GBBO’s Maxi, 29, crumbles under pressure during pastry week as she is eliminated from competition
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Architect’s assistant Maxi was booted from the Great British Bake Off, while cardiovascular research associate Syabira won Star Baker on Tuesday.
The budding baker, 29, fought back tears when judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith decided she would go home during patisserie week.
In an on-camera piece shortly afterwards, Maxi admitted she’d had a “bad week” and “knew” she was facing the chop.
‘I’m proud to have made it this far’: Architectural assistant Maxi was booted from the Great British Bake Off during Tuesday’s episode
She said, ‘I can’t believe it. I had a bad, bad week. I knew it. I knew it was me. I knew it was coming, but I hoped my showstopper would have saved me.
“It’s very sad to go, but I’m happy and proud to have made it this far.
Her fellow contestants and fans seemed shocked that she was sent home during the quarterfinals.
Hug: The budding baker, 29, fought back tears when the jury revealed she was going home during Pastry Week (pictured with Paul Hollywood)
Oh my gosh: In an on-camera piece shortly after, Maxi admitted she’d had a ‘bad week’ and ‘knew’ she was being hit with the heel
Angry: She said, ‘I can’t believe it. I had a bad, bad week. I knew it. I knew it was me. I knew it was coming, but I hoped my showstopper would save me.”
Her co-stars rushed to comfort her after the shocking news.
A viewer tweeted afterwards: You will miss Maxy, I was convinced you would be in the final but you did so well to get this far.’
A second wrote: What?!!! Maxy deserves to win this season! I can not believe this!’ while a third added: ‘Maxy, you were brilliant ❤️.’
Gang: Her fellow contestants and fans seemed shocked that she was sent home during the quarterfinals
Overwhelmed: Cardiovascular Research Fellow Syabira Won Star Baker
Congratulations! Sandro, Abdul, Janusz and Syabira (second from left to right) remain in the show
According to the official GGBO website: ‘Swedish-born Maxy studied fine arts and then obtained a master’s degree in architecture, interrupting her final qualifications to raise her two daughters, Tyra and Talia.
“She has handcrafted every corner of her flat – from laying the floor and re-smoothing the balcony to painting the walls and putting up her own artwork.
“She started baking five years ago, with the arrival of her first daughter, and uses her strong artistic skills to create beautifully decorated party cakes.”
Candid: In a handwritten note shared on GBBO’s Twitter, Maxy wrote: ‘I still find it hard to believe I actually made it to the tent’
In a handwritten note shared on GBBO’s Twitter, Maxy wrote: “I still find it hard to believe I actually made it to the tent.
“Now that I’ve come this far in the competition, I would have loved to have made it to the final, but I’m super proud of how far I’ve come.
“I really stepped out of my comfort zone to apply for Bake Off, and I’m so glad I did!
“I’ve met Dame Prue, Paul, Noel and Matt and had the best time of my life. If you’re considering applying, I suggest you do as you could be here next year.
‘I have grown and become more confident as a person along the way, I have made new friends and I have gone out as a better baker.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported me, I love you all. To the team, you are amazing, thank you for making this such a lovely experience.
“Lots of love, your quarter-finalist.”
Sandro, Abdul, Janusz and Syabira remain in the competition.
GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2022: WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS?
Carol loves gardening and even hosts her own gardening program on the local radio
Carol
Age: 59
Activity: Supermarket cashier
From: Dorset
Carol loves gardening and even hosts her own gardening program on the local radio. She loves creating colorful and eclectic bakes inspired by her passion for horticulture.
Originally from Libya. Maisam’s favorite flavors are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage
Maisam
Age: 18
Activity: Student & sales employee
From: Greater Manchester
Originally from Libya. Maisam’s favorite flavors are inspired by its Mediterranean heritage.
She speaks five languages and aims to make those seven by the time she turns 20.
Swedish-born Maxy’s Scandinavian upbringing plays an important role in her baking
Maxy
Age: 29
Activity: Architectural Assistant
From: London
Swedish-born Maxy’s Scandinavian upbringing is prevalent in her cinnamon- and saffron-packed baking.
She studied fine arts and then obtained a master’s degree in architecture.
His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and spend time refining the technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself
Kevin
Age: 33
Activity: music teacher
From: Lanarkshire
His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and spend time refining the technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself.
A talented musician, who not only teaches, but also performs as a saxophonist.
Great with kids Sandro likes to infuse his baking with flavors from his Angolan heritage
sandro
Age: 30
Activity: Babysit
fRom: London
Great with kids Sandro likes to infuse his baked goods with flavors from his Angolan heritage – the spice of paprika paired with tangy cheese and sweet baked goods smothered in dulce de leche.
Malaysian born Syabira loves to give exotic twists to British classics
Syabira
Age: 32
Activity: Cardiovascular Research Officer
From: London
Malaysian-born Syabira likes to give exotic twists to British classics – chicken rendang Cornish pasties are a particular favourite.
Dawn prides itself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for cookie lace patterns =
Dawn
Age: 60
Activity: IT manager
From: Bedfordshire
Dawn prides itself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for cookie lace patterns.
Her favorite flavors are lemon, salted caramel and anything nutty.
Scientist James loves the technical side of baking and his signature is “kid-friendly horror” style decoration.
James
Age: 25
Activity: Nuclear Scientist
From: Cumbria
Scientist James loves the technical side of baking and his signature is “kid-friendly horror” style decoration.
He loves all things autumn, such as mixed herbs, apples and caramel.
Polish-born Janusz describes his baking as ‘colorful and camp’
Janusz
Age: 34
Activity: Personal assistant
From: east sussex
Polish-born Janusz describes his bins as ‘colorful and camp’.
He likes to use Polish ingredients in British dishes.
Rebs recently started playing with Middle Eastern ingredients
Rebecca
Age: 23
Activity: Master’s student
From: County Antrim
Rebs has recently started playing with Middle Eastern ingredients – in a nod to her boyfriend Jack’s Turkish family heritage.
His passion for baking started when he was two, when his mother gave him her pastry work to make little jam tarts.
Shall
Age: 45
Activity: Former Director of Charities
From: London
Will loves the technical side and is a fan of using yeast in his cooking – in more places than just bread!
His passion for baking started when he was two, when his mother gave him her pastry scraps to make small jam tarts.
Abdul applies his precision thinking to baking chemistry and says Matcha is his favorite flavour
Abdul
Age: 29
Activity: Electronics Engineer
From London
Abdul applies his precision thinking to baking chemistry and says Matcha is his favorite flavor.
A self-confessed space geek, his interest in baking began when he and his graduate colleagues baked for each other to brighten up their daily coffee breaks.