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Matt Jackson

Great British Bake Off fans all say the same thing as Sandro crowned star baker

Great British Bake Off fans all said the same thing after Sandro was crowned the star baker in dessert week tonight (Tuesday). The 30-year-old wowed the judges with his Earth-inspired hidden surprise cake.

The part-time nanny narrowly pipped Janusz to the prestigious award, who also impressed the judges with his LGBT-themed rainbow cake. The design, which contained a rainbow-shaped cupcake centre, coincided with National Coming Out Day.

After being given the gong, Sandro said: "I am going to push myself every week. Now I have got star baker, I have had a taste of it and I love it."

Commenting on Sandro's cake, judge Paul Hollywood said: "To be able to put that design together with mousse and keep it together is impressive. I love the textures and the flavours as well."

A difficult week, dessert week also saw the bakers faced with a tricky task of making a lemon meringue pie for the technical challenge. In a shock twist, the instructions from judge Prue Leith simply said 'make a lemon meringue pie'.

Ultimately it was 59-year-old West Country baker Carole who left the tent this week after struggling with the challenges. She said: "To even get in that tent is an achievement in itself. Those bakers, what a bunch of people."

Great British Bake Off fans were united in their appreciation for Sandro and his worldly creation. @Kyhrv said: "Yes Sandro. Must feel on top of the world."

While @yemandeeT said: "So happy Sandro is finally star baker. He's a talented baker." @Charlie_Tweets said: "Well done Sandro and we will miss you Carole."

  • Great British Bake Off airs at 8pm on Tuesdays. Missed an episode? Catch up on All4.
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