A baking disaster unfolded on the latest installment of *The Great British Bake Off*, leaving viewers reeling and one hopeful baker facing a heartbreaking exit. Patisserie Week reached its climax with a notoriously difficult challenge: the framboisier cake. For Toby, however, the challenge became a complete and utter collapse.
His creation didn’t just fall short – it dissolved. What emerged from the oven wasn’t a delicate, layered masterpiece, but a shimmering, crimson puddle. Viewers took to social media, with one describing the result as looking “like Shrek has vomited.” The sheer scale of the failure was immediately apparent.
Toby himself readily admitted ownership of the disastrous bake, a wave of embarrassment washing over him as he presented the liquid confection to the judges. Despite the visual catastrophe, Prue Leith surprisingly noted that the flavor, against all odds, was still pleasant.
Yet, taste couldn’t overcome the technical failings. The semi-final proved to be Toby’s undoing, placing him in a precarious position against Aaron and Tom. Despite a stunning lemon macaron showstopper that many felt deserved a place in the final, the earlier setback proved insurmountable.
Fans erupted online, voicing their disbelief and disappointment. Many believed Toby had been unfairly eliminated, praising his consistent skill and charming presence throughout the competition. One viewer called it “the most emotional exit” in the show’s history.
In a bittersweet moment, Toby acknowledged the difficulty of the judges’ decision, finding solace in the camaraderie he shared with his fellow bakers. Prue and Paul themselves confessed it was the “toughest decision” they’d faced all series.
Meanwhile, Jasmine secured a record-equalling fifth star baker title, confidently sailing into the final alongside Aaron and Tom. The final episode of *The Great British Bake Off* will air next Tuesday, leaving viewers to wonder who will ultimately take home the coveted title.
