Great British Bake Off: Amos, 43, breaks down in tears as he becomes the first contestant eliminated after showstopper challenge
Great British Bake Off: Amos, 43, breaks down in tears as he becomes the first contestant to be eliminated after showstopper challenge
There were tears on The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday as Amos became the first contestant to be eliminated from the new series.
The supermarket manager, 43, became emotional after being told he would not make it to next week after struggling through the showstopper challenge.
The participants were tasked with making an ‘animal cake’, with many of them choosing to make a treat in the image of their pets.
Amos made a cake in the shape of a whale for this task, but failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, who told him the cake was ‘bone dry’ and overcooked.
After his elimination was announced, Amos said, “It was the showstopper that stopped my show. As soon as I heard my name, I left my body.”
Heartbreaking: There were tears on The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday as Amos became the first contestant to be eliminated from the new series
Challenge: The supermarket manager, 43, became emotional after being told he wouldn’t make it to next week after struggling through the showstopper challenge
Show stopper: Amos made a cake in the shape of a whale for this task, but failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, who told him the cake was ‘bone dry’ and overcooked
He then burst into tears and walked away from the camera for a moment before returning and saying, “Sorry, I’m fine.”
New presenter Alison Hammond was then seen giving the Londoner a hug and telling him he had been ‘great’.
Several viewers took to
One viewer wrote: ‘I know they say it’s just cake but they put so much effort into it I can understand why they would be upset. Bless Amos. He did a much better job than I ever could.”
Another added, “Amos didn’t deserve that,” while a third wrote, “Amos didn’t deserve no one speaking to me.”
A fourth fan wrote: “Amos deserved better,” while a fifth said: “BRB I just cried into my cup when Amos left the tent!”
Before the show started, Amos said described his baking as a labor of love – his style is colorful and chic with great attention to detail, and he loves to explore different flavor profiles.
He compared his baking style to the converted church he now lives in, calling both his style and his home “traditional with a modern twist.”
Response: Several viewers sent their well wishes to Amos via X, formerly Twitter
Elsewhere during the episode, Alison Hammond made her debut as co-host alongside Noel Fieling.
The presenter resonated with fans who said it was a ‘brilliant move’ for show bosses to hire her.
The Great British Bake Off returns to Channel 4 on Tuesday at 8pm.
GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2023: WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS?
Tasha
Age: 27
Occupation: Employee participation
By: Bristol
Bake Off presenters have learned sign language as the show welcomes its first ever deaf contestant.
Tasha, 27, is a participation officer from Bristol and will be at the show with her BSL interpreter, Daryl.
She said: “When I got the Zoom call to tell me I was one of 12, I cried. Daryl was crying too. We were a mess.”
Amos
Age: 43
Occupation: Deli and supermarket manager
By: North London
Amos describes his baking as a labor of love: his style is colorful and chic with great attention to detail, and he loves to explore different flavor profiles.
He compares his baking style to the converted church he now lives in, calling both his style and his home ‘traditional with a modern twist’.
Rowan
Age: 21
Occupation: student at university
By: West Yorkshire
‘Go big, or go home’ is student Rowan’s motto, which he has always applied to his baking.
As a student of English Literature, when not writing, Rowan is also an enthusiastic host, applying his creative eye to his cooking.
Abbi
Age: 27
Occupation: Vegetable grower and delivery person
By: Cumbria
She loves the outdoors, searches for seasonal ingredients and makes good use of her home-grown vegetables.
Abbi’s bakes aim to combine comfort and familiarity with a strong nod to nature and the feeling of creating something magical – bakes with a touch of fairytale.
Cristy
Age: 33
Occupation: FATHER
FRom: East London
For Cristy, life with four kids means there’s always a birthday to bake for and an exciting party to plan.
She describes her baking style as enchanted and beautiful – baking that evokes a childish feeling.
Than
Age: 42
Occupation: Civil engineering resource planner
By: Cheshire
Perfectionist Dan loves a baking challenge and often finds the most difficult bake in one of his 300 cookbooks.
When he’s not baking, he enjoys playing football with his two young sons or foraging for edible treats in the countryside.
Dana
Age: 25
Occupation: Database Administrator
By: Essex
She likes a semi-naked cake with clean lines, beautiful piping and minimalist decoration; and while she likes to keep her flavors safe, Dana will often add a few twists, adding familiar spices linked to her Indian heritage.
Josh
Age: 27
Occupation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
By: Leicestershire
Postdoctoral Research Associate Josh is a chemist by trade and brings his scientist’s precision and willingness to experiment to the kitchen, taking careful notes on every part of the baking process.
Keet
Age: 60
Occupation: Chartered accountant
By: Hampshire
Keith has a fondness for apple pies and fairy cakes, which he learned to bake with his mother.
The treats form the baking background of Keith’s childhood, along with his mother’s love of traditional dishes from her home in Malta.
Matty
Age: 28
Occupation: PE and science teacher
By: Cambridgeshire
He describes his style as rustic but neat, and his taste preferences as quite traditional – he especially likes chocolate, citrus and nuts.
Once his days in the tent are over, his next challenge will be making his own wedding cake.
Nicky
Age: 52
Occupation: Retired cabin crew and volunteer
By: West Midlands
Her favorite bakes are pastries, but she also enjoys making fun birthday cakes for her niece and grandchildren.
When she’s not baking, Nicky volunteers for a pet therapy charity with her dog Bracken and enjoys skiing, which she has been doing since she was just three years old.
Saku
Age: 50
Occupation: Intelligence analyst
By: Herefordshire
In her childhood home in Sri Lanka, Saku did not have an oven until the age of 18, so she did not take up baking until she moved to Britain with her husband in 2003.
She is self-taught and likes to use home-grown ingredients from her vegetable garden.