Great British Bake Off contestant hid a rainbow flag in his outfits every week

The latest episode of Great British Bake Off surprised viewers when contestant Janusz Domagala, one of the odds-on favorites to win, was the one to leave the tent. But now that his exit has become official, he’s shared a secret he kept throughout the season.

Every week he wore one of the Progress Pride flag colors – and he stayed long enough to complete it.

“I DID IT!” he posted on Twitter, along with a photo of his sartorial secret displayed in order. “Being chubby, gay and the first Polish national contestant on GBBO I knew I had a lot to represent walking into the tent. I wanted to do this by being myself but also set myself a little challenge to wear a colour of the pride flag each week and hope that I could tick them all off!

“I love being able to be a part of so many different communities and Great Britain is a home that’s allowed me to do that. Thank you SO much for taking me in and embracing me and for the love, support and fun over the last 9 weeks, and thank you to every person who was in that tent on and behind the camera with me who became family!

Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights.

Sign Up

Daily

Weekly

Good News

Promotions (occasional)

“Janusz has left the tent.”

His fans, of course, were devastated.

“You were fantastic and I am going to miss your eyeliner, funky boots, drip cakes, fantastic bakes and Pride colours,” one responded. “You are an amazing baker and a joy to watch.”