Tuesday 1 November 2022 09:58 PM GBBO's Maxi, 29, crumbles under pressure during pastry week as she is ... trends now
Architectural assistant Maxi was booted from the Great British Bake Off while cardiovascular research associate Syabira won Star Baker on Tuesday.
The budding baker, 29, fought back tears as the judges revealed she was going home during pastry week.
In a piece to camera shortly afterwards, Maxi admitted she'd had a 'bad week' and 'knew' she was facing the chop.
'I'm proud that I made it this far': Architectural assistant Maxi was booted from the Great British Bake Off during Tuesday's episode
She said: 'I can't believe it. I had a bad, bad week. I knew it. I knew it was me. I knew it was coming, but I was hoping my showstopper would have saved me.
'It's really sad to go, but I'm happy and I'm proud that I made it this far.
Her fellow contestants and fans alike seemed shock that she was sent home during the quarter finals.
Hug: The budding baker, 29, fought back tears as the judges revealed she was going home during pastry week (pictured with Paul Hollywood)
Oh dear: In a piece to camera shortly afterwards, Maxi admitted she'd had a 'bad week' and 'knew' she was facing the chop
Upset: She said: 'I can't believe it. I had a bad, bad week. I knew it. I knew it was me. I knew it was coming, but I was hoping my showstopper would have saved me'
Her co-stars rushed to comfort her after the shock news.
One viewer tweeted afterwards: You will be missed Maxy, I was convinced you'd be in the final but you've done so well to get this far.'
A second wrote: What?!!! Maxy deserves to win this season! I cannot believe this!' while a third added: 'Maxy, you were brilliant ❤️.'
Gang: Her fellow contestants and fans alike seemed shock that she was sent home during the quarter finals
Overwhelmed: Cardiovascular research associate Syabira won Star Baker
Congrats! Sandro, Abdul, Janusz and Syabira (second-from-left to right) remain on the show
According to the official GGBO website: 'Swedish-born Maxy studied fine art and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Architecture, pausing her final qualifications to raise her two daughters, Tyra and Talia.
'She has DIY-ed every corner of her flat – from laying the flooring and resurfacing the balcony to painting the walls and hanging her own artwork.
'She began baking five years ago, with the arrival of her first daughter, and uses her strong artistic skills to create beautifully decorated celebration cakes.'
Candid: In a handwritten note shared to GBBO's Twitter, Maxy wrote: 'Still finding it hard to believe that I actually made it to the tent'
In a handwritten note shared to GBBO's Twitter, Maxy wrote: 'Still finding it hard to believe that I actually made it to the tent.
'Having gotten so far in the competition, I would have obviously loved to have made it to the finals, however am super proud of how far I managed to come.
'I really stepped out of my comfort zone applying for Bake Off, and am honestly so glad I did!
'Got to meet Dame Prue, Paul, Noel and Matt, and had the best time of my life. If you are considering to apply, I suggest that you do so because you could be here next year.
'Along the way, I have grown and become more confident as a person, gained new friends and left the tent a better baker.
'Thank you to all that have supported me, love you all. To the team, you are amazing, thank you for making this such a lovely experience.
'Lots of love, your Quarter Finalist.'
Sandro, Abdul, Janusz and Syabira remain in the competition.
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