Bake Off Chaos: Illness Forces Baker to Leave Tent and Elimination is Cancelled

Week Four Takes a Surprising Turn

The Great British Bake Off took an unexpected turn in week four's 'Chocolate Week' episode as illness threw the show into chaos. Baker Tasha, the show's first deaf contestant, was forced to leave the tent after suffering from overheating.

A Twist in the Elimination

With Tasha's departure, the judges were left with a dilemma. In an unprecedented move, they decided to cancel the elimination for the week, much to the surprise and delight of the remaining bakers. However, the twist came with a warning that two bakers would leave the tent in the following week.

Heatwave and a Difficult Task

The contestants faced a challenging task during Chocolate Week, with three chocolate-based challenges to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. The heatwave during the summer caused some fans to criticize Channel 4 for filming the episode in such conditions. Additionally, the airing of the episode was delayed due to an England football game.

Star Baker and Chocolate Overload

Matty emerged victorious in week four as the Star Baker, impressing the judges with his chocolate box showstopper. Meanwhile, the other contestants expressed their exhaustion, admitting that they never wanted to see chocolate again after the difficult task.

Health Comes First

Tasha's health was the top priority, as she turned dizzy towards the end of the day. Medics advised her to rest, leading to her departure from the show to recover.