We enter Batter Week on The Great British Bake Off with the heaviest of hearts; but, still, the show must go on.
Unfortunately, it was the end of the road for Kate Barmby and she was sent home; after judge Mary Berry described her attempt at lacy pancakes as unfortunately a “bit clumsy”, while Kate described her own churro bunny heads as roadkill, rather appropriately.
You can read our recap of the episode here.
And, thus, there was some added excitement to Batter Week’s reveals – with 23-year-old teaching assistant Benjamina Ebuehi rather deservedly picking up the honour of Star Baker after giving an absolute masterclass in creating lacy pancakes during the technical challenge, and going on to win the round.