Great British Bake Off 2022 LIVE – Contestant breaks down in tears over crushing biscuit fail as another star is axed
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GREAT British Bake Off fans were stunned after Compost Carole broke down in tears as her biscuit mask collapsed at the last minute.
It came as 18-year-old student Maisam became the second contestant to be axed from the C4 show.
returned last night as Paul Hollywood, handed out his famous handshakes very generously during Biscuit Week.
Telly fans were in for a treat when they swooned over hunky contestant Sandro.
Read our Great British Bake Off blog below for all the latest updates...
Who was the first to leave The Great British Bake Off 2022?
Spare a thought for Will who was the baker who didn’t rise to the occasion, and was given the boot by Prue and Paul.
Speaking after his exit, Will said: “Somebody has got to go first and obviously I am disappointed but I am proud to have made it.
“Yeah I am alright, there is obviously a lovely bunch of people that I have met, and I have got an experience that I can definitely talk about and share.”
Who hosts the Great British Bake Off 2022?
Returning to the show is veteran host Noel Fielding.
He is joined by Matt Lucas, who took over hosting duties from Sandi Toksvig on the 2020 season.
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are also back as judges.
Meet Maxy
Swedish-born Maxy studied fine art and went on to achieve a Masters degree in architecture, pausing her final qualifications to raise her two daughters, Tyra and Talia.
She has DIY-ed every corner of her flat – from laying the flooring and resurfacing the balcony to painting the walls and hanging her own artwork.
She began baking five years ago, with the arrival of her first daughter, and uses her strong artistic skills to create beautifully decorated celebration cakes.
Her favourite flavours link to her Scandinavian upbringing – the sweet and delicate spice of cardamom and saffron buns and cinnamon rolls.
Meet Maisam
Originally from Libya, Maisam has lived in the UK since she was nine.
She speaks five languages and aims to make that seven by the time she turns 20.
Maisam has a strong creative streak, spending her spare time photographing still-lifes and the world around her.
She has been baking since she was about 13 years old, and she loves the science required to get a bake right – often trying something multiple times until it is perfect.
Her favourite flavours are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage – she loves the tang of olives, the sweetness of dates and the nuttiness of sesame seeds.
Meet Kevin
Surrounded by family and much-loved animals, Kevin is devoted to his nearest and dearest and spends as much time as possible with his wife, Rachel, and his sisters and their partners, laughing, eating and playing board games.
A talented musician, who not only teaches but also performs, Kevin is principally a saxophonist, but is accomplished at the flute, the piano and the clarinet too.
He began baking when he was 17.
Kevin's ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and to spend time refining technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself.
His loves interesting combinations of fruits, herbs, nuts and spices.
Meet Janusz
Janusz grew up in Poland and moved to the UK 10 years ago.
He is now living on the southeast coast with his boyfriend, Simon, and their sausage dog, Nigel.
Apart from baking, Janusz’s passions include internet culture, watching drag (he even bought his boyfriend a statue of Ru Paul) and collecting movie props.
He was inspired to bake by his mother, who always baked on a Saturday - a tradition Janusz continued when he moved away from home to go to university.
He describes his baking style as "cartoon-like, colourful and camp", and loves working Polish ingredients into British staples.
His favourite flavours are ginger and chocolate.
Meet James
Proud kilt-wearer James grew up in the east end of Glasgow and moved to England after university.
He is a self-proclaimed board game geek and loves horror films from the 70s and 80s.
His enthusiasm for music is reflected in his baking style - which is now significantly better than it was during his childhood when he was burning pancakes in his mother’s kitchen.
He enjoys the technical side of baking, but is in his element when he makes his bakes his own, with his signature "child-friendly horror" style and adorable decoration.
His favourite flavours are anything autumnal, such as mixed spice, apples and caramel.
Meet Dawn
The eldest of three children, Dawn lives with her partner Trevor and is mother to three, step-mother to two, and gran/step-gran to four.
Describing herself as an artist in and out of the kitchen, Dawn loves the challenge of an illusion cake (the more impossible-sounding, the better), favouring wacky and intricate designs that allow her to express her creative talent.
She prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for lace patterns on biscuits.
Her favourite flavours are lemon, salted caramel and anything nutty.
Meet Carole
Born and bred in the West Country, Carole lives on a Dorset hillside with her husband, Michael.
Her segment on a local radio show is called "Compost Carole", during which she shares her gardening know-how with listeners.
Carole brings the artistry that she uses in her garden to her baking, creating colourful and eclectic bakes that are inspired by her passion for horticulture.
She began her dedicated baking journey with a first birthday cake for her eldest granddaughter Maisie.
Since then, she has refined her skills, using YouTube to teach herself the finer techniques of decoration.
Her favourite flavours are fruity and punchy.
