Key events
Scott Bryan
So … that technical challenge in a nutshell:
“They were rushed for time,” says Paul in a challenge that was too rushed for time.
Scott Bryan
Here’s a review of the baker’s attempts: Josh’s are overbaked and too caramelised. Cristy’s is messy as she piled on the topping while the cheesecake was still hot. Matty’s gets rave reviews (his face throughout looks traumatised.) Saku’s was rushed. Dan’s is good. Dana’s jelly was not smoothed. Rowan’s needed more time. And Nicky’s was deemed to be not that bad at all.
Ranking: 8. Saku (“it looked terrible,” says Paul. ) 7. Cristy (“It’s a bit of a mess, but tasted good.”) 6. Josh. 5. Dana. 4. Nicky 3. Rowan. 2. Matty. 1. Dan is back on top!
Scott Bryan
everyone calm down
@Scott – I think we’re all fanning Matty
It’s time for the technical judging
Scott Bryan
Starting with Josh, whose attempt is a little overbaked. Reader, I’m not used to this!
Scott Bryan
That was quite a challenge. Also a Bake Off first, where you end up thinking more about events outside the tent than within it.
Must be surreal for Paul and Prue to walk into a tent with one of the bakes not placed next to their corresponding photograph. I wonder if they were told and if they’ll draw attention to it.
Scott Bryan
While all of this has been taking place, the drama inside the tent appears to be Saku sounding like she’s from the Wizard of Oz, saying “it’s melllltttttinnngggg” while placing her cheesecakes in front of the gingham altar.
Scott Bryan
Tasha hasn’t recovered enough to finish the challenge, so she’s decided to withdraw from the day’s competition.
Gosh. Bakers have been unwell and have not participated before, but a baker has never withdrawn midway through a challenge. How gutting for her.
Scott Bryan
Oh no. A concerning development. Tasha is feeling dizzy and needs some air and has been advised to leave the tent while she recovers.
Is this an appropriate time to mention that the medic looks hot? No? OK.
Scott Bryan
The bakers are struggling in the heat. So is Alison, who accidentally drops her tray while fanning Matty.
Also, while I’m on this topic … when was there a hot day during the summer holidays?
Scott Bryan
Is this the first time we’ve ever seen a microwave in a technical? I believe it is.
And let’s all agree on the same thing: Prue not telling them how long to blast the white chocolate in the microwave is mean! What’s the point?
