Channel 4 reported that the Great British Bake Off finale on Tuesday attracted an audience average of 6.9 Million viewers. 

A broadcaster stated that the final had an eight-million viewer peak and 37.2% share in total TV viewers. 

Bake Off was the most-watched final last year on Channel 4. It attracted a record audience of 9.2 millions viewers after lockdown, when viewing figures rose.

The figures were however comparable to the final 2019, which was also viewed by 6.9 million.

In what is arguably the most close final ever, viewers tuned in to see Giuseppe Dell’Anno (45), triumph over Crystelle Pareira (26) and Chigs Paramar (44)

After impressing Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, the chief engineer from Italy, now resides in Bristol, was named the first winner. 

Giuseppe spoke the morning following his victory, saying that his performance had provoked an emotional reaction from his normally stoic father. 

Giuseppe Dell’Anno (pictured centre), 45, triumphed over fellow contestants Crystelle Pereira, 26, and Chigs Parmar, 40, in arguably the closest ever final of the Channel 4 show tonight

Giuseppe Dell’Anno, 45 (pictured center), won over Crystelle Pereira (26) and Chigs Paramar (44) in what was arguably the most close final ever of Channel 4’s show.

Giuseppe said he was speechless after being announced as this year's Great British Bake Off winner

Giuseppe stated that he felt speechless upon being named the Great British Bake Off winner for this year.

The Bake Off winner impressed the judges with his Mad Hatter's Tea Party showstopper (pictured)

The Bake Off winner impressed the judges with his Mad Hatter’s Tea Party showstopper (pictured)

Times Radio told him that there was a message, which some friends of mine had collected and not my knowledge, that I saw while recording. This message is one that you heard yesterday from my father.

That isn’t like him. My father is strong, silent and the archetype of the Italian father. He doesn’t speak much.

“So, the simple fact that he said those wonderful things to the camera must have been an influence on him.

“He has always spoken in an inverted commas to me and my sister through his baked goods. It was his way to show us his affection and love, which I only realized later. 

Giuseppe was impressed by his Mad Hatter’s Tea Party showpiece – it used sweet and savoury treats while only displaying a maximum of four baking techniques.

Amateur baker chose a huge tear-and-share Brioche mushroom with passion and mango ‘drink-me’ pannacottas, heart-shaped orange muffins and a pea-filled choux caterpillar.

His oven wasn’t properly sealed and had been improperly preheated caused him major difficulties.

The chief engineer, who now lives in Bristol, became the first Italian winner after impressing judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith (pictured together) with his consistency and professionalism throughout the competition

Chief engineer and now living in Bristol, he was the first winner of the Italian competition after impressing Paul Hollywood (pictured together) and Dame Prue Léith (pictured jointly).

However, despite his complex design and this, his efforts were appreciated. Prue described the pannacotta as “stunning” by Paul and “bliss” by Prue. 

“That’s the perfect texture for pannacotta. Prue added, “I’m taking that away with me,” and also took another helping.

After being crowned the winner, Giuseppe, who is fluent in English, French and Italian, said: ‘I feel it’s been a great year for Italy.

“I can’t believe or accept it, it has made me so happy to be a Britalian. Dell’Anno is my surname which translates in English to ‘of the year’ – and I feel this has certainly been my year.’ 

Giuseppe, who is married with three young sons, was inspired by his father (pictured left), who was a professional chef in Milan, where he was raised

Giuseppe is married and has three sons. His father, pictured right, inspired him to become a chef professional in Milan.

Giuseppe added: 'All I can think of is the reaction from my mum and dad (pictured). The fact is that everything I have done to deserve this comes from his heritage, it's the best thank you note I can possibly send him.

Giuseppe stated that all he could think about was the reactions from his mum and father (pictured). It’s clear that all I did to merit this is from my heritage. This is the most sincere thank you I could send.

Giuseppe, who was inspired by his father a professional chef, said everything he has done is a thank you note to him

Giuseppe said everything that he had done was a thank-you note, having been inspired by his father who is a professional chef. 

Giuseppe is married and has three sons. His father was a chef at Milan’s top restaurant. 

“All that I remember of the response from my mom and dad was their reaction,” he said. It’s clear that all I did to merit this is from my heritage. This is the most sincere thank you I could send.

“He’s going through some very difficult times health-wise so this will be a huge boost. While I never say that proudly or frequently, in this particular case it is something I feel proud about. It’s unbelievable!’  

Giuseppe (pictured, with Noel) admitted that he isn't proud of himself often, but is stunned by his achievement

Giuseppe (pictured here, with Noel), admitted that while he’s not proud of himself very often, he is shocked by the achievement 

Dame Prue described Giuseppe as a 'classic, beautiful baker' who represents a long tradition of classic Italian baking

Giuseppe was described by Dame Prue as a “classic, beautiful breadmaker” who is a continuation of the long history of traditional Italian baking. 

Impressed with Giuseppe’s showstopper, Paul said: ‘I think it’s simple and effect. It’s quite simple… It is very simple…

Prue added: ‘Delicious… Goodness, that [part]is quite complicated… I’m taking it away with me, absolutely delicious.’  

This competition was close than ever. All three finalists were named star bakers twice, and each received two Hollywood Handshakes leading up to the final.  

Giuseppe wowed the judges with his showstopper, which featured various parts to make it a baking masterpiece (pictured)

Giuseppe impressed the judges with his show-stopper, featuring many parts that make it an exceptional baking creation (pictured).

Paul (55) claimed to have spotted the winner in week 1.

He stated that he was astonished to have seen his mini rolls the first time he entered the tent. It was an amazing job.

Dame Prue stated: “He’s such a classical, beautiful baker. He represents a long tradition in classic Italian baking. He has done it flawlessly throughout.

After beating England in July, Italy took the Euros title in July and won in May’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Dell'Anno's showstopper included a giant tear-and-share brioche mushroom, with mango and passionfruit 'drink me' panna cottas

Dell’Anno’s showstopper included a giant tear-and-share brioche mushroom, with mango and passionfruit ‘drink me’ panna cottas

Dell'Anno was visibly emotional as he was congratulated on his win by fellow contestants Crystelle and Chigs

Dell’Anno was visibly emotional as he was congratulated on his win by fellow contestants Crystelle and Chigs 

The show’s crew watched as the latest Bake Off coronation took place. They formed a bubble in Down Hall Hotel, near Bishop’s Stortford (Hertfordshire), throughout filming. 

Giuseppe indicated that he would like to ‘crystallise his dad’s family heritage’ through a cookbook on Italian baking. He would use the family’s love of baking as inspiration.

He stated, “It runs through the blood of our family.” “It would have been nice to see a recipe book for the Dell’Annos.

Bake Off extended its license with Channel 4 and Love Productions by three additional years up to 2024. 

Chigs Parmar, Giuseppe Dell'Anno and Crystelle Pereira when competing to be crowned the winner of the 12th series of the amateur baking competition on Channel 4

Crystelle Pereira, Giuseppe Dell’Anno, and Chigs Parmar compete to win the 12th series amateur baking contest on Channel 4.