Brief
Paul Hollywood calls GBBO technical challenge the worst he’s seen
The judges slammed the flatbread technical on Tuesday’s episode, with one baker leaving for family reasons and another eliminated.
By Felo News Desk · Published
During Tuesday’s Great British Bake Off episode (13 October), judge Paul Hollywood described the flatbread technical challenge as “probably the worst technical I’ve ever seen in 17 years,” according to the Independent.
What happened
The episode featured a technical task of making flatbreads with roasted grapes and blue cheese. Several bakers produced raw or misshapen loaves, prompting visible frustration from the judges. The signature challenge required an “ultimate” garlic bread, and the showstopper asked contestants to create an elaborate enriched‑bread centerpiece with a celebratory theme.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that fellow judge Nigella Lawson struggled to eat one competitor’s messy flatbread and exclaimed, “It’s just difficult. I don’t know what to do. I’m panicking!” The outlet also reported that Lawson commented on another baker who “just thrown the grapes on top.”
What was said
“It’s probably the worst technical I think I’ve seen in 17 years,” Hollywood told the bakers.
“It’s just difficult. I don’t know what to do. I’m panicking!” Lawson said.
How it came about
The episode follows Nigella Lawson’s recent appointment as a new judge, a change highlighted in Felo’s earlier coverage (Nigella Lawson Brings Warmth to Bake Off Panel and Nigella Lawson Joins Great British Bake Off as New Judge). This season’s shift in judging style has coincided with more demanding technical challenges.
Key facts
- Paul Hollywood called the flatbread technical the worst he’s seen in 17 years. (independent.co.uk)
- Nigella Lawson said she was panicking over the flatbread challenge. (independent.co.uk)
- Molly was eliminated after failing the challenges, and Nikki left for personal reasons. (independent.co.uk)
- Tom was named Star Baker after the three challenges. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Paul Hollywood brands Bake Off episode ‘worst technical I’ve ever seen’”
