The Great British Bake Off fans in tears after finalist Dave Friday PROPOSES on TV

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The Great British Bake Off Dave

'The greatest TV moment of the year'

The Great British Bake Off was without a doubt one of the highlights of the year for TV fans, bring us some much-needed light relief from the events of 2020.

But just when we thought the joy of the Bake Off was over for another year, it turns out the show is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Fans have hailed Dave proposing on Extra Slice the greatest moment of TV in 2020 (Picture: Channel 4)

Dave pops the question 

Fans were left delighted last night when finalist Dave Friday got down on one knee in the last episode of spin off show Extra Slice and proposed to girlfriend Stacey.

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Viewers were delighted with the surprise, with some saying they were left in tears, while other hailed it the greatest TV moment of the year...

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After being interviewed about his time on the show by host, Jo Brand, Dave revealed he then had a question of his own to ask.

He then approached Stacey, who was sitting in the audience, and pulled out an engagement ring from his pocket before popping the all-important question.

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Stacey was shocked that Dave was proposing on TV! (Picture: Channel 4)

Thankfully Stacey said yes immediately, leaving everyone in the studio cheering.

The pair have had quite the year... not only did Dave make it to the final of The Great British Bake Off, but they also welcomed their first child into the world.

The Great British Bake Off Dave

Dave was thrilled when Stacey agreed to marry him (Picture: Channel 4)

Little baby Ronnie was born after filming for Bake Off had finished... and now they have got a wedding to plan.

It is fair to say that 2020 is a year that no one in their house will ever forget !

The Great British Bake Off will be back for a new series next year on Channel 4.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 


After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off


She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 


As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.