Thomas Frake has finally received his ‘MasterChef’ winner’s trophy.
The BBC cooking competition pre-recorded the latest series and the trophy was kept safe in a studio until the show aired, but Tom has now got his hands on the coveted award.
He told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre TV column: "I’m over the moon to have it.
"The trophy is the real symbol of success and being able to put it on the shelf at home has made it all feel real."
The 32-year-old banker has called the experience "bizarre" having been put on lockdown shortly after winning the prize.
However, he is looking forward to celebrating his victory once the restrictions have been lifted.
He continued: "Winning was a strange enough experience, but being on lockdown made it extra bizarre.
"I can’t wait to celebrate properly once the pubs are back open."
The penultimate episode saw remaining contestants, crime and fraud prevention worker David Rickett, technology consultant Sandy Tang, interior designer Claire Fyfe, and Tom travel to the island of Mauritius to cook alongside renowned pastry chefs.
Tom then took on David and Sandy in the finale, wowing the judges with his three-course menu of monkfish scampi followed by ox cheek in beer with a dessert of salted caramel custard tart.
Of the show, he previously said: "It’s been immense and the best thing I’ve ever done.
"I can’t see me not working in food for the rest of my life because it just makes me happy – the whole process has been completely life-changing."
MasterChef winner Thomas Frake finally collects trophy
