GBBO’s Maxi, 29, crumbles under pressure during pastry week as she is eliminated from competition
Architectural assistant Maxi was booted from the Great British Bake Off while cardiovascular research associate Syabira won Star Baker on Tuesday.
The budding baker, 29, fought back tears as judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith decided she would be going home during pastry week.
In a piece to camera shortly afterwards, Maxi admitted she’d had a ‘bad week’ and ‘knew’ she was facing the chop.
‘I’m proud that I made it this far’: Architectural assistant Maxi was booted from the Great British Bake Off during Tuesday’s episode
She said: ‘I can’t believe it. I had a bad, bad week. I knew it. I knew it was me. I knew it was coming, but I was hoping my showstopper would have saved me.
‘It’s really sad to go but I’m happy and I’m proud that I made it this far.’
Her fellow contestants and fans alike seemed shock that she was sent home during the quarter finals.
Hug: The budding baker, 29, fought back tears as the judges revealed she was going home during pastry week (pictured with Paul Hollywood)
Oh dear: In a piece to camera shortly afterwards, Maxi admitted she’d had a ‘bad week’ and ‘knew’ she was facing the chop
Upset: She said: ‘I can’t believe it. I had a bad, bad week. I knew it. I knew it was me. I knew it was coming, but I was hoping my showstopper would have saved me’
Her co-stars rushed to comfort her after the shock news.
One viewer tweeted afterwards: ‘You will be missed Maxy, I was convinced you’d be in the final but you’ve done so well to get this far.’
A second wrote: What?!!! Maxy deserves to win this season! I cannot believe this!’ while a third added: ‘Maxy, you were brilliant ❤️.’
Gang: Her fellow contestants and fans alike seemed shock that she was sent home during the quarter finals
Overwhelmed: Cardiovascular research associate Syabira won Star Baker
Congrats! Sandro, Abdul, Janusz and Syabira (second-from-left to right) remain on the show
According to the official GGBO website: ‘Swedish-born Maxy studied fine art and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Architecture, pausing her final qualifications to raise her two daughters, Tyra and Talia.
‘She has DIY-ed every corner of her flat – from laying the flooring and resurfacing the balcony to painting the walls and hanging her own artwork.
‘She began baking five years ago, with the arrival of her first daughter, and uses her strong artistic skills to create beautifully decorated celebration cakes.’
Candid: In a handwritten note shared to GBBO’s Twitter, Maxy wrote: ‘Still finding it hard to believe that I actually made it to the tent’
In a handwritten note shared to GBBO’s Twitter, Maxy wrote: ‘Still finding it hard to believe that I actually made it to the tent.
‘Having gotten so far in the competition, I would have obviously loved to have made it to the finals, however am super proud of how far I managed to come.
‘I really stepped out of my comfort zone applying for Bake Off, and am honestly so glad I did!
‘Got to meet Dame Prue, Paul, Noel and Matt, and had the best time of my life. If you are considering to apply, I suggest that you do so because you could be here next year.
Kind: One viewer tweeted afterwards: ‘You will be missed Maxy, I was convinced you’d be in the final but you’ve done so well to get this far’
‘Along the way, I have grown and become more confident as a person, gained new friends and left the tent a better baker.
‘Thank you to all that have supported me, love you all. To the team, you are amazing, thank you for making this such a lovely experience.
‘Lots of love, your Quarter Finalist.’
Sandro, Abdul, Janusz and Syabira remain in the competition.
GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2022: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?
Carol loves to garden and even hosts her own gardening show on local radio
Carol
Age: 59
Occupation: Supermarket cashier
From: Dorset
Carol loves to garden and even hosts her own gardening show on local radio. She loves creating colourful and eclectic bakes that are inspired by her passion for horticulture.
Originally from Libya Maisam’s favourite flavours are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage
Maisam
Age: 18
Occupation: Student & sales assistant
From: Greater Manchester
Originally from Libya Maisam’s favourite flavours are inspired by her Mediterranean heritage.
She speaks five languages and aims to make that seven by the time she turns 20.
Swedish born Maxy’s Scandinavian upbringing features heavily in her bakes
Maxy
Age: 29
Occupation: Architectural assistant
From: London
Swedish born Maxy’s Scandinavian upbringing features heavily in her bakes with lots of cinnamon and saffron.
She studied fine art and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Architecture.
His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and to spend time refining technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself
Kevin
Age: 33
Occupation: Music teacher
From: Lanarkshire
His ethos in the kitchen is to use the best, seasonal ingredients and to spend time refining technique – with these in hand, he believes the presentation will take care of itself.
A talented musician, who not only teaches but also performs as a saxophonist.
Great with kids Sandro likes to infuse his bakes with flavours from his Angolan heritage
Sandro
Age: 30
Occupation: Nanny
From: London
Great with kids Sandro likes to infuse his bakes with flavours from his Angolan heritage – the spice of paprika paired with tangy cheese, and sweet bakes smothered in dulce de leche.
Malaysian born Syabira loves giving exotic twists to British classics
Syabira
Age: 32
Occupation: Cardiovascular Research Associate
From: London
Malaysian born Syabira loves giving exotic twists to British classics – chicken rendang Cornish pasties are a particular favourite.
Dawn prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for lace patterns on biscuits=
Dawn
Age: 60
Occupation: IT Manager
From: Bedfordshire
Dawn prides herself on her steady hand and attention to detail, especially when it comes to the intricacy required for lace patterns on biscuits.
Her favourite flavours are lemon, salted caramel and anything nutty.
Scientist James loves the technical side of baking and his signature is ‘child-friendly horror’ style decoration.
James
Age: 25
Occupation: Nuclear Scientist
From: Cumbria
Scientist James loves the technical side of baking and his signature is ‘child-friendly horror’ style decoration.
His loves anything autumnal, such as mixed spice, apples and caramel.
Polish born Janusz describes his baking as ‘colourful and camp’
Janusz
Age: 34
Occupation: Personal Assistant
From: East Sussex
Polish born Janusz describes his baking as ‘colourful and camp’.
He loves working Polish ingredients into British dishes.
Rebs has recently started to play around with Middle Eastern ingredients
Rebecca
Age: 23
Occupation: Masters Student
From: County Antrim
Rebs has recently started to play around with Middle Eastern ingredients – in a nod to her boyfriend Jack’s Turkish family heritage.
His passion for baking began when he was two, when his mum would give him her pastry trimmings to turn into little jam tarts
Will
Age: 45
Occupation: Former Charity Director
From: London
Will loves the technical side and is a fan of using yeast in his cooking – in more places than just bread!
His passion for baking began when he was two, when his mum would give him her pastry trimmings to turn into little jam tarts.
Abdul applies his precision thinking to the chemistry of baking and says Matcha is his favourite flavour
Abdul
Age: 29
Occupation: Electronics Engineer
From: London
Abdul applies his precision thinking to the chemistry of baking and says Matcha is his favourite flavour.
A self-confessed space nerd, his interest in baking began when he and his graduate colleagues baked for each other to brighten up their daily coffee breaks.
