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Post by abbandkaa on Nov 19, 2021 16:00:06 GMT -6
I’ve just finished the episode. I need a minute. Gracious sakes. They’re all so wonderful!
It is impressive that Chigs has only been baking for a year.
Outstanding.
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Post by Bookshelves on Nov 20, 2021 19:50:24 GMT -6
I feel like, how on earth is it possible that Chigs has only been baking for a year? It just cannot be possible. There has to be more to that story. (I like him, though.)
I am also team Giuseppe, from the beginning, but all 4 this week were very good.
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on Nov 20, 2021 20:29:47 GMT -6
I was most surprised/annoyed that the judges didn’t really explain their reasoning for why they eliminated who they did. Usually we get some talking head piece with a summary of their reasoning. Or we see them discussing pros and cons at the table with Noel and Matt.
I don’t disagree with what they did, but the lack of talking about why felt really weird.
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Post by missmissy234 on Nov 22, 2021 7:16:58 GMT -6
I was most surprised/annoyed that the judges didn’t really explain their reasoning for why they eliminated who they did. Usually we get some talking head piece with a summary of their reasoning. Or we see them discussing pros and cons at the table with Noel and Matt. I don’t disagree with what they did, but the lack of talking about why felt really weird. 100% agree! There was nothing saying why they eliminated him vs the other lower contestant! I'm OK with that baker going, but was wondering what it was that put him lower than the others?
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Post by melohdy on Nov 22, 2021 14:43:02 GMT -6
I'm really surprised they didn't decide to do a 4 person finale with, maybe, an elimination after the signature.
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Post by tinyjoys on Nov 22, 2021 15:07:26 GMT -6
I'm really surprised they didn't decide to do a 4 person finale with, maybe, an elimination after the signature. I was fully expecting this as well, literally up until the name was said.
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Post by beersandweirs on Nov 22, 2021 15:17:43 GMT -6
I'm really surprised they didn't decide to do a 4 person finale with, maybe, an elimination after the signature. I was fully expecting this as well, literally up until the name was said. Same here, I feel like they took forever to finally announce the name.
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Post by missmissy234 on Nov 23, 2021 10:37:27 GMT -6
I read an article today that Paul may give up the handshake next season after the criticism he got for not giving Jurgen a handshake but then everyone else got one during the signature challenge.
I'm like people need to get over that. While it did seem like there were more handshakes given out this season compared to others, how else are going to really set bakes apart?
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Post by lizblue on Nov 23, 2021 10:44:03 GMT -6
I appreciated last week's vote. Even though it seemed inconceivable, I thought it was fair and I think the bakers who are left are fantastic and really stepping up their game.
I am also tickled by how riled up fans of a baking show get. It's amazing.
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Post by cakewench on Nov 23, 2021 10:50:53 GMT -6
I read an article today that Paul may give up the handshake next season after the criticism he got for not giving Jurgen a handshake but then everyone else got one during the signature challenge. I'm like people need to get over that. While it did seem like there were more handshakes given out this season compared to others, how else are going to really set bakes apart? If who goes home gets to be determined by who does or doesn't get Paul's handshake, Prue deserves something of equal value to contribute (like her "second bite"/"I'll have more of this" is a rarity), otherwise why bother having a second judge?
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Post by richard on Nov 23, 2021 13:45:04 GMT -6
I read an article today that Paul may give up the handshake next season after the criticism he got for not giving Jurgen a handshake but then everyone else got one during the signature challenge. I'm like people need to get over that. While it did seem like there were more handshakes given out this season compared to others, how else are going to really set bakes apart? If who goes home gets to be determined by who does or doesn't get Paul's handshake, Prue deserves something of equal value to contribute (like her "second bite"/"I'll have more of this" is a rarity), otherwise why bother having a second judge? For real. Especially since Paul just doesn't like some stuff (like matcha) over the course of many seasons and I feel like that is part of the overall handshake determination too. I don't mind them giving out gold stars but Prue should get to jump in on that too. Overall, it was a tough decision and I did agree about Jurgen's boats not being very decorative but I was still sad to see him go.
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Post by richard on Nov 23, 2021 13:47:57 GMT -6
I think one of the reasons I liked Lizzie so much this season is her lack of respect for Paul, lol.
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Post by fatpony on Nov 23, 2021 16:26:10 GMT -6
I think one of the reasons I liked Lizzie so much this season is her lack of respect for Paul, lol. I would 100% go for a Lizzie and Noel show. They had the best chemistry.
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Post by abbandkaa on Nov 24, 2021 11:14:11 GMT -6
fatpony, Lizzy can take Matt's place starting now as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Nov 26, 2021 16:14:03 GMT -6
I am so happy with the winner.
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Post by tinyjoys on Nov 26, 2021 16:22:26 GMT -6
I am so happy with the winner. I have very specifically stayed off Instagram since Wednesday because that's how I keep getting spoiled. H & I have plans to watch tonight with cheesecake after he gets home and eats dinner. 2.5ish hours & counting!
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Post by richard on Nov 26, 2021 17:02:21 GMT -6
I am also happy!
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Post by lizblue on Nov 26, 2021 18:54:06 GMT -6
I’m happy! I love this show and I’m sorry it’s over.
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Post by elle on Nov 26, 2021 18:59:26 GMT -6
I’m happy! I love this show and I’m sorry it’s over. The Holiday special starts next week! And if you haven't watched previous seasons, I highly recommend it, especially the season with the cast of Derry Girls.
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Post by richard on Nov 26, 2021 19:09:40 GMT -6
I’m happy! I love this show and I’m sorry it’s over. The Holiday special starts next week! And if you haven't watched previous seasons, I highly recommend it, especially the season with the cast of Derry Girls. The Derry Girls episode is my favorite!
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Post by fatpony on Nov 27, 2021 8:37:58 GMT -6
The most awkward moment of the episode was the bit with Noel and Matt.
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Post by elle on Nov 27, 2021 16:45:29 GMT -6
The most awkward moment of the episode was the bit with Noel and Matt. Yeah. Normally I enjoy them but that was super cringe and unnecessary.
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Post by byjove on Nov 27, 2021 16:51:19 GMT -6
I thought I loved all three finalists equally, but when the winner was announced I was disappointed.
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Post by abbandkaa on Nov 28, 2021 5:32:42 GMT -6
I thought I loved all three finalists equally, but when the winner was announced I was disappointed. Really?! Why? I was very happy with the outcome!
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Post by tinyjoys on Nov 28, 2021 8:41:55 GMT -6
I think I would have been disappointed if one of the others had won. I was so worried in the "since Bake Off" that it was going to end with Giuseppe's dad's memorial that I started tearing up and then H laughed at me when we got to "they're writing a book together". So worried about people I don't know, but care for so immensely after 10 hours.
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Post by riverrider on Nov 28, 2021 9:52:16 GMT -6
I think I would have been disappointed if one of the others had won. I was so worried in the "since Bake Off" that it was going to end with Giuseppe's dad's memorial that I started tearing up and then H laughed at me when we got to "they're writing a book together". So worried about people I don't know, but care for so immensely after 10 hours. I had the same feeling as you have in the spoiler!
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Post by snowyowl on Nov 28, 2021 10:48:23 GMT -6
I think this is the first time I would have been totally delighted if any of the last four had won. Love the result, well deserved, but all of them were so great!
You really felt the excitement of the two who didn’t win for the person who did. I’m sure they were disappointed, but you would never know from their reactions ❤️
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Post by Yogurt on Nov 28, 2021 11:24:17 GMT -6
I think I would have been disappointed if one of the others had won. I was so worried in the "since Bake Off" that it was going to end with Giuseppe's dad's memorial that I started tearing up and then H laughed at me when we got to "they're writing a book together". So worried about people I don't know, but care for so immensely after 10 hours. I had the same feeling as you have in the spoiler! I also thought this was coming
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Post by robot on Nov 28, 2021 14:47:03 GMT -6
I was really happy with the winner! But we did keep saying to each other during the final, “I bet Jurgen would have known how to do xyz or wouldn’t have whatevered” 😆 Still bitter since I really think he deserved a spot in the final. But then I think all the other 3 did too so 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by richard on Nov 28, 2021 16:20:46 GMT -6
I was really happy with the winner! But we did keep saying to each other during the final, “I bet Jurgen would have known how to do xyz or wouldn’t have whatevered” 😆 Still bitter since I really think he deserved a spot in the final. But then I think all the other 3 did too so 🤷🏼♀️ DH and I said the same thing. “Jurgen would’ve known what a Belgian bun was damnit.”
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