The Great British Bake Off returned in scrumptious style this week, as the remaining bakers were put through their paces once again by Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson.

This week was the quarter final and the pressure was rising. The bakers were put through three caramel-based challenges, from a classic treacle tart, to towering millionaire shortbread and finally, a spectacular nougatine sculpture showpiece.

With the semi-final nearing, the bakers had to prove they could rise to the challenge.

But who found themselves falling flat? Read on below to find out who left The Great British Bake Off 2026.

Who left The Great British Bake Off 2026?

At the end of the eighth episode Alison announced that Moyin was star baker and Noel had the difficult job of telling Connie that she would be leaving the tent.

On hearing the news Connie said: "What can I say? It’s just been the best time ever. It is just the best experience in the whole world. I am leaving with no regrets, just completely contented and happy. And oh my god the other bakers – I have made friends for life – I have just been so blessed to be around these guys. Especially Moyin he's like my adopted son now."

At the end of the seventh episode, Noel announced that Gabe was star baker, while Alison had the difficult job of telling Gary that he would be leaving the tent.

On hearing the news Gary said: "It’s alright don’t worry, no worries. I am really really proud, yeah I just didn’t expect to get this far. My main aim was to get to Week 3, and now it’s my turn to go."

At the end of the sixth episode, Alison announced that Tom was star baker and Noel had the difficult job of telling Clara that she would be leaving the tent.

On hearing the news Clara said: "I had a blast, love you guys! This experience - it’s not only that you are learning about baking, but you are learning a lot about you.

"I never thought I could do this with my disorder, and I am really proud that I did that and hopefully I can be an inspiration for other people."

Yannis became the fifth baker to leave the tent following a tough dessert week.

At the end of the fifth episode Noel announced that Connie was star baker and Alison had the difficult job of telling Yannis that he would be leaving the tent.

Yannis said: "Thank you, it has been a pleasure. I grew up watching this programme and being here for five weeks is surreal. I will be very proud of that and it’s been absolutely wonderful."

Nikki also left the tent in week 4 due to family reasons.

Upon the judging of the signature challenge, Alison told audiences: "Now unfortunately, the lovely Nikki had to go home due to family reasons so I am going to step in here for the judging of her cheesy pesto tear and share garlic bread."

Speaking about her time on the show, she told Channel 4: "Although it was a difficult time, I'm incredibly grateful for the memories I made in the tent and for the opportunity to have been part of such a special experience."

At the end of week 4, Molly sadly became the third contestant to leave the series.

Noel had the difficult job of telling her that she would be leaving the tent.

Molly said: "I knew it. I am sad to be leaving the tent, but I think it’s my time and it’s the right decision. I would feel guilty if I stayed longer than you guys. You have got more to prove. I really wanted to do biscuit week and bread week, and I got to bake with my husband in the tent. It’s been a really wonderful experience and I am really proud of myself. I have learned so much, thank you."

At the end of week 3, Alison Hammond had the difficult job of telling Shannon that she would be leaving the tent.

Shannon said: "It’s so hard to put into words what this has meant to me. I have become myself if anything, and I have let go of any persona of who I wish I was. I have just really been me and it has been life changing. That is the word life changing, and I don’t want to say goodbye to anyone!"

She cheekily then asked Paul Hollywood for a handshake to say goodbye, and got one!

Danni became the first baker to leave the tent after failing to impress the judges during biscuit week.

Danni said: "Thank you so much, it’s been so lovely, it has! Oh my goodness I am really happy that I was the first one out because I know everyone in there has more skills than me. But I think I’ve learned something about myself, which is that in the right circumstances I can make quite a few friends. Finding love in a group of strangers – that’s just beautiful."

Looking back on their time in the tent, Danni added: "What I took is a wonderful new family who I would move mountains for and who are lovely and interested in my silly ideas.

"Some of the best advice I have ever gotten about how to improve doing something that I love, and absolutely amazing memories of having fun sweating over a hot tent in the middle of a garden and larking about."

The Great British Bake Off continues on Tuesday 17 November at 8pm on Channel 4.

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