I think this episode was a victim of the strange editing I've been hearing about, because I did not expect Alice to be star baker. The dumb thing is I actually started cheering for Rosie after the technical... which also definitely had some weird editing, haha. There was a few minutes left, and then she'd somehow completed half the recipe in that time. Now I know why what's-her-name (oh God I can never remember her name) was like, "You can do this," because it was definitely way earlier than the editing made it seem like. But regardless of the time crunch, it's damn impressive she threw out so much stuff and still managed to get first.
I'll be watching the finale tonight, I think. Tomorrow night at latest. I need to remind myself how to do spoiler tags on here...
It usually isn’t available in the States till Friday. Hmm Id have to watch that episode again to see about the weird editing. Its probably down to Steph and David, with Alice just being happy to be in the final.
I’m hoping it’s David. I can’t taste his bakes but they look amazing. And Steph always looks like she’s expecting a beating when being judged. Not sure she could handle a win.
I remembered the spoiler tags! Spoilers for the finale!
That was a shame about Steph. I thought she was going to win going into the showstopper. I was all over the map in who I was cheering for these last 2 episodes (which I guess means I didn't have a clear frontrunner I wanted to cheer for). Honestly I'm not thrilled with David winning but he definitely deserved it. I think I wanted Rosie to win, tbh. She felt like the best all-around baker, taste and technicality in one. But she didn't even make it to the finale. Anyway, good for David. Since this is a TV show I enjoy a good looking bake and he always delivered on that.
Also, stop making the technicals so hard! People should not be regularly crying during the technicals!
I felt *so* bad for Steph - she knew she'd blown her chance and it was hard (although a bit inspirational) to watch her cry yet persevere to the end regardless. I really thought Alice had a good chance at the win, but when I saw David actually creating the red/white checkered 'paper' and his basket, and then his actual layout, I knew he had it. And I'm so happy for him. He was one of my favs and I'm so glad he won.
Looking forward to the holiday edition starting next Friday!
Finally found the time to watch the finale and hooray David! I loved what he said about enjoying the day regardless of the outcome. But honestly, all the contestants were quite lovely and easy to root for.
It is shows like this that make me wish smell-a-vision was a thing. Can't wait for the next bake!
David had such a great attitude. He could have been eliminated week one and it would have just rolled off his chest. Even when his bakes weren’t received well, which was rare, he never got discouraged. That really speaks to his confidence and general outlook on life.
Not surprising at all to learn that he's a nurse (did we already know that? Probably and I just forgot). He probably deals with more stressful stuff than this show on a daily basis and it really showed. He was basically never flustered, his workplace was never a mess, he was consistently good-to-great, and while sometimes the judges didn't like his flavors or he over- or under-baked something, I can't remember him ever doing anything that just didn't work.
I just want to say I love this show so much and I wish that American reality competition shows would learn a thing or two from it.
It's so heartwarming that all the bakers seem to really get along and support each other through all the competitions ups and downs. And I also love that it doesn't go for useless and mean spirited drama like the producers asking the contestants to talk bad about other people's bakes behind their backs. The competition itself is enough drama
It's really a breath of fresh air and I literally have a smile on my face the whole time. Well except when I'm nervous for my favorites!
I just want to say I love this show so much and I wish that American reality competition shows would learn a thing or two from it.
It's so heartwarming that all the bakers seem to really get along and support each other through all the competitions ups and downs. And I also love that it doesn't go for useless and mean spirited drama like the producers asking the contestants to talk bad about other people's bakes behind their backs. The competition itself is enough drama
It's really a breath of fresh air and I literally have a smile on my face the whole time. Well except when I'm nervous for my favorites!
I'm not sure if US viewers will have access to it but for Brits please can I recommend the Junior Bake off that is currently showing.. We get a new episode every day and these kids are impressive. I've taught 10/11 year olds how to bake cakes and these guys are great!
I was certain Steph was going to win, she was star baker almost every single week. She really blew it in the final. Poor thing. Just goes to show it really is anyone's game when you get down to the last episode. They could have given it to Steph based on her entire season of successes but they didn't, the judged on just the three final bakes. David kind of got lucky I think. I don't think he was ever star baker once.
I've watched the holiday specials but they just aren't the same. I guess it's sort of a badge of honor to be able to say you won the Christmas special but that's just three bakes, literally.
For those that love GBBO, the Food Network's Halloween Baking Challenge might also be of interest. A good friend of mine is actually competing on the show, and he's been telling me about how all contestants and staff were put up in an otherwise empty resort for two months while filming due to Covid.
I wondered what this season would be like without Sandi, who is just the sweetest person. I think I like Matt Lucas so far. He seems very kind and fits right in. Btw, if anyone is missing Sandi you can catch her as the host of Qi (a British panel show). It's on the Britbox streaming channel. She's hilarious.
So um, that showstopper challenge. WOW. That really didn't go well, did it? I did like the Marie Antoinette one though.
Also, has anyone here ever had a Battenberg cake? I'm not a fan of marzipan but (most of) those cakes looked so good. The lemon/orange one sounded delicious.
This is why I love you guys. I didn't realize this show started and reading this has made my day better. Unlike the reviews unfortunately. But I am watching regardless.
So I don't spoil things unnecessarily, what day is it on in North America? It is shown on a Tuesday here in the UK (we just had episode 2).any guidance much appreciated
So I don't spoil things unnecessarily, what day is it on in North America? It is shown on a Tuesday here in the UK (we just had episode 2).any guidance much appreciated
The new series released here on Friday the 25th, just for the first episode though. I'm assuming it will be every Friday here since we don't have episode 2 yet.
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Friday. And I might pirate it lol. I'd hate to have the finale spoiled, that's all.
Okay, team David.
Yeah they have a similar look actually.
But David ftw now! He's got some strong competition in Steph though.
I think this episode was a victim of the strange editing I've been hearing about, because I did not expect Alice to be star baker. The dumb thing is I actually started cheering for Rosie after the technical... which also definitely had some weird editing, haha. There was a few minutes left, and then she'd somehow completed half the recipe in that time. Now I know why what's-her-name (oh God I can never remember her name) was like, "You can do this," because it was definitely way earlier than the editing made it seem like. But regardless of the time crunch, it's damn impressive she threw out so much stuff and still managed to get first.
I'll be watching the finale tonight, I think. Tomorrow night at latest. I need to remind myself how to do spoiler tags on here...
Also, stop making the technicals so hard! People should not be regularly crying during the technicals!
Looking forward to the holiday edition starting next Friday!
It is shows like this that make me wish smell-a-vision was a thing.
It's so heartwarming that all the bakers seem to really get along and support each other through all the competitions ups and downs. And I also love that it doesn't go for useless and mean spirited drama like the producers asking the contestants to talk bad about other people's bakes behind their backs. The competition itself is enough drama
It's really a breath of fresh air and I literally have a smile on my face the whole time. Well except when I'm nervous for my favorites!
I've watched the holiday specials but they just aren't the same. I guess it's sort of a badge of honor to be able to say you won the Christmas special but that's just three bakes, literally.
So um, that showstopper challenge. WOW. That really didn't go well, did it?
I did like the Marie Antoinette one though.
Also, has anyone here ever had a Battenberg cake? I'm not a fan of marzipan but (most of) those cakes looked so good. The lemon/orange one sounded delicious.
I really want Peter and Lottie to be the final 2.