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Old 26-10-2016, 13:38
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The final was filmed in June and one of them is the red hot favourite at 1/4 and has been backed all week .
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Old 26-10-2016, 13:45
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The final was filmed in June and one of them is the red hot favourite at 1/4 and has been backed all week .
Hope that isn't Candice
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Old 26-10-2016, 13:50
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Yay ! Spoiler thread... !
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Old 26-10-2016, 13:51
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Yes indeed.

If somebody is very pro Selasi could we accuse them of being gingerist, anti-Irish, ageist or sexist? Of course not that would be daft. Loads of us wanted Selasi to stay in for much of the series until it got to the point where we thought his capabilities weren't up there with the rest.
People here are clearly anti-poutish
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Old 26-10-2016, 14:03
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The final was filmed in June and one of them is the red hot favourite at 1/4 and has been backed all week .
It would be very strange in a 3 horse race if one of them wasn't odds on or the maths would start to work against the bookies.

Beats me why they even allow betting on events such as this that have already happened, mind you in the past silly odds have proven to be just that, silly.
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Old 26-10-2016, 14:05
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People here are clearly anti-poutish
Is it something that can be blamed on Brexit ? You didn't see all this anti-poutism pre the referendum did you?
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Old 26-10-2016, 14:27
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I just think that with the way he has progressed Andrew would be the more deserving winner
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Old 26-10-2016, 15:17
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I quite like Mel usually (especially in Just a Minute)....but her and Sue are the two reasons I haven't watched the GBB apart from the very first episode ....Their innuendos are cringeworthy and not funny, why they have to keep on with them is beyond me.....does anyone actually feel it adds anything to the show?
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Old 26-10-2016, 15:35
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^^ I couldn't imagine the show without them
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Old 26-10-2016, 15:40
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It would be very strange in a 3 horse race if one of them wasn't odds on or the maths would start to work against the bookies.

Beats me why they even allow betting on events such as this that have already happened, mind you in the past silly odds have proven to be just that, silly.
Because the bookmakers can make money out of it. The moment there is any suggestion the result has leaked enough for lots of bets to be put on the winner then they will close the betting or change the odds. The bookmaker just about always wins.
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Old 26-10-2016, 15:44
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Think Andrew has had the greater journey and he has improved so much that I think he deserves to win it.

Jane, I kind of think she has stayed at roughly the same level as when she started so can she take that step further. I am not so sure

Candice, the one who I don't want to win, the pouting is starting to grate on me. Yes she is a good baker but has her journey been greater than Andrew's

Andrew would be my choice to win, the consistent improvement, no pouting from him
Surely the person who produces the best bakes should win? By your logic, if I went on and produced a cake that was not burnt then I would have shown a massive improvement so should win.

I find it is Andrew than annoys me intensely but he seems to appeal to 'women of a certain age'.
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Old 26-10-2016, 15:45
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Nadiya does not have the depth of knowledge of Hollywood but she seems a fast learner and I would think people would respect her opinions whilst judging. She also now has a high profile which would aid a replacement programme. Mary Berry also seems to like her so they could make a good partnership.

I think she also acknowledges her inexperience and would not pretend to know more than she does as some might do.
Think these are all very fair comments about Nadiya. I think it depends on the type of programme the BBC decide upon although I have a feeling that Mary and Nadiya might collapse like a couple of giggling schoolgirls at times as they both have a naughty streak!
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Old 26-10-2016, 15:47
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Surely the person who produces the best bakes should win? By your logic, if I went on and produced a cake that was not burnt then I would have shown a massive improvement so should win.

I find it is Andrew than annoys me intensely but he seems to appeal to 'women of a certain age'.
What is a woman of a certain age
What I was meaning is that Andrew has in my opinion made the most progress
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:03
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I quite like Mel usually (especially in Just a Minute)....but her and Sue are the two reasons I haven't watched the GBB apart from the very first episode ....Their innuendos are cringeworthy and not funny, why they have to keep on with them is beyond me.....does anyone actually feel it adds anything to the show?
In a word, yes. Sure, the puns are painful and some of the jokes are awful, but that's their charm. I can see it's not for everybody but for me, it's one of the vital ingredients of Bake Off.
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:03
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What is a woman of a certain age
What I was meaning is that Andrew has in my opinion made the most progress
I don't think Paul and Mary care about a journey of a contestant. It is commendable if somebody improved, but the absolute values should matter for the judges. Journeys are for public.
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:13
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Mixed emotions about tonight.

Excited it's the Final but sad it is the end of a beautiful era.

I hope Andrew wins, him and Selasi were my faves from day One. And as I got a tweet off Andrew, I love him even more now!

2nd choice is Jane.

3rd choice. Pouty McPoutFace


Be nice to see all of the other contestants tonight.
My first choice is Jane, second Andrew and third Pouty McPoutFace (great name!). However, I think Miss Pouty is likely to win which will be fine, she's been very good and I don't dislike her, I just like the other two a bit more.

Would have preferred Tom to win, however, but that was never going to happen unless they'd made the last few episodes solely about bread!
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:20
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Next week's HEAT magazine would appear to have a spoiler on it's cover
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:24
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I'm backing Candice for the win (she's not pouting, she's pursing her lips).

Jane would be my second choice followed by Andrew.
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:34
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hey guys!

Looking forward to finale night, but also sad as it's the last episode of 'normal' BO imo on BBC1, with the right presenters, hosts etc I reckon Candice will win, I hope Jane does though..
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Old 26-10-2016, 16:52
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Next week's HEAT magazine would appear to have a spoiler on it's cover
Just seen that - and added to the news that the same person also appeared baking with Paul Hollywood at a show over the summer would seem to back that up.....
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Old 26-10-2016, 17:37
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Next week's HEAT magazine would appear to have a spoiler on it's cover
Are you talking about the quote "it was such a surprise"? I think it's to do with an engagement.
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Old 26-10-2016, 18:00
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Next week's HEAT magazine would appear to have a spoiler on it's cover
Think it is to do with her e n g agreement - if you read the article.
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Old 26-10-2016, 18:04
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Are you talking about the quote "it was such a surprise"? I think it's to do with an engagement.
Ah,I didn't look any further just in case .........
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Old 26-10-2016, 18:47
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I think Candice's pout is involuntary and happens when she's a bit worried being criticised.

I used to teach a boy who smiled when worried, especially during any criticism when you'd expect him to do anything but smile. If I hadn't known why he did it, I'd have quite happily lamped him one f he'd been an adult.
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Old 26-10-2016, 19:15
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Looking forward to this ... I do feel like it's all been leading to a Candice win, she got all the publicity in the run up to the show starting, and has continued to dominate the headlines.
Hey-ho ... I just want too see some great bacon
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