Bake Off star reveals he's going to be a dad for the first time – as Alison Hammond rushes to congratulate him
The 29-year-old revealed his wife Lara was pregnant with a sweet snap on Instagram – while also paying tribute to his beloved football team, West Ham United.
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2023 Winner Matty Edgell is going to be a dad
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Matty and Lara announced their engagement shortly after the finale
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In the photograph, Matty shared a onesie next to an ultrasound scan and an elephant comforter holding a blanket that read 'Little WHU Fan'.
He captioned the picture: 'We can't wait to meet you' with a heart emoji.
Following the announcement, hundreds of fans, loved ones and fellow bakers flocked to the comments to share their well wishes for the expectant parents.
Show host Alison Hammond – who was seen becoming close pals with Matty while in the tent – was one of the first to send her love, writing: Congratulations 🙌🏾 how exciting'
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Dana Conway, who competed alongside Matty on Bake Off, wrote:''Omg stopppppppp!!!! My heart congratulations darlings xx' while Nicky Laceby added: 'Oh my goodness, big big congratulations to you both. This is such wonderful happy news xxx'
Sandro Farmhouse, who appeared in Bake Off 2022, wrote: 'Awww Congratulations ❤️'.
Matty appeared on the 14th series of the cooking favourite, beating Dan Hunter and Josh Smalley in the final.
He celebrated his win airing by
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The couple married in May 2024, with Matty joking on Instagram: 'Signed, sealed and delivered, she can't turn back now!'
He then added. 'We had the best time celebrating our special day with the people we love the most. Thank you so much to everyone who came, you made our day what it was.
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'Ps. How stunning does my wife look?!'
Matty also revealed it was Lara who had applied for the show on his behalf, with the then-teacher not wanting to do it himself.
He quit his position as a teacher last year in order to pursue baking full time, stating he wanted to seize the opportunity.
Matty has become a baking influencer since his win, posting tips and tricks on TikTok to help inspire others.
What happened to Bake Off winners?
Great British Bake Off has launched the careers of dozens of Bakers - here's how the winners have fared after their time in the tent.
Series One: Edd Kimber -
Has released cookbooks and publishes recipes on his website.
Series Two: Joanne Wheatley
- Opened her own cookery school after winning Bake Off and released two cookery books.
Series Three: John Whaite -
is now a regular face on TV for cooking segments and appeared on Strictly in 2021.
Series Four: Frances Quinn
- has had her recipes appear in Vogue and is a regular contributor to BBC Good Food.
Series Five: Nancy Birtwhistle
- The grandmother keeps herself busy with multiple specialties including baking and gardening. Launching a series of books under the Green Living brand.
Series Six: Nadiya Hussein
- was chosen to bake a birthday cake for Queen Elizabeth II, and has hosted multiple BBC baking shows.
Series Seven: Candice Brown
- has made several appearances on Celebrity gameshows, features frequently on morning TV shows, and runs her own pub, The Green Man, with her brother.
Series Eight: Sophie Faldo -
launched Sophie Faldo's Couture Cakes as a business offering bespoke bakes for weddings and major celebrations.
Series Nine: Rahul Mandal -
After winning Great British Bake Off, Rahul opted to largely step back from the limelight and return to his normal job at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre.
Series Ten: David Atherton -
David launched a food fitness column for The Guardian, and also released a cookbook.
Series Eleven: Peter Sawkins
- On top of the traditional cookbook release, Peter - the youngest winner of the show aged 20 - returned to University of Edinburgh to complete his finance and accounting degree.
Series Twelve: Giuseppe Dell'Anno
- Giuseppe has released his own cookbook based around his Italian roots.
Series Thirteen: Syabira Yusoff
- The research scientist has launched her own company and hosts events based around teaching others Malaysian cuisine.
Season Fourteen: Matty Edgell
- Matty has become a baking influencer since his win, posting tips and tricks on TikToks, as well as recipes on Instagram. Matty has also appeared on This Morning to share his skills with the morning show audience.
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Alison Hammond was one of the first to send her congratulations
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Matty won the Bake Off back in 2023
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