Who left the Bake Off? All the 2024 Great British Bake Off contestants who have left so far (2024)

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Bake Off's caramel challenge got the better of one contestant this week. Their dazzling caramel shortbread biscuits had too much bulge, their pale and doughy pear tarte tatin placed seventh in the technical challenge and their mousse caramel cake showstopper was only "sort of okay" in Paul's estimation. Certainly not enough to get them through to week five's pastry week.

While Georgie scooped the star baker award it was time to put down the whisk and hang up the apron for one unlucky baker.

Here's who said a regrettable goodbye in this week's episode of Bake Off – and all those who left before them.

Who left Bake Off this week?

The fourth contestant to be eliminated from Bake Off was Mike Wilkins. It was neck-and-neck between Mike and the tent's youngest baker Sumayah, who had her own fumbles, but in the end it was Mike who struggled the most during the Caramel challenge.

The 29-year-old farmhand said a teary goodbye to his fellow Bake-Off comrades while admitting he was "going to miss everyone."

During his to-camera speech at the end Mike shared that he felt it was his "time to go," before saying:

"I'm just this little farmhand who does a bit of baking in the kitchen. Everybody else was so incredible. I feel like the quality of what everyone else is doing is just breathtaking."

Mike extended this sentiment on X, where he posted a letter thanking the contestants, judges and hosts for the experience. He ended it saying:

"I just hope that I haven't let anyone down and that everyone has enjoyed watching a fraction as much as I have enjoyed being here! GBBO you have my heart! Sending oodles of love, hugs and thanks, Mike."

The official Bake Off account was quick to lovingly correct Mike, insisting that he'd not let anyone down. This was endorsed by fans, with one user responding:

"You've not let anyone down! You're awesome and [have been such a joy] to everyone. Thank you for being you and for sharing yourself and your bakes."

Who's left Bake Off 2024 so far?

John Mincher

Ahead of Bake Off's season-15 debut John had stated that while his strengths were "certainly cake-related," bread was not the "strongest aspect of [his] baking," and sadly that proved to be true.

The 37-year-old baker from West Midlands was eliminated during bread week thanks in part to a bad batch of bagels, despite previously impressing the judges during biscuit week and even being the first to get star baker.

"It's fine – it was expected," said when the news broke that he would be leaving. "It was just a bad week. It's just how it is, because everybody is so talented, if you drop the ball it's your time to go."

A few tears were shed but he insisted they were "tears of pride."

Hazel Vaughan

After week one saw no contestants being eliminated from the show, Hazel was the first official Bake Off contestant to bid the gang a sorrowful goodbye. The former nail tech and grandmother to 10 crumbled during biscuit week.

"I felt really sad as I didn't get the chance to show what I could really bake or show my skills," she said after her Viennese sandwich biscuits and biscuit puppet theatre failed to meet Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood's standards, but she admitted:

"I did expect it – all my bakes have gone wrong. Maybe I won't bake puppet theatres anymore."

Jeff

Bronx-born baker Jeff left ahead of Hazel and was the first to leave the competition due to ill health. The former university lecturer exited mid-way through the technical challenge during biscuit week stating:

"This time around just wasn't right for me. I really enjoyed it. Everyone has been wonderful, you've got a great group of bakers in there. Alright, I didn't make it very far, but there you go."

For more on what happened to Jeff read here.

The Great British Bake Off and its spin-off Bake Off: An Extra Slice both air on Channel 4 in the UK. In the US, it's known as The Great British Baking Show, and streams on Netflix.

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