Great British Bake Off star Steven Carter-Bailey preparing for 'life to change' after Channel 4 final

The amateur baker said he would "drop everything" to do it again 
In the tent: Steven Carter-Bailey with host Noel Fielding
Channel 4
Emma Powell31 October 2017

Great British Bake Off finalist Steven Carter-Bailey does not think his life “will ever be normal again”.

The baking enthusiast will go head-to-head with safety inspector Kate Lyon and former Army officer Sophie Faldo in tonight’s final in a bid to be crowned the first winner since the show moved to Channel 4.

Steven, who has received Paul Hollywood’s coveted handshake and been crowned star baker three times, said he never dreamed of reaching the final.

“I was too frightened to think beyond the week I was in,” he said. “I didn't want to get my hopes up week after week because I didn't know how I would take disappointment.

Final three: Kate Lyon, Steven Carter-Bailey and Sophie Faldo
Channel 4

“When I got to the final, the reality hit and I didn't know what to think. I am still amazed I made it, but also incredibly proud.”

Steven said he is now preparing himself for how much his life will change following the series finale.

“I don't think my life will ever be normal again and that is both terrifying and amazing at the same time,” he said.

“Change always used to scare me, but this time I'm going to try to enjoy it.”

Despite the pressure of life in the tent, he said he would “drop everything to do this all over again”.

He said: “Without a doubt I would walk back into that tent tomorrow and start over.”

Sophie was more apprehensive about putting herself through the process for a second time saying she would only “if I had to”.

She said: “The charm of it is the ignorance and not knowing what to expect. It would be a very different beast going back with the knowledge I have now.”

The Great British Bake Off 2017 - The Contestants

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The Great British Bake Off is on Channel 4, tonight at 8pm.

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