BAKING BAD
Bake Off fans protest as Henry Bird is axed after disgusting Paul Hollywood with his pie showstopper
BAKE Off fans were left fuming last night as fan favourite Henry Bird was axed from the competition for bungling a series of challenges.
The 20-year-old student lost his place in the tent after Paul Hollywood was disgusted with his towering pie, but he took the defeat in his stride, saying simply: "It has been a pleasure, darling."
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Fans were less measured, with one wailing: "Absolutely gutted Henry has gone. He was my absolute favourite and it won't be the same without him 😫😫😫."
Another said: "Henry!!!! No. No please god reverse time!! 😩😢"
A third threatened to fight tough-talking Paul in the street after his stinging verdict on the lad's showstopper.
Paul tore Henry's vertical pie to shreds, complaining: "It's bone dry. All the moisture's come out the hole in the top."
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He added: "It's a shame. Do you know what it tastes like? Mince pie."
Henry hopefully asked if the 53-year-old liked Christmas, but Paul replied: "Humbug. The idea's there but not executed to the best of your ability."
The baking overlord was more forgiving after Henry got his marching orders, saying: "I think he's done a great job. I just think the other four deserved to be there more."
Henry started Pastry Week strongly with an impressive crab, tomato and potato tarte tatin - but things began going wrong in the technical challenge.
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Paul Hollywood is left disgusted with Henry Bird's towering pie on The Great British Bake Off
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His Moroccan pie failed to impress the judges after it collapsed under its own weight - and his showstopper fared little better.
However, it was a much happier week for Steph Blackwell, who was crowned Star Baker for the fourth time this series.
Her curried potato carousel pie impressed Paul and Prue Leith - propelling her through to next's week's semi-finals.
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