Great British Bake Off fans were devastated on Tuesday when one of the show's favourite contestants failed with their Showstopper.
Carole, 59, was attempting to make an impressive 3D biscuit mask, but was left gutted when she discovered it had crumbled as she tried to help another baker.
Unfortunately for the amateur baker who is affectionately known as Compost Carole, the discovery came just as she was about to showcase her efforts to the show's judges, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.
She broke down, crying into a white napkin at the incident, while fellow bakers tried to console her. And the scenes caused viewers to get emotional too, with many taking to Twitter to reveal they were weepy too.
One user wrote: "I am literally in tears at Carole asking everyone if they want any help, all the while her showstopper has broken on the stand."
Another commented: "Me crying over Carole's mask. All the bakers crying over Carole's mask," while a third said: "Hands up if you’re crying for Compost Carole."
Devastatingly, Dorset-native Carole had to present her efforts to the judges with a huge hole in the middle after being unable to mend it.
In true Paul style, he offered constructive criticism, questioning why she used lard in the recipe. The judge added: "If you'd baked it a little bit longer it might have helped. It's a shame as it's beautiful."
Thankfully for Carole, her earlier performances saved her from the chop and she lived to fight another day in the tent, much to the delight of the show's fans.
However, 18-year-old Maisam was less fortunate and get her marching orders. The student and sales assistant came to the end of the road after she failed to impress in Biscuit Week.
The youngest contestant, who is originally from Libya and has lived in the UK since was was nine, said she was very proud of herself as she exited the show, with her fellow bakers and judges astounded by her talent at her young age.
This week’s theme saw bakers produce and illusion macaron in the signature challenge. They were judged on how well baked they were as well as the similarity in appearance and size of each mini cake.
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