StephenTJackson
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Just caught the end of Extra Slice, why am I not surprised that Jools Holland is closing the show on his bloody piano. The man can't do anything without getting involved and playing a piano.
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Cupcakeapple
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I can’t believe Hermine went 
To be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if Laura wins because she can do no wrong in the judges eyes. Obviously it’s not just us viewers that think this because Noel stepped in and said something. I think Laura should have gone home weeks ago before Marc and Lottie definitely she’s not finalist material
To be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if Laura wins because she can do no wrong in the judges eyes. Obviously it’s not just us viewers that think this because Noel stepped in and said something. I think Laura should have gone home weeks ago before Marc and Lottie definitely she’s not finalist material
Restless Native
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Dave takes it wayyyyy too seriously
Jelly Bean
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I really wish Prue would suck a Strepsil or clear her throat.
StephenTJackson
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Yeah, ever since Scott Bryan made a graph documenting the rise of the Hollywood Handshake, Paul has massively reduced how much he gives it out.
It's more a Paul's ego thing I think, as if it's the holy grail to get a handshake, like the bakers don't need the handshake if you get what I mean.
YellowLadybird
Chatty Member
The whole series has seemed weak, but I think that's because there have been too many challenges setting them all up to fail. Not giving them enough time isn't entertaining when it means that no-one succeeds at all.
Bitofthebubbly
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I’m shocked that Hermine went home this week I honestly thought she’d win or at least get to the final.
I like Laura, but agree that she probably should have gone weeks ago. It’s just one of those things really, sometimes a contestant scrapes through by the skin of their teeth. It’s the judges who make the decision at the end of the day. Her flavours must really be something as that’s basically what’s kept her in it. I actually like the fact that she’s messy, because that’s how I am too when I bake. She’s hardly a slob,mess can be cleaned up afterwards and aprons can be washed.
Not surprised she’s had horrible comments on her weight especially on twitter. So sad that even a wholesome show like Bake Off, a show that has nothing to do with how someone looks, can bring out the worst in people. I don’t think I could cope with it.
I like Laura, but agree that she probably should have gone weeks ago. It’s just one of those things really, sometimes a contestant scrapes through by the skin of their teeth. It’s the judges who make the decision at the end of the day. Her flavours must really be something as that’s basically what’s kept her in it. I actually like the fact that she’s messy, because that’s how I am too when I bake. She’s hardly a slob,mess can be cleaned up afterwards and aprons can be washed.
Not surprised she’s had horrible comments on her weight especially on twitter. So sad that even a wholesome show like Bake Off, a show that has nothing to do with how someone looks, can bring out the worst in people. I don’t think I could cope with it.
Droosie123
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Laura is dyspraxic which is why she makes a complete mess.
It's a hard thing to live with and affects nearly every area of your life, especially executive function skills .
Been living with it all my life so I cheered for Laura getting all the way to the tent and the final. My workstation would have looked the same as hers....no matter how hard I tried otherwise. Especially when under the same pressure.
Sick of people attacking her on Twitter and Instagram when they were not in the tent, took no part in the judging and had no idea about what her bakes tasted like. Good for her defending herself I say,
I'm Sayin Nuttin
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There's something about Dave I'm really not keen on. My faves are Peter and Irish Mark. I think Hermine should have got star Baker over Laura this week aswell.
Cupcakeapple
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Aww I really liked Dave in the end I thought he came out of his shell
calmyourritas
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Love that...giddy as a kipper!!
I’ve only just watched this weeks show. Hermine and Laura both had bad weeks. Hermine’s technical looked most like a horn but neither hers or Laura’s tasted good. They both did well on the first challenge. So even Stevens.
Showstopper, neither looked good at all, Hermine had changed her idea the day before and not practiced it! But Laura’s tasted lovely and Hermine’s didn’t! Laura’s were all uniform in size and shape, just the glaze let her down. Hermine’s were collapsing and leaning and tasted badly so yes it was right that Hermine went tho it is a huge shame as she did so well up until now!
I think Dave flourished last night and had really relaxed and gained in confidence which the judges recognised and I think it’s lovely.
Peter is my favourite as his abilities for his age astound me. He was just on cloud 9 I think last night, I don’t think it was arrogance. He’d had a bad week the week before which is so unlike him and he recovered and excelled and I think, as practically perfect said, he was just giddy as a kipper!
It must hurt tho to think people think you don’t deserve your place. Yes she’s messy, yes she drops things but she’s made some stunning things too yet people seem to forget that!
watermelon sugar
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I'm eating giant flaming hot wotsits watching this, it doesn't feel right, i need cake or a custard slice
Laura is shocking #justiceforhermine
Laura is shocking #justiceforhermine
What's the craic Jack
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How can one person screw up so many times even in the final, it's baffling how she's there
DowntoearthDawn
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I like Laura. I know she’s messy but they both rave about her flavours. Her finish isn’t great but that tent is so hot. I hope she wins.
Glamourelle
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THIS IS A FUCKING OUTRAGE 
StephenTJackson
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Laura having more disasters during the technical.