The Great British Bake Off has been a mainstay on our screens since it first aired 15 years ago. And it\u2019s become the perfect platform for passionate home-bakers to build successful careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As series 16 kicks off on 2 September, we\u2019re taking a look at some of the previous contestants to see if their careers have taken off since Bake Off. So what have the stand-out stars of the show been up to since competing? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you\u2019re a star-baker in the making or just want something sweet after watching the show, why not take a look at the bakery hotspots in the UK<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nadiya Hussain\u2019s journey since winning The GBBO in 2015 is a masterclass in building a personal brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since her win, Nadiya has become a prolific author, writing everything from cookbooks to children’s books and a candid memoir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She\u2019s also a familiar face on our screens, fronting TV shows like \u2018The Chronicles of Nadiya\u2019 and \u2018Nadiya’s Time to Eat,\u2019 sharing her culinary skills and personal story. And one of her latest ventures is her own home and cookware collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her warm personality and relatable storytelling consistently shine through in all her projects. These traits helped her to co-create a spice range with Schwartz that lines the shelves of Tesco\u2019s all around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNadiya Hussain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n