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I was amazed that some of them didn't seem to know what a leaf looks like - central vein with smaller veins radiating from it. Or, if they did, couldn't relate the cuts they were being told to make as representing the veins in a leaf.
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I don't understand all the hoo-haa over Candice's pouting. She obviously doesn't realise she's doing it most of the time; I do the same when I'm concentrating.
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A word "consecutive" was thrown around, which I don't think means "parallel to each other" and also, yes, it was supposed to be a leaf. They probably go into the tent with closed eyes so that nature does not invade their heads
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Thats true, its a subconscious thing. I just think the editors could help her out a bit and show her with a different expression occasionally. They seem to be focussing in on her pouting more than any other baker. Thats not her fault though, but I can see why it is irritating to people.
If it were filmed on a week by week basis, she may well have toned it down. |
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When a show is pre-recorded in its entirety, its too late for her to change the things she does without even noticing it... to be honest I do the same, and we all have little ticks that we do without noticing.
If it were filmed on a week by week basis, she may well have toned it down. |
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No surprise on Star Baker, but I was surprised at who went. It seemed clear to me that Andrew was the worst overall. There were quite a few bad bakes, but Andrew didn't seem to produce anything that would save him come the end - in fact, I thought the comments and/ or editing of the judging of his show-stopper were deliberately designed to justify why he had to go - so when Paul chucked Rav into the mix, it felt contrived, like he had to do that either to create tension, or to spare Andrew's feelings or whatever, but that Andrew would still go.
If they really thought Rav was as bad as Andrew, I wonder if they let him go on a 'count-back'? Rav's been low down the order for a few weeks now, whereas this is Andrew's first bad weekend, so maybe they figured Rav was destined to go if not this week, then probably next, whereas Andrew may well get back on form. (Go Candice, btw. )
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No surprise on Star Baker, but I was surprised at who went. It seemed clear to me that Andrew was the worst overall. There were quite a few bad bakes, but Andrew didn't seem to produce anything that would save him come the end - in fact, I thought the comments and/ or editing of the judging of his show-stopper were deliberately designed to justify why he had to go - so when Paul chucked Rav into the mix, it felt contrived, like he had to do that either to create tension, or to spare Andrew's feelings or whatever, but that Andrew would still go.
If they really thought Rav was as bad as Andrew, I wonder if they let him go on a 'count-back'? Rav's been low down the order for a few weeks now, whereas this is Andrew's first bad weekend, so maybe they figured Rav was destined to go if not this week, then probably next, whereas Andrew may well get back on form. (Go Candice, btw. ) |
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Right, but why did Benjamina get no mention for Star Baker contention? Even with the disappointing show-stopper, she was at least on a par with Candice and I'd actually put her slightly ahead of Candice based on the first two rounds. Benjamina seemed on track for Star Baker until her middling last round. And Mary and Paul seemed positively bored when commenting on Candice's showstopper.
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It won't be the same without Mel & Sue
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Is it just me or do Selasi and Benjamina look like a couple? It seems like they really like each other.
Glad Tom came back strongly after a horrible Pumpkin pie. Glad Selasi came back with a BEAUTIFUL showstopper as well. Candice was impressive in the sense that she managed the time well with one extra layer (was that her who kept messing up the time during showstoppers at the beginning of the series?) Rav just didn't do enough. Glad my gingah boy survived.
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Candice everytime I watch this is the obvious Star Baker and winner of the series.
It's not just her baking which is a sweet delight from her nana, but her personality, charisma and her looks. She is the perfect flag bearer for such a "feel good show". |
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Is it just me or do Selasi and Benjamina look like a couple? It seems like they really like each other.
Glad Tom came back strongly after a horrible Pumpkin pie. Glad Selasi came back with a BEAUTIFUL showstopper as well. Candice was impressive in the sense that she managed the time well with one extra layer (was that her who kept messing up the time during showstoppers at the beginning of the series?) Rav just didn't do enough. Glad my gingah boy survived. |
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He lives with his girlfriend, who presumably isn't Benjamina.
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He lives with his girlfriend, who presumably isn't Benjamina.
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Scandal brewing
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Is it just me or do Selasi and Benjamina look like a couple? It seems like they really like each other.
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Candice everytime I watch this is the obvious Star Baker and winner of the series.
It's not just her baking which is a sweet delight from her nana, but her personality, charisma and her looks. She is the perfect flag bearer for such a "feel good show".
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I think they act more like siblings - they tease each other constantly, and Benjamina laughed like a drain when Selasi's filling was deemed 'too thick' and was basically hilarious about calling him 'thick'. But they cheer each other on, and seem to have developed a lovely friendship. I don't see it as a romantic connection - they don't flirt in that way IMO. I suspect it's perhaps because they come from similar backgrounds, both are Londoners, and have similar interests. I just love their adorable friendship - it's pretty similar to Nadiya and Tamal's last year - people from similar backgrounds, bonding over a shared love of cakes! Were Selasi single, I'd be shipping them all the way, but he has a girlfriend, and is clearly at a point in his relationship where her mother is giving him her recipes! So yay for platonic male-female friendships - they are possible, you know!
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I am cynical, when I hear people talking about their dead relatives looking at them from heaven and such, I think it's fake. If it's so precious to you, leave it private, don't tell everybody. She is dead, isn't she?
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Danny Baker on Extra Slice.... 😂
"You've got the next series here in the studio.... Ooops - they told me not to mention the next series...." |
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Danny Baker on Extra Slice.... 😂
"You've got the next series here in the studio.... Ooops - they told me not to mention the next series...." ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Just a knowing smile from Jo in response. |
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Tom Aikens looked very handsome on ES. BTW they talked a lot about Bake Off on Mock the Week, they were hinting that Dara O'Brien may be interested in C4 show, not sure if they were just pulling his leg. They said Ed Byrne would be a great replacement of Mel and Sue, because he looked like a cross of both of them, which is true
And there will be an Indian version of Bake Off with Paul Bollywood
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Danny Baker on Extra Slice.... 😂
"You've got the next series here in the studio.... Ooops - they told me not to mention the next series...." ![]() ![]() That was so funny. Danny loved everything he tried
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![]() ![]() That was so funny. Danny loved everything he tried ![]() |
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Evening all
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Evening you Crusty Loafs!
Dessert week - yum! |
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just didn't do enough. Glad my gingah boy survived.