The Great British Bake - Off - Season 08

While remained the "gatekeeper of the handshake," the season introduced a new lineup of judges and presenters:

The premiere episode’s Showstopper challenge tasking bakers with creating illusion cakes set a high bar for creativity early on. The Great British Bake Off - Season 08

A New Era in the Tent: Revisiting The Great British Bake Off Season 8 While remained the "gatekeeper of the handshake," the

The competition culminated in a showdown between Sophie Faldo , Kate Lyon , and Steven Carter-Bailey . and Steven Carter-Bailey .