Luton-born Nadiya Hussain makes it to the final of the Great British Bake Off

LUTON-born Nadiya Hussain has made it through to the final of the Great British Bake Off.

The former Challney High School student, who grew up in Luton but now lives in Leeds, is widely viewed as one of the favourites to win.

The bakers conjured up chocolate recipes and Nadiya’s was deemed good enough to see her through to next Wednesday’s final.

Her chocolate Blue Peacock deservedly earned her the star baker award before it all comes to a head next week.

She will contest next week’s final against Tamal Ray and Ian Cumming after Flora Shedden was booted out last night.