Great British Bake Off: Q&A with Andy from Essex who had a 'fantastic time'

ESSEX’S Great British Bake Off contestant who became known for his colourful caps was sadly this week’s baker to say goodbye to the competition. Andy, a 44-year-old car mechanic, was the fifth baker to be eliminated after making it through five weeks of intense challenges in the famous white tent. During Pastry Week, the bakers were tasked with a frangipane tart before a flaky Technical challenge.

For the Showstopper, they were asked to make a Paris-Bres from choux pastry which they had to stand on a tower. Smiles - Andy said he had a 'fantastic time' in the famous white tent (Image: Channel 4) But disaster struck when Andy’s tower made from sugar shattered across the floor as he was assembling his finished product, right before showing it to judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. After the decision, Andy said: “I’m just sad you know, I’ve had such a fantastic time and I’ve had so many laughs.

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C’est la vie!” Andy shared in a Q&A with Channel 4 after his exit that he has considered swapping cars for ovens and making baking his career. Competition - Andy was the fifth baker to leave in this series of Bake Off (Image: Channel 4) Q: What do you feel that you have learned the most from your experience in the tent? A: “I have learnt to adapt and overcome, keep trying and don’t give up.” Q: Overall what was your best and worst moment in the Tent? A: “Best moment in the Tent was Paul’s comment in biscuit week for my signature.