Junior Bake Off (series 7) facts for kids

Welcome to the exciting world of Junior Bake Off! This show is a special baking competition just for young bakers. In the seventh series, which aired in January 2022, 16 talented kids from all over the United Kingdom showed off their amazing baking skills. They all wanted to win the big prize and be crowned the best junior baker!

The show was hosted by the funny comedian Harry Hill. The judges who tasted all the delicious bakes were Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill. For the first three episodes, famous baker Paul Hollywood even joined as a guest judge!

The competition started with two groups of 8 bakers. Each week, some bakers had to leave the competition. The best bakers from each group then moved on to the finals. The series ended with a "super-difficult showdown" where the winner was chosen. In 2022, the amazing baker Kezia won the series!

Meet the Young Bakers!

Here are the super talented young bakers who took part in the seventh series of Junior Bake Off. They came from different towns and cities across the UK, ready to show off their baking magic!

•      This color means the baker made it into the Top 8!
•      This color shows a Quarter-finalist, meaning they made it quite far!
•      This color means the baker was a Semi-finalist, almost at the very end!
•      This color shows a Finalist, one of the very best!
•      This special color means the baker was the WINNER!

How the Competition Worked

The competition was split into different stages: two "Heats" and then the "Finals." In each heat, bakers competed over five days. The judges picked their favorite bakers, and some had to leave. The best bakers from the heats then moved on to the exciting finals!

Here's what the colors in the charts mean:

•      This baker was one of the judges' least favorite, but they stayed in the competition.
•      This baker was one of the judges' favorite, but not the Star Baker.
•      This baker made it to the next round!
•      This baker was eliminated from the competition.
•      This baker was the Star Baker for that episode!
•      This baker was a runner-up in the series.
•      This baker was the ultimate winner of the series!

Heat 1: The First Group of Bakers

In the first heat, bakers like Kezia, Lola, Macy, Quique, Eliza, Mia WL, Will, and Joey competed. They faced different challenges each day. Kezia often impressed the judges and was even a Star Baker twice! Lola and Quique also did very well. Sadly, Joey, Will, Mia WL, and Eliza were eliminated during this heat.

Heat 2: The Second Group of Bakers

The second heat featured Aisya, Fraser, Gabriel, Salma, Tomos, Mia C, D'vonte, and Olivia. Fraser and Salma showed great skill, with Fraser becoming Star Baker twice. Olivia and D'vonte were eliminated early on. Mia C and Tomos also left the competition before the finals.

The Grand Finals!

The best bakers from both heats came together for the finals: Kezia, Aisya, Fraser, Lola, Quique, Macy, Salma, and Gabriel. This was the toughest part of the competition!

• Episode 11: Chocolate

The bakers faced a delicious chocolate challenge. Kezia was the Star Baker, showing her amazing chocolate skills! Sadly, Gabriel was eliminated.

• Episode 12: Super Snack

This episode was all about making super-sized snacks. Fraser was the Star Baker! Salma was eliminated after this challenge.

• Episode 13: Magical

The bakers had to create magical bakes, including illusion sponges and flowing cakes. Aisya was the Star Baker with her incredible Phoenix cake! Macy was eliminated.

• Episode 14: Fruit (Semi-final)

It was the semi-final, and the challenge was all about fruit! Aisya was the Star Baker again. Quique was eliminated, leaving only four bakers for the grand finale!

• Episode 15: Final

The final four bakers were Aisya, Fraser, Kezia, and Lola. They had to make amazing dessert jars, ice cream sandwiches, and a showstopper "Funfair Cake." It was a very close competition, but in the end, Kezia was crowned the winner of Junior Bake Off 2022! Aisya, Fraser, and Lola were the fantastic runners-up.

Episodes and Challenges

Each episode had two main challenges: a "Technical Challenge" where bakers followed a recipe with limited instructions, and a "Showstopper Challenge" where they could be super creative!

•      This baker was eliminated in this episode.
•      This baker was the Star Baker for this episode.
•      This baker was the winner of the series.

Episode 1: Cake Creations

The first challenge was all about cakes!

Episode 2: Biscuit Bonanza

Bakers tackled biscuits, including a fun "Biscuit Piñata" for their showstopper!

Episode 3: Bread Heroes

This episode was all about baking bread, including cool "Sweet Bread Hero" creations!

Episode 4: Dreamy Desserts

The bakers made delicious desserts, including "Fruity Meringue Bombes" and "Dream Holiday Cheesecakes."

Episode 5: Perfect Pastry

Pastry was the focus, with challenges like "Harry Hill Religieuses" and "Takeaway Pies."

Episode 6: More Cake Fun

The second group of bakers started with cake challenges, including an "Upside-down Cake" and "Dreams Cakes."

Episode 7: Creative Biscuits

Bakers made "Biscuit Sunglasses" and "About Me Biscuit Boxes" to show off their personalities.

Episode 8: Brilliant Bread

This episode featured "Bear & Share Bread" and "Best Day Focaccia" showstoppers.

Episode 9: Dessert Imposters

Bakers made "Rainbow Baked Alaska" and creative "Dessert Imposters" that looked like other foods!

Episode 10: Pastry Family Crests

The last heat episode focused on pastry, with "Pop Stars" and "Family Crest Pies."

Episode 11: Chocolate Delights (Finals Begin!)

The finals kicked off with chocolate challenges, including "Miso Caramel Tarlets" and "Mini Chocolate Mousse Mirror Glaze Cakes."

Episode 12: Super Snacks!

Bakers made "Waffle Sandwiches" and huge "Super Size Snacks."

Episode 13: Magical Bakes

This episode was all about magic, with "Illusion Sponges" and "Magical Flowing Cakes."

Episode 14: Fruity Semi-final

The semi-final focused on fruit, with "Jelly Snow Globes" and "Fruity Meringue Celebration Towers."

Episode 15: The Grand Final!

The final challenge for the top four bakers! They made "Dessert Jars," "Ice Cream Sandwiches," and an amazing "Funfair Cake."