Bake Off fans said they are "absolutely gutted" as the sixth baker has left the famous white tent for good. Tuesday night's episode saw the remaining 2024 cast tasked with three seasonal-based challenges including a sweet autumn-inspired pie signature. They also faced a vegan technical and made cakes celebrating seasonal vegetables for the showstopper.
A post shared by The Great British Bake Off (@britishbakeoff) However, palliative care assistant Nelly became the next contestant to leave The Great British Bake Off after failing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith during autumn week. Sumayah was named star baker of the week while Nelly was told by co-host Noel Fielding that she would be leaving the show. The 44-year-old from Dorset said: “It’s not commiseration, it is a positive, I am so ready to leave.
“I never ever thought I would get to round six! I know my children are so proud. “It’s not to teach them to win, it is to teach them to enjoy. Don’t cry! Everyone is crying.
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“Of course I am happy – in each of your heart is a piece of Nelly and you are never going to forget me. Cake – we can bake!” A piece of Nelly is truly in our hearts. #GBBO pic.
twitter.com/CnqgEOkEkP She continued: “I was ready to leave and felt it was my time to go. “Noel had the role of sending me home and he found that so difficult.
“I was looking at him and trying to support him with my eyes to say it is OK. “But he couldn’t look at me, he was genuinely upset.