The Great British Bake Off 2024: Episode 2 Elimination Results

The highly anticipated Great British Bake Off made its return with series 15, kicking off in the UK on September 24, 2024, followed by the second episode on October 1. Channel 4 summarizes the episode:

“The bakers face the challenges of biscuit week, making Viennese sandwich biscuits in the signature challenge before creating their own biscuit puppet theatre in the showstopper.”

In the second episode, two contestants faced elimination during Biscuit Week. Hazel, the oldest competitor, was sent home after struggling to impress the judges in the Signature Bake, Technical Challenge, and Showstopper. Additionally, Jeff exited the competition during the Technical Challenge due to illness stemming from the previous week.

In the United States, the airing schedule differs slightly, with the premiere of the show airing on September 27, 2024, and the second episode set to be available on Netflix on October 4, 2024. The Great British Bake Off consists of 10 episodes, with the remaining contestants after the second episode being Andy, Christian, Dylan, Georgie, Gill, Illiyin, John, Mike, Nelly, and Sumayah.

This season features the returning judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, who will evaluate the amateur bakers’ creations. The show also sees the return of hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, who joined the team last year following the exit of former host Matt Lucas.

Highlights from Episode 2 of The Great British Bake Off 2024

After no contestants were eliminated during Cake Week, Episode 2 was set to see two bakers leave the competition. The Signature Bake challenge for Biscuit Week featured Viennese whirls, with Prue reminding contestants that the delicate texture could prove challenging.

Prue anticipated some surprising flavors from the 12 competitors, who began crafting their interpretations of the challenge with their own unique creations:

John – Irish Cream & Coffee Biscuits
Jeff – “What’s the Matter, Are You Not Feeling Well?”Biscuits
Illyin – Pistachio & White Chocolate Viennese Biscuits
Christiaan – Floral Viennese Biscuits
Georgie – Rhubarb & Custard Viennese Biscuits
Nelly – “My First Dog”Biscuits
Sumayah – Cheese & Blackberry Viennese Biscuits
Mike – Malted Brown Butter & Raspberry Viennese Biscuits
Andy – PB & J Viennese Biscuits
Dylan – Campfire Cookie Viennese Biscuits
Gill – Two Desserts Viennese Biscuits
Hazel – Coffee & Hazelnut Viennese Biscuits

During the Technical Challenge, contestants were tasked with making mint cream biscuits. Unfortunately, Jeff had to leave before the challenge started due to feeling lightheaded, marking the end of his journey on The Great British Bake Off. With 12 contestants reduced to 11, the rankings from the judges after the Technical Challenge were as follows:

Mike
John
Sumayah
Jill
Hazel
Christian
Nelly
Illyin
Georgie
Andy
Dylan

The Showstopper challenge concluded the week, where the remaining contestants crafted biscuit scenes complete with edible puppets, a critical determinant for the judges’ decision on eliminations. The amateur bakers showcased the following creations:

Andy, ‘If Pigs Could Fly’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Christiaan, ‘Finding Home’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Georgie, ‘Welsh Festival’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
John, ‘Welsh Adventures’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Hazel, ‘Punch & Judy’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Dylan, ‘Rabbit in the Moon’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Gill, ‘The Gingerbread Man’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Mike, ‘Go Farming’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Illyin, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Nelly, ‘Forest Dance’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre
Sumayah, ‘Enchanted Garden’ Biscuit Puppet Theatre

Sumayah impressed the judges throughout the three challenges, earning the title of Star Baker by blending artistry with delectable flavors in her baked goods, while Hazel was ultimately sent home.

Episode 3 of The Great British Bake Off is slated to premiere in the UK on October 8, with US viewers able to catch it on October 11.

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