Nancy wins the Great British Bake Off

Richard Burr was the hottest favourite in history of "The Great British Bake Off" so it came as a surprise to hear the announcement tonight when Nancy Birtwhistle, a retired GP Practice manager, was crowned the winner of the this years show, after her home baked final show stopper.

Unfortunately for Richard it all went wrong in the final after winning the title of Master Baker week after week. Not sure if it was nerve but he was well off his game and although he tried to get it back on the second day his presentation rather than his baking let him down.

After the first day the situation was that either Luis Troyano and Nancy Birtwhistle were in the running for the title of winner of the Great British Bake Off 2014 and in the end it was Nancy's Moulin Rouge cake that stole the show on the final day and saw her passing the winning line.

Mary Berry said of this years series: "You never know how the bakers will be affected as we go through filming week by week, but Nancy remained constant throughout. I think it was her quiet determination that drove her through, and the fact that she never really lost her cool. It was a close run when it came to judging the final, but Nancy is deservedly our winner and I must admit that I have been inspired by her baking. The bakers have been so keen, so creative and the results have been mind blowing. It's been a real joy to judge this year."

Paul Hollywood said after the final: "Nancy has been confident, creative and unafraid as a baker and that showed from the very start. In one of my judgings I called her close to perfection, so that says it for me. This series has been one of the best for me, as we have had great bakers who have built on their baking expertise each week. They have shown both a depth of knowledge and a sense of humour, you really couldn't have asked for a better bunch. 'They have really pushed the boundaries of technique this year."

I really enjoyed watch the show this year it has been great television and some of the creation have been incredable. My favourite was Martha Collison who did so well to come fifth at the tender age of 17, which is 14 years younger than any other contestants when she first appeared on the show. I think she did amazingly well and she going to be am incredible baker when she reaches Nancy's age if she carries on baking.