Yannis eliminated from Great British Bake Off in Dessert Week

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

Yannis, a 28-year-old paediatric doctor from Vienna, was eliminated from The Great British Bake Off during Dessert Week.

Yannis, a 28-year-old paediatric doctor from Vienna now living in London, was eliminated from The Great British Bake Off during Dessert Week, becoming the fifth contestant to leave the Channel 4 show. Connie was named star baker of the week. The week's challenges included a staggered-start signature round with self-saucing puddings, a technical set by judge Nigella Lawson, and a retro showstopper challenge.

Yannis described his exit as 'definitely bittersweet', saying: 'I was heartbroken to leave my Bake Off family, but there was also a strange sense of relief.' He explained that filming in the tent while working full-time as a doctor, often doing 12-hour shifts and nights, had been exhausting. 'My body was definitely ready for a break,' he said.

Reflecting on his experience, Yannis said he had grown up watching the programme and found being there for five weeks 'surreal'. He flew to Spain for his best friend's wedding the following week, which he said helped 'soften the blow' of his departure.

How it is being reported

• Who left Bake Off last night? Fifth contestant eliminated from Channel 4 showA Bake Off contestant has become the fifth to leave the Channel 4 show with their last bakes being part of Dessert Week.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 06:42
• Who left Bake Off last night? Fifth contestant eliminated from Channel 4 showA Bake Off contestant has become the fifth to leave the Channel 4 show with their last bakes being part of Dessert Week.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 06:42

In this story: Yannis · Nigella Lawson · Connie · The Great British Bake Off · Channel 4 · Vienna · London · Spain

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