GREAT British Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell has announced he’s expecting his first baby.
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.
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”;
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 â¤ï¸”;.
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 with Marry later saying he got down on one knee during a romantic getaway in Sorrento, Italy.
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.
“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.
