Great British Bake Off fans were delighted when Tasha returned to the tent for Pastry Week on Tuesday night.
The competition descended into chaos last week when Tasha became ill from overheating in the hot tent and had to leave the tent mid-task.
The 27-year-old baker is the Channel 4 show’s first ever deaf contestant and appears on the show alongside her BSL interpreter Daryl.
And viewers were thrilled as she “came back with a bang” and showed off her impressive baked goods to the judges.
Sharing his thoughts on Twitter, one fan wrote: ‘Sausage, bacon and cranberries??’ YES TASHA, the queen is back.’
Amazing: Great British Bake Off fans were thrilled when Tasha, 27, returned to the tent for Pastry Week on Tuesday night
Oh no! The competition descended into chaos last week when Tasha became ill from overheating in the hot tent and had to leave the tent mid-task
Another added: “Well Tasha is back with a bang.”
“I’m happy Tasha is back, such a good baker and a really nice girl!” a third shared.
One fan wrote: “Tasha Stones is an absolute delight. “I hope she makes it all the way this year.”
Last week, viewers noticed that Tasha looked “pale” during the technical baking process to make a chocolate cake without wheat flour.
A poorly looking Tasha told the crew: “It’s pretty hot, I need some air” before being taken outside.
Bake Off fans were quick to criticize producers for hosting a chocolate week in the middle of the heatwave.
This week both Nicky and Rowan were sent home from the Great British Bake Off in a brutal double elimination on Tuesday night’s episode.
The fan favorites bid a sad farewell from the tent after failing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith during a tough pastry week.
Yay! And viewers were thrilled as she “came back with a bang” and showed off her impressive baked goods to the judges
With many of the contestants suffering from baking mistakes, from soggy floors to an “awkward” presentation to a shocking accidental fall, Cristy managed to come out on top and was crowned this week’s star baker.
During Pastry Week, the Signature Challenge required participants to bake picnic tarts, while the Technical Challenge tasked them with creating a classic French tart using coarse dough.
Next, the showstopper baker had to impress with a display of decorative sweet cakes, consisting of three separate cakes and made from a rich pastry with various fillings.
During the episode, contestants were initially tasked with baking picnic pies and many struggled to impress the judges with their baked goods.
But while Nicky suffered a nightmare, Cristy earned a handshake from Paul Hollywood.
Next came the technical test, where Dan took first place despite having blood in his pastry, while Nicky fell behind again.
Oh no! This week both Rowan (pictured) and Nicky were sent home from the Great British Bake Off in a brutal double elimination in Tuesday night’s episode
Sad day: The fan favorites bid a sad farewell from the tent after failing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith during a tough pastry week (pictured Nicky)
After a disappointing result in both the tricky signature and technical challenges, Nicky was fearful for her place in the showstopper tent.
During the task, Rowan failed to lift his Absolutely Fabulous-inspired cake from the tray and Prue described his construction as “clumsy”, with one cake being “too solid” and another “too sloppy”.
Saku’s cake also got stuck when she accidentally dropped it over the counter, leaving viewers at home horrified.
Matt also saw one of his cakes collapse when the judges cut it, with Prue adding that the fillings were undercooked, while Dana’s cake left Paul puckered for its sour taste.
The Great British Bake Off returns on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF 2023: WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS?
Tasha
Age: 27
Occupation: Investment representative
From: Bristol
Bake Off presenters have learned sign language as the show welcomes its first deaf contestant.
Tasha, 27, is an entry representative from Bristol and will be taking part in the show with her BSL interpreter Daryl.
She said: “When I got the Zoom call to tell me I was one of the twelve, I cried.” Daryl also cried. We were a mess.’
Amos
Age: 43
Occupation: Deli and food manager
From: North London
Amos describes his baked goods as a labor of love – his style is colorful and chic with great attention to detail and he loves exploring different flavor profiles.
He compares his baking style to the converted church he now lives in, calling both his style and his home “traditional with a modern twist.”
rowan
Age: 21
Occupation: University student
From: West Yorkshire
“Go big or go home” is student Rowan’s motto and one he has always applied to his baked goods.
As a student of English literature, when he’s not writing great pieces, Rowan is also an enthusiastic host who brings his creative eye to the kitchen.
Abbi
Age: 27
Occupation: Vegetable grower and delivery driver
From: Cumbria
As a lover of nature, she looks for seasonal ingredients and uses her home-grown vegetables wisely.
Abbi’s baked goods aim to combine comfort and familiarity with a strong nod to nature and the feeling of creating something magical – baked goods with a touch of fairytale.
Cristy
Age: 33
Occupation: PA
From: East London
For Cristy, life with four children means there is always a birthday to bake and an exciting party to plan.
She describes her baking style as enchanting and pretty – baked goods that evoke a feeling of childhood.
Dan
Age: 42
Occupation: Resource planner for civil engineering
From: Cheshire
Perfectionist Dan loves baking challenges and often finds the most difficult baking process in one of his 300 cookbooks.
When he’s not baking, he enjoys playing soccer with his two young sons or foraging for edible treats in the countryside.
Dana
Age: 25
Occupation: database administrator
From: Essex
She loves a semi-naked cake with clean lines, pretty piping and minimalist decoration; And while she likes to go easy on her flavors, Dana often adds a twist or two by adding familiar spices tied to her Indian heritage.
Josh
Age: 27
Occupation: Postdoctoral researcher, research assistant
From: Leicestershire
A chemist by trade, postdoctoral researcher Josh brings his scientist’s precision and experimental spirit to the kitchen, taking careful notes on every part of the baking process.
Keith
Age: 60
Profession: auditor
From: Hampshire
Keith has a love of apple pie and fairy cakes – he learned to bake from his mother.
The treats form the baking backdrop for Keith’s childhood, along with his mother’s love of traditional dishes from her native Malta.
Matty
Age: 28
Occupation: Sports and science teacher
From: Cambridgeshire
He describes his style as rustic but neat and his taste preferences as quite traditional – he particularly loves chocolate, citrus fruits and nuts.
Once his days in the tent are over, his next challenge will be baking his own wedding cake.
Nicky
Age: 52
Occupation: Retired cabin crew and volunteer
From: West Midlands
Her favorite baked goods are pastries, but she also loves making fun birthday cakes for her niece and grandchildren.
When she’s not baking, Nicky volunteers at an animal therapy charity with her dog Bracken and loves skiing, which she has done since she was three.
Saku
Age: 50
Occupation: Intelligence analyst
From: Herefordshire
Saku didn’t have an oven in her family home in Sri Lanka until she was 18, so it wasn’t until she moved to the UK with her husband in 2003 that she turned to baking.
As an autodidact, she enjoys using home-grown ingredients from her vegetable patch.