitancy and earning the top spot, and life has been pretty good for the Indian-British amateur baker since. Arguablythe best baking competition showon the air,The Great British Bake Offhas been serving up delicious-looking pastries and baked goods alongside some of the sweetest, most down-to-earth, and humbly talented contestants ever featured on a reality competition program.
Rahul Mandal may take the cake as the most shy. Appearing as a contestant in series 9, which for Netflix viewers is referred to as “Collection 6”,Rahul was a timid, occasionally apprehensive, but always brilliant baker who managed to wow multiple timeswith his tastes, concepts, and execution. One of the greatest parts of watching Rahul’s journey was seeing how much confidence he gained throughout the season. In the beginning, he didn’t even know how to react to a compliment, and by the end, he was winning the competition, charming everyone he met and everyone who watched him.
Rahul Mandal Got Married In December 2022
Rahul Posted About His Marriage To His Girlfriend Shreya In 2022
Rahul has had a busy time post-The Great British Bake Off, namely, getting married in December 2022to his longtime girlfriend Shreya. Rahul,who has a significant amount of followersonInstagram, posted a sudden announcement that he and his wife were about to be wed in India, and were wondering if he should livestream the event, posting,
“I have something to announce, I am having my social wedding tomorrow. We both are very excited, and a little nervous.”
Though he did not end up live-streaming the event, Rahul did end up sharing a compilation video onInstagramof the night and he and Shreya thanked his followers for all the kind wishes the couple received.
True to Rahul’s quietly funny style, he mentioned that there was no cake at the ceremony,
“And before you ask, we are not having any #weddingcake, as everyone is far to nervous to do a cake for me.”
OtherGBBOcontestants were quick to comngratulate, with another former champion, Giuseppe Dell’Anno, commenting,
“CONGRATULATIONS, Rahul!!! I’m over the moon for you! Enjoy this exceptional time and savour it all with your friends and family! ❤️.”
Rahul is a beloved member ofThe Great British Bake Offfamily and Prue Leith once said about him (viaPeople),
“I think as long as I live, I’ll never forget Rahul.”
His warm personality, kindness, humility, and excellent bakes will ensure that he is long remembered as a favorite contestant of the series.
Mandal Continues To Bake & Shares His Confections On Social Media
Rahul Often Meets Up With Other GBBO Contestants
Rahul Mandal has continued his baking journey, posting incredible desserts, pastries, and other goodies on hisInstagramto his over 469,000 followers. One look at his Instagram is enough to convince that Rahul’s baking skills have not atrophied over the years. Impossible as it may seem, it looks like they’ve improved.Rahul also often posts photos of himself with otherGBBOcontestants, includingMatty Edgell,Jane Beedle & Giuseppe Dell’Anno, andJosh Smalley.
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Rahul also released a book in 2022,Showstopping Cakes: Mastering the Art and Science of Baking, which offers step-by-step instructions about creating intricate and delicious cakes, while focusing on scientific explanations behind the chemistry of baking, a nod to his training as an engineer and scientist. Rahul Mandal also frequently provides updates on his marriage, painting a picture of a loving and happy couple.
An October 2024Instagrampost shows a video of himself and Shreya posing on a beautiful day as Rahul discusses how important nature has been to his happiness. It’s a lovely insight into a man that everyone is a little better for knowing thanks toThe Great British Bake Off.
The Great British Baking Show
Cast
The Great British Baking Show is a reality cooking competition series that stars prolific baker Paul Hollywood, Mary Berry, Prue Leith, and a semi-occasional group of rotating hosts as they judge and look to find the newest generation of amateur bakers. Brought in groups of a “baker’s dozen,” The contestants are brought together under a massive tent that contains everything a baker will need to create incredible game-changing confections. With three weekly challenges, bakers must pull out all the stops to impress the judges and carry on to the next round, hoping to become the next great baking champion.
