Major British Bake Off fans are left teary-eyed as fan favorite Saku is eliminated after a cutthroat dessert week with ALL bakers failing the technical challenge
Major British Bake Off fans were left teary-eyed after Tuesday’s episode when fan favorite Saku was eliminated from the show.
The 50-year-old intelligence analyst from Hertfordshire was the latest to say goodbye to the iconic tent after a tough dessert week in which all the bakers were the first to fail the technical challenge of a series.
The bakers were given the challenge of making creme caramels in the signature, before coming face to face with the technique of making six orange and ginger syrup puddings.
Raw fry-ups ensued, with Paul taking one look at the sofa and storming off, declaring: ‘That’s disgusting’.
Alison Hammond tried to lighten the mood by saying, “At least you’re all pretty much on the same level…”
Sad farewell: Great British Bake Off fans were left teary-eyed after Tuesday’s episode as fan favorite Saku was eliminated from the show
Icon: Saku was loved for her entertaining expressions and comments in the Bake Off tent
But it was Saku who was eliminated after her chocolate bomb showstopper at the beehive failed to impress judges Paul and Prue, with Dan claiming the star baker.
She waved at the tent and said, “I’m so proud of myself. I don’t miss baking, but they (the other bakers) do.
‘It’s really sad to leave them behind. It is a privilege to be part of this beautiful family.”
‘We’re going to miss you!’ co-host Alison declared as she was given a hug
In her departure letter, Saku added, “What a rollercoaster ride it was!
‘From submitting my Bake Off application just a few hours before the deadline, to the day I left the big white tent in week 7, I had the most wonderful experiment (and also terrifying) of my life.’
Worst challenge ever? All bakers were the first to fail the technical challenge in a series
Show stopper: She failed to impress the judges despite her showstopper with chocolate bombs at the beehive
Fans were left devastated after Saku’s departure, with one saying they were in ‘mourning’.
One said: ‘the heartbreak of the season, gone but never forgotten, our precious queen, forever in our hearts, saku we love you.’
Another added: “When Saku goes home I will cry real tears. She is an ICON.’
A third said: ‘I knew this day would come but I wasn’t ready to see Saku leave.’
A fourth added: ‘I won’t be available for the next month. I will mourn the loss of our Bake Off 2023 Queen.”
Sad: Fans on Twitter said they were “grieving” and that the season wouldn’t be the same