Bake Off viewers rage they were ‘cheated’ as they demand fan-favourite is brought back to Channel 4 show next year
GREAT British Bake Off viewers have fumed they were 'cheated' - while calling for a the return of a fan-favourite baker to screens.
The Channel 4 show made history with its series 15 final - although some fans had mixed emotions.
Nelly Ghaffar won viewers' hearts during the recently concluded series.
The Slovakian-born Palliative care assistant, 44, exited in episode six - leaving fans gutted.
With the eliminated bakers returning during the final, viewers shared their appreciation for Nelly on social media.
One person wrote: "Can we just take a moment to imagine Nelly's Final Showstopper outfit. We've been truly cheated this year."
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Another commented: "NELLY! Absolute Queen! Glad to see her on my screen again."
A third penned: "She back !! Definitely missed the entertainment and fun nelly brought to the show!!
"Deserves spin off show Nelly's baking adventures hint hint."
A fourth chimed in: "We all know that Nelly is the real winner."
Yet another gushed: "A gorgeous series for many reasons, but mainly for introducing us to the one and only Nelly!"
The final saw Christiaan de Vries, Dylan Bachelet and Georgie Grasso as the last remaining hopefuls.
In the end, Georgie was crowned as the winner - becoming the show's first-ever Welsh champion in the process.
The Paediatric nurse, 34, impressed judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to clinch the victory.
Fans also shared their admiration, as one wrote: "Congratulations Georgie! You deserved this!
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.
"The first ever Welsh winner! So proud of you! Congratulations Wales."
Another remarked: "Woo Hoo! Congratulations to the mighty #GBBO winner Georgie Grasso, the 1st ever Welsh winner of the #greatbritishbakeoff."
"Go Georgie... well deserved Welsh winner", said a third.
The Great British Bake Off airs on Channel 4 and is available on Channel 4's streaming service.