C4 GBBO

[Pieman68]

I'm enjoying it DESPITE Alison Hammond, but just finding it so hard to watch with the advert breaks every 10 minutes.

Even watching on catch up and forwarding through them is a grind!

[Baron Greenback]

SistersofPercy said:

So glad she’s gone, couldn’t get along with her at all, though I was very curious how you handle nettles as an ingredient without stinging the hell out of your fingers. Shame that wasn’t shown.

Rowan making something inedible was lucky

Tasha is a stand above rest so far.

[indigochim]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

yeah really like tasha she actually seems normal for a gbbo contestant too

but im not sure how rowan didnt go i mean its not often you hear disgusting and horrendous coming from pauls bread filled mouth

Most of this years contestants seem more normal. I was finding that like the apprentice the content and subject matter was being spoilt by trying toe have contestants that wanted to be on camera rather than being talented. I too felt the Rowan should have gone I thought the farmer type brought an alternative angle to the bakes. Glad the bloke didn't go I think he's been pretty strong on the whole and just had a bad week.

[gruffgriff]

We're sorry to see Abbie the land girl go, no more foraged/found/floor food ingredients now.
Lovely, likeable bunch that just happen to tick lots of demographic boxes...Saku is a joy, love the rabbit-in-headlights look tempered with calm controlled execution of "bake".....really enjoying this series.

[Hants PHer]

I agree with the generally positive comments about this series of GBBO. Also agree that Dan was a bit fortunate not to go this week.
Tasha is talented and lovely, but I also think the rugby fella (Josh?) is good.
Weaker remaining contestants include Nicky and Rowan - I'm hoping Dan regains his form because he seems like a great bloke.
I was unsure how the Alison/Noel partnership might work but I'm pleasantly surprised; her enthusiasm is infectious and a great foil for his wackiness.

[ch37]

I know they always suggest it's only based on that weeks performance, but I think Dan got away with that one due to past glory. Last in technical and complete failure in the showstopper, Abbi seemed to beat him in both of those.

Tasha and Josh currently the top two by a decent margin.

[ajprice]

Chocolate week Wednesday because of some football thing lastnight

[ajprice]

Making cheesecake on a hot summer day claimed Tasha so she's passed through to next week. Chocolate panel boxes for the showstopper

[Mcphisto]

Not really fair that, why not come back for the show stopper next day and get marked on the two bakes assuming a mid table effort for the technical. Can they all feel a bit faint and get a pass to the next round?

Edit to say watched it a bit behind so just seen result, that seems fair to not lose anyone this week.

Edited by Mcphisto on Wednesday 18th October 21:44

[rider73]

Meh.... Still not getting invested into this season... Also feel the baking this season isn't the best from anyone....

[MDubyaB]

Mcphisto said:

Not really fair that, why not come back for the show stopper next day and get marked on the two bakes assuming a mid table effort for the technical. Can they all feel a bit faint and get a pass to the next round?

Such compassion.

[C5_Steve]

I'm glad we didn't lose Cristy or Saku as their both very entertaining but they were both woeful this week, however I was surprised how bad Rowan was. Could be a three way fight to the bottom next week if those two don't pull their fingers out.

I did find Alison Hammond a bit too much this week, she's been good up to now but she was far too OTT for me this week. First time I've found her annoying so far hopeful it was just the way this episode was edited.

[Alfa numeric]

Mcphisto said:

Not really fair that, why not come back for the show stopper next day and get marked on the two bakes assuming a mid table effort for the technical. Can they all feel a bit faint and get a pass to the next round?

Edit to say watched it a bit behind so just seen result, that seems fair to not lose anyone this week.

Edited by Mcphisto on Wednesday 18th October 21:44

She said that she'd had a migraine the night before, they can wipe you out for days.

[campionissimo]

Post Extra Slice, I've just made Teeside Fadgies for lunch.

Easy to make, one prove, light texture, tasty. Will definitely be making again and again!!

[Randy Winkman]

Quite a good week to have to chuck out 2. Some good performances but also some absolute shockers, so no room for complaints.

[C5_Steve]

Agreed, I think I said last week Rowan would be in trouble if he didn't pull his socks up this week and he had another shocker, unfortunately. Tough week all round with no one really standing out across all three, glad Cristy got star baker but any other week I don't think she'd have been in with a shout.

[Randy Winkman]

It can sometimes be the one that watches and learns that wins in the end. I remember when Nadiya Hussain won it she didn't seem anything special for a while. But she clearly paid attention and knew how to apply herself as the series went on. If I recall correctly she was the clear winner in the final.

[blackmme]

Paul "The potato in this potato pie is raw.... Still you're very pretty so have 3rd place!"

[12TS]

I don't think there's a standout winner at this stage. ISTR that in previous series it was obvious about now who the winner would probably - maybe there were a couple of candidates.

I don't think anyone is nailed on yet - they've all had bad days. Makes it more watchable

[Randy Winkman]

Pieman68 said:

I'm enjoying it DESPITE Alison Hammond, but just finding it so hard to watch with the advert breaks every 10 minutes.

Even watching on catch up and forwarding through them is a grind!

For me, AH is better than I'd expected. Makes a good contrast to Noel Fielding.