Great British Bake Off fans fuming after twist as series returns
ok.co.ukNo-one went home on the first episode of the 2024 season of The Great British Bake Off after former university lecturer Jeff felt unwell in the tent.
After facing challenges with a zesty lemon sponge cake, the 67 year old fell ill, postponing his pursuit of the famed baking title until at least episode two.
Despite Paul Hollywood pointing out that whilst Jeff's "flavours are spot on", the cake "looks such a mess" because of its dishevelled appearance.
As a Battenberg cake became the next hurdle for contestants, Jeff was absent from the tent. Alison Hammond filled in viewers, expressing: "Welcome back bakers, as you can see Jeff is not with us at the moment, because he's not feeling very well, but hopefully he's going to be back next week." Meanwhile, star baker accolades were bestowed upon John, an NHS directorate support manager from West Midlands.
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