Great British Bake Off finalists suffer ‘technical and showstopper disaster’ ahead of chaotic finale-Stella Akinwumi-Entertainment – Metro

The Great British Bake Off finalists have got a tough hill to climb during tonight’s finale after the bakers fail to impress with their creations.

After 12 weeks, it all comes to a head tonight as  Syabira, Sandro and Abdul will be battling it out for the coveted title.

However, things go downhill after judge Prue Leith assigns the contestants to make a summer pudding bomb, with no instructions!

Moments before the two-hour time limit ends, Syabira says: ‘This is a disaster.’

According to The Mirror, judge Paul Hollywood declares one of them a winner, but says the only half set dessert’ is not worth any applause’.

‘Don’t clap,’ he says while laughing!

Prue Leith assigns the bakers a pretty tough task (Picture: Channel 4)

Who will be crowned winner? (Picture: Channel 4)

Talk about taking no prisoners!

For the final showstopper of the series, the stars must create an elaborate edible sculpture based on the theme of ‘our beautiful planet.’

But while certain aspects are met with praise, the judges also branded the masterpieces ‘burnt’ ‘messy’ and even a ‘proper failure.’

In the teaser ahead of tonight’s showdown, a tense Syabira can be heard saying: ‘Oh I’m so stressed, how many minutes do we have left?’

‘I feel myself shaking a bit,’ added Sandro.

Metro.co.uk readers recently declared Syabira as their winner ahead of tonight’s show in a poll that saw over the cardiovascular research associate scored a landslide of 60%, with Sandro coming in second place with 31% and Abdul with 9%.

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Ahead of the grand finale, Syabira reflected on her stellar Bake Off journey.

‘Looking back, I’m glad I did it and I am proud of what I have achieved so far,’ she penned. ‘No matter how hard life is, find an escape to keep your mind occupied, and for me, at that moment, is baking.

‘Back in the days of 2018, the only whisk that I have is from my hand blender. We all starts somewhere, and with experience we’ve learned, with dedication we strive!’

The Great British Bake Off returns tonight at 8pm on Channel 4.

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