Great British Bake Off Reveals Finalists After Semi-Final Elimination

Toby, a 29-year-old business development executive, was eliminated during the semi-final of The Great British Bake Off 2025 after a difficult technical challenge where his framboisier cake collapsed into a puddle. The semi-final, themed Patisserie Week, featured challenging tasks including cream horns for the Signature Challenge, a sugar-glass dome-covered framboisier for the Technical Challenge, and a macaron sculpture for the Showstopper, which many viewers found extremely stressful. Judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith praised Toby's growth and talent but noted that his small mistake with the technical ultimately led to his exit, highlighting the competition's tight standards. Jasmine secured her fifth Star Baker title, a joint record in the show's history, and alongside Aaron and Tom, advanced to the final. Many fans and judges described the technical challenge as a "car crash" due to the widespread difficulties among contestants, marking an unprecedented level of challenge at this stage. Toby reflected on his experience with pride and emotion, emphasizing the valuable confidence he gained and the camaraderie he appreciated most during the competition.