Yahoo News Great British Bake Off airs elimination twist after challenge shocks viewers
The Great British Bake Off spoilers follow.
The Great British Bake Off returned tonight (September 24) with an elimination twist following a highly difficult technical challenge.
Hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond returned to the tent to preside over the next set of bakers, with the 12 hopefuls aiming to please judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
After three hotly contested rounds, in which John Mincher was named Star Baker, Noel revealed that nobody would be exiting the competition in the first week. However, he did caveat the news by explaining that two bakers could leave in next week's episode.
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"Because [baker] Jeff couldn't be here, we decided not to send anybody home," Prue said. "There's also the fact that I have never seen such a bunch of great bakers – I didn't want to lose any of them."
"Star Baker in week one – I don't want to cry, but I'm so proud of myself," an emotional John said following his success. "They're good tears [though] – happy tears. Lots of margaritas to celebrate this one."
More to follow...
The Great British Bake Off and its spinoff Bake Off: An Extra Slice both air on Channel 4 in the UK. In the US, it's known as The Great British Baking Show, and streams on Netflix.
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