Great British Bake Off backlash as fans claim finalist was ‘robbed’ of win
FANS of The Great British Bake Off claimed one finalist was 'robbed' of the win.
The Channel 4 series faces backlash from viewers as the hit show made history with its first ever Welsh winner.
Paediatric nurse Georgie Grasso, 34, was awarded the coveted glass cake dish that was presented by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.
This was despite never receiving one the highly sought after handshakes from Paul Hollywood, 58.
She impressed Prue Leith, 84, with her incredible three tier lemon and elderflower hanging cake after she performed solidly in the technical.
By comparison, fan favourite Great British Bake Off contestant Dylan Bachelet, 20, was having an off week.
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Throughout the show, he won acclaim for his innovative flavours and impeccable presentation.
The retail assistant won the title of star baker twice, and was in the top two on three additional occasions.
He failed to impress the judges with his scones, he came third in the technical and Paul Hollywood critiqued the proportions of each element of his showstopper.
Viewers were left utterly devastated at the unfolding scenes as they took to social media in droves.
Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter - one fan stated: "I demand a recount. Dylan was robbed."
A second user simply put: "Dylan. Robbed."
"Dylan was robbed. Gutted," wrote a third viewer.
As someone else noted: "So gutted for #Dylan he has been the winner all the way through the competition then stuffed it up in the final."
Meanwhile, a fifth fan commented: "The story of Dylan in the final is a story ripped straight from ancient Greece. I've never watched a show about baking with such abject dread."
And another added: "Watching Dylan lose the bake off after a great season was gutting."
Great British Bake off cast 2024
The Great British Bake Off is back for another series of the heartwarming Channel 4 show.
Legendary judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are back to give their expert opinion, while hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond are on hand to lift the bakers spirits.
Here are the amateur bakers all taking part in 2024.
- Andy, 44, car mechanic.
- Christiaan, 33, menswear designer.
- Dylan, 20, retail assistant.
- Georgie, 34, paediatric nurse.
- Gill, 53, senior category manager.
- Hazel, 71, former nail technician.
- Illiyin, 31, birth trauma specialist midwife.
- Jeff, 67, former university lecturer.
- John, 37, NHS directorate support manager.
- Mike, 29, farmer.
- Nelly, 44, palliative care assistant.
- Sumayah, 19, student.
You can watch all the episodes of The Great British Bake Off 2024 on Channel 4 on demand.