Great British Bake off 2026: Tom's Week-by-Week Progress and Bake Results

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Q1: Did Tom win Star Baker during Biscuit Week in 2026?
Tom delivered a remarkably solid performance across all three challenges in Biscuit Week, finishing 4th in the Technical. However, another contestant edged him out for the Star Baker title due to a more visually daring Showstopper presentation.

Q2: Did Tom receive a Paul Hollywood handshake in the opening episodes?
Not yet. While Hollywood praised the bake and snappy texture of Tom's shortbread in Episode 2, he reserved the handshake, citing minor decorative inconsistencies on the piping work.

Q3: Where can international viewers watch Tom's progress on GBBO Series 17?
In the UK, episodes air weekly on Channel 4 and stream on its on-demand platform. In the United States and selected international regions, the season streams on Netflix under the title The Great British Baking Show Collection 14.