Great British Bake Off 2017: Sandi Toksvig breaks down in tears amid painful announcement
SANDI TOKSVIG broke down in tears during an emotional and “painful” moment in tonight’s episode of Great British Bake Off.
Bake Off: Sandi CRIES as Julia is sent home
Julia Chernogorova had been taking the iconic tent by storm over the first five weeks of the Channel 4 show, and was even named star baker, even though she concocted an awkwardly phallic snail.
But, in the latest instalment, the Siberian 21-year-old struggled to keep up with the rest of the contestants as she muddled her way through baking pies.
When Sandi had to deliver the devastating news however, the blonde comedian became so upset she burst into tears.
“You are all amazing, you’re down to the last seven and it’s incredible,” she began. “But someone has to go home and it’s really painful.
I’m so sorry, I’m sorry sweetheart. You did amazing you know that right?
“The person leaving the tent this week is Julia,” she choked.
Continuing to apologise profusely to the impressive baker, Sandi reached over for a hug and whispered words of encouragement.
“I’m so sorry, I’m sorry sweetheart. You did amazing you know that right? You did incredible,” she soothed through sobs.
Meanwhile, judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith showed their support for the contestant by wishing her well and giving their congratulations.
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Despite the sombre mood in the tent, one baker who was struggling to hide his excitement was Liam Charles, who had been crowned star baker for the first time.
Following Liam’s extraordinary show-stopping pie that used his grandmother’s tried and tested recipe, Noel revealed: “The star baker is someone who used the wisdom of their elders to create a wonderful showstopper.”
Once alone, Liam finally revealed his glee at the award, as he threw his hands behind his head and grinned, saying: “I didn’t think I would ever get it, I’m just over the moon, over the moon.”
Great British Bake Off continues Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.