Overview

• The finale aired on 16 September with finalists Órla, Yasmin and Caz competing for the title.
• Contestants completed three set pieces: a bias-cut slip dress, a transformation of sheer garments into an outfit, and a trompe l’oeil made-to-measure for a chosen model.
• Judges Esme Young and Patrick Grant praised the champion’s courage, flair and technique in their closing remarks.
• Viewer reaction on social media was split, with some applauding the outcome and others disputing the decision.
• The BBC confirmed Sophie Willan will replace Sara Pascoe as host starting with the Christmas Celebrity Special, said commissioning editor Cal Turner.