Who is Steven Carter-Bailey? Bake Off 2017 finalist crowned Star Baker in Italian week
Hertforshire-based Steven was taught to bake by his cooking mentor mum Judi
THE GREAT British Bake Off made a triumphant return to its new home of Channel 4.
One of the contestants who made it all the way into the final was Steven Carter-Bailey, but he fell just short as Sophie Faldo was crowned the winner. Here's Steven's story...
Who is Steven Carter-Bailey and what does he do?
All we know about elusive Steven is that he has "a background in marketing" but whether that means he currently or formerly worked in marketing remains to be discovered.
The competent chef also managed to lose an impressive five stone thanks to his own home-cooking.
What does Steven Carter-Bailey like to bake?
Steven's passion is in the kitchen and he takes inspirations from his mum, Judi, who is his cooking mentor.
He cooks and bakes all of his own food and appears to have a talent for whimsical cakes, with weird and wonderful creations filling his Instagram page.
Steven has made SpongeBob SquarePants, a plant pot and a Channel handbag all from sponge and icing as well as a few very elaborate wedding cakes.
He claims he likes putting a twist on recipes from his mum's old cookbooks.
What is Steven Carter-Bailey's social media?
You can follow everything that Steven is up to on Instagram and Twitter.
Steven has recently started tweeting again from - probably in anticipation of the fan reaction to the show.
You can also follow his Instagram here: expect behind the scenes shots from the Bake Off tent and some incredible looking cakey creations.
