‘What is going on?’ beg Bake Off fans as TWO contestants collapse and another falls in incredibly stressful episode
GREAT British Bake Off fans were left baffled by ‘the most stressful episode ever’ after a string of disasters.
The Channel 4 wholesome favourite descended into chaos during Biscuit Week on Tuesday, with contestants feeling the heat in the tent.
As the episode kicked off, university lecturer Jeff was welcomed back to the tent after falling ill and collapsing during week one.
However, after another funny turn, he declared he was “done” and quit the show, being comforted by Alison Hammond after making his decision.
He told viewers it “wasn’t his year” and exited during the technical challenge.
But the icing on the cake was when another star dropped to the floor on camera after also falling sick.
During the showstoppers deliberations, Illiyn – who got off to a great start last week by landing the esteemed Hollywood Handshake in week one – also collapsed onto the floor after feeling dizzy.
The incident clearly shook up the judges, with things only getting worse later when Dylan fell off his chair during deliberations, hitting the floor with a thud.
“What the hell is going on?” yelled Paul, while Prue asked if he was OK after the accident.
The rest of the cast later made light of the situation, joking people were “dropping like flies” like in a murder mystery.
Across the rest of the episode, one star fell off a chair, while others had to throw away their entire bakes halfway through and start again from scratch.
The episode proved too much for viewers, who couldn’t believe how dramatic and stressful it was.
Taking to X, one wrote: “Can someone send some health and safety to the tent. This is way too stressful!!”
“So many things falling over and breaking all gasps and worried noises. Very dramatic,” said another.
“What’s happening this year, everyone’s getting poorly!!!” questioned a third. “We’ve lost poor Jeff, now poor Illiyin!! It’s rather stressful in the bake off tent this year!!”
“Christ! Who knew making biscuits was so bloody stressful!” said a fourth.
While a fifth said: “Blimey! #GBBO was a bit dramatic today! A walkout, a collapse and a fall, and it’s only episode 2!”
Here’s hoping the cast rises to the challenge for next week’s theme – Bread Week.
Great British Bake Off continues Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.
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.