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..to think that in the Bake Off semi final...

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SealSong · 19/10/2016 20:17

There should be a better standard of baking. So much bad pastry!

I'm unimpressed.

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RoseGoldHippie · 19/10/2016 21:28

Just trying to make more 'drama' (I just like looking at the food!) hehe

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sophiestew · 19/10/2016 21:28

Very difficult for me. I think Candice is the best baker but I just cannot stand her What's with all the gurning?

I loved Selasi but think it was time for him to go. Agree standard has been rather low this year. I would like Jane to win but I think the producers have set Candice up to win.

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RoseGoldHippie · 19/10/2016 21:29

Candice does seem to be a bit like marmite people either love her or hate her!

Mel0Drama · 19/10/2016 21:30

I love Candice, but I haven't seen anything so far I couldn't have cooked at home!

SilverHawk · 19/10/2016 21:30

I thought this was quite a cruel episode. the poor contestants don't have enough time. Jane knew that she should have used buttercream to de crumb.

gunting · 19/10/2016 21:30

I really like Candice. The mouth movements are strange. I bet the impression she is trying to hide her teeth or something because she always purses her lips over them or sticks her tongue in the way.

Soubriquet · 19/10/2016 21:31

See the pouting doesn't bother me..but I have a 3 year old and I get it too many times a day to notice Grin

RoseGoldHippie · 19/10/2016 21:35

She has had a lot of stick about the pouting - and then about her teeth which I don't get (can't see anything wrong with her teeth!)

She's been my fave since the pub ginger bread house - gotta love a sticky carpet!! Grin

ShallNotBeNamed · 19/10/2016 21:35

I feel like Paul fancies Candice, he won't say a bad word to her Angry

JosephineMaynard · 19/10/2016 21:37

Agree they've not been given enough time.

That comment Paul made judging the technical bakes tonight showed that - he wouldn't be forgiving about the effects of them decorating hot cakes if he thought it was possible to cook it and cool it properly before decorating in the time permitted.

bluebeck · 19/10/2016 21:37

Gosh yes Candices gurning is irritating beyond belief and the standard is so much lower than previous years. I would quite like Andrew to win.

..to think that in the Bake Off semi final...
usual · 19/10/2016 21:40

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RoseGoldHippie · 19/10/2016 21:41

Shall - Paul always has a little crush on at least one contestant! Keep it in your pants and away from the muffins boy!

2kids2dogsnosense · 19/10/2016 21:44

SealSong

That's what I think - set up to fail.

They aren't given enough time - one week they were standing there, fanning their cakes to cool them. Come on - they can't ALL have overrun the time through incompetence. And today Mary said "These should really be made the day before decorating to give them time to firm up"- and them complained that they were crumby.

If they're going to have a competition, at least give them a chance of doing the job properly.

SealSong · 19/10/2016 21:51

I'm trying to like Candace, but the thought of her gurning all over Tv and media if she wins is a put off.

I quite like Jane. Dunno. Just not that bothered really.

I shan't miss it when it goes from the BBC....doubt I'll keep watching. It feels like it's run it's course.

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SealSong · 19/10/2016 21:52

Andrew is a sweet young man. It would be nice to see him win, but he's just not that great a baker. Always making mistakes.

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RoseGoldHippie · 19/10/2016 21:53

Seal -I don't think I'll bother feck adverts, no Mel and Sue and no Mary

Basically Chanel 4 have paid a rediculous amount of money for a format and no talent!

milkyface · 19/10/2016 22:00

They're not as good this year at all.

I couldn't believe Paul said candice was up for star baker with Andrew when her pastry was burnt and her fondant fancies were messy! He doesn't even say a bad word to her even when she's shit!

Soubriquet · 19/10/2016 22:02

She's been my fave since the pub ginger bread house

Yes...especially where she got Mary to say she would love a bit of rug immediately followed by the eye brow rise Grin

But then I've got a childish mind like that

TooPlain · 19/10/2016 22:16

I can't see anyone from this year getting a career out of the show. Nadiya is a bit of a one off in getting so much presenting work, but I think all the other winners have had successful books and even some of the runners up. This series they're neither interesting as people or inspiring as cooks.

missyB1 · 19/10/2016 22:19

I think they are making it obvious Candice is going to win - can't bear her but she is definitely going to win.

I like Jane and actually think she deserves to win but it won't happen.

RoseGoldHippie · 19/10/2016 22:20

Yes...especially where she got Mary to say she would love a bit of rug immediately followed by the eye brow rise grin

But then I've got a childish mind like that

Hahahaha oh yes! That was a particular highlight this season!! Grin

Soubriquet · 19/10/2016 22:22

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