Matty Edgell, the beloved champion of the 2023 Great British Bake Off, has thrilled fans by announcing that he and his wife, Lara, are expecting their first baby. The 29-year-old took to Instagram to share a heartwarming image featuring a baby onesie marked “born in 2025,” a sonogram, and a tiny blanket embroidered with “Little WHU fan” — a nod to his passion for West Ham United.
Accompanying the photo, Matty expressed his excitement with the words: “We can’t wait to meet you,” followed by a white heart emoji.
Fellow Bake Off contestants and fans quickly flooded the comments with congratulations. TV presenter Alison Hammond, known for her close friendship with Matty during the show, wrote, “Congratulations, how exciting.” Cristy Sharp, who placed fourth in the same series, added, “Oh Matty, Lara!!!! I’m so happy for you guys!! Amazing news!”
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Viewers fondly remember the camaraderie between Matty and Alison Hammond, with many joking about their close bond during the competition. One fan quipped, “Alison and Matty are in love and I cannot blame them,” while another called their friendship “better than any dating show we’ve ever watched.”
Matty’s journey to Bake Off stardom was marked by humility. Before entering the tent, he doubted he had the skills to even apply, and credited his grandmother as his primary baking teacher. After winning the 14th series in a nail-biting finale against Dan Hunter and Josh Smalley, Matty announced his engagement to Lara, which took place during a romantic trip to Sorrento, Italy. He described the proposal as one of “the happiest moments of his life.”
The couple married in May 2024, a milestone Matty celebrated with the affectionate message: “Signed, sealed and delivered, she can’t turn back now! We had the best time celebrating our special day with the people we love the most… P.S. How stunning does my wife look?”
From self-described “official underdog” to Bake Off champion, Matty’s story is one of surprise and delight, both inside and outside the kitchen. His heartfelt announcement of the growing family adds a new chapter to his inspiring journey.