Britain’s Best Home Cook has crowned its first ever winner: Pippa Middlehurst.

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The oncology research biobank technician (?!) beat off stiff competition from nine other contestants, impressing judges Mary Berry, Chris Bavin and Dan Doherty with her unique style.

The 29-year-old from Salford was emotional on winning, and said: “I honestly can’t believe it. I don’t know how this happened. I never thought I could win this, and I’m only here because of my boyfriend Christian, and it means a lot because he believed in me and I didn’t believe in myself. I’m really proud of myself.”

Head judge Mary said: “It’s been a joy watching Pippa. She is a true home cook. She enjoys what she does and she just goes the extra mile.”

Talking to Middlehurst after the win, she added: “I think you’re an inspiration to all cooks at home. And that boyfriend of yours is very lucky!”

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The other finalists pipped to the post by Pippa were Dipa Jakhu and Philip Friend.


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