Yannis becomes fifth baker eliminated from Bake Off

Yannis was eliminated from The Great British Bake Off during Dessert Week, becoming the fifth contestant to leave the competition. Connie was named Star Baker in the episode, which aired on Tuesday, October 20. The bakers faced three dessert challenges, including a staggered-start signature task featuring self-saucing puddings, a bread-and-butter-pudding technical and a showstopper built around retro desserts. The episode’s elimination and Star Baker result were reported across the supplied coverage. Yannis, a paediatric doctor, said he was heartbroken to leave the show but also felt relief. He said the long filming hours had been difficult to balance with his full-time job, which often involved 12-hour shifts and night work, and that he was ready for a break. He also described the Technical challenges as his least favourite. Yannis said he prefers to plan and practise, and found it difficult when recipes were uncertain or instructions were missing. After leaving the competition, he said, he flew to Spain for his best friend’s wedding the following week. During Dessert Week, Yannis made an apple-strudel self-saucing pudding. The judges found it too large and slightly gummy,...