GBBO season 5 - thread #2

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Thought I better start another one (in case I lose you all next week!)

I find it hard to watch - I felt like Norman was the kid in the class who knows the teacher didn't like him. I'm a bit heartbroken for him:(

Is it me or did they leave Mel's hair and makeup person behind when they did this week's History Bit? I know she's hired to be lovely and witty not to be a sex-kitten, but in that section she suddenly looked like a normal person you might pass in the street, not a groomed telly person. Most disconcerting.

I teared up when Sue told Norman he was a true gentleman.

If there's a week when they send no-one home, perhaps they'll bring Diana in then to AES.

This week would have been a great one for sending no-one home in though, as they were unexpectedly down one baker at the start.

ooh yes Ilikepie I luurve that french chef too (god I've forgotten his name) Nice to have someone who REALLY knows his stuff.

Michel Roux Jr?

Shadow, I don't think there would really be any valid reason for keeping Norman any longer, much as I love him - it would just be prolonging the agony. Whereas the ones now left in are all pretty good.so they may well have a week when no-one really does badly enough to go. Or else someone who is otherwise good will have a nightmare and perhaps will deserve another chance.

Yes agree ici the standard has been very good on the whole in this series.

Thanks Shadow Yes I've always liked him he's not showoffy at all, but I can't believe he has more than a mouthful of his fave Melton Mowbray pies .

Yeah ppteatfruit , he's so down to earth for someone so professional and knowledgable. And he's always so kind and nice to everyone. Proper gent.

Unlike some chefs eh?

Yes, it's been clear for a few weeks that Norman wasn't going to be a finalist.

I guess we'll have to wait and see if they do decide to have a week where no-one goes.

You don't have mouthful of Melton Mowbray pie - you have a mouth full of Melton Mowbray pie, surely?

I'm sure someone has already said this, but chest freezers are good at keeping cold when the door is open (hot air rises, cool air falls). So Luis would not necessarily have caused any problems, apart from annoying the hell out of me because he kept the freezer open
There's a nice bit of contradiction for you!

My mum told me that Mel & Sue are leaving Bake Off . Has anyone heard anything about that or is she just living in her own little world again ?

Noooooo Well if it's true it'll eff it up big time!

BTW did anyone hear Mel and Lee Mack on Radio 2 yesterday? I heard the last 15 mins or so and I'll listen again to it.

Damn you can't get it on Listen Again [anger]

It's tonight

Right I'm ready, cup of tea and a doughnut at the ready! Whose going tonight then?

Forrin week ! I bloody love princess cake . Used to get them for birthday cakes when I was little.

mmmm my kind of cakes

I love princess cakes too!

Kate is very warm, isn't she? I like her more every week.

Ooh I have the tin that martha has. Lakeland.

My mum makes an awesome Dobostorte and a good Gugelhupf too.

me too. I make a christmas cake in mine

Ooh have never done a ring Xmas cake, but that would be good as the mixture would cook through well. Ponders seasonallyly.

I mostly use mine for blueberry, or lemon and poppyseed.