Bake Off in fix row as furious fans claim judges have ‘favourites’ – and slam star baker choice

THE Great British Bake Off has found itself at the centre of a “fix” row after fans slammed the judges star baker choice.

The remaining bakers were set three challenges by judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith on Tuesday, as they put their signature twist on floating islands, followed by a summer staple in the technical.

Disaster struck for Syabira, 32, whose ice creams melted and did not set, while Sandro achieved his first technical challenge top spot.

Despite coming last in the technical challenge, Syabira tried to redeem herself with a decorated piña colada cake and was crowned Star Baker for the second week in a row.

However, viewers were left fuming that the Star Baker this week didn’t go to Sandro.

One person wrote: “I need Sandro to get star baker soon or even a handshake. I’m really sad about it.”

A second angry fan posted: “After catching up with @BritishBakeOff on @Channel4 I think this week’s star baker was absolutely Sandro.

“How can some get star baker when you given them fried chicken meringue and pistachio water!! #GBBO #hewasrobbed #starbaker #favouritism #fixed”

“#gbbo Sandro was robbed today. His technical was the only one that was any good & that showstopper was. He should’ve got star baker. Maxy or Janusz should have gone for their bad technical & worse showstoppers; Kevin actually had a decent tasting custard. Is it a fix…??,” a third fumed.

Another tweeted: “#GBBO is a fix. How can someone who came last in the technical come out on top. Embarrassing.”

Someone else added: “This is a fix! How is Sandro not the star baker?#GBBO”

Bake Off has been approached for comment.

Despite Kevin‘s showstopper having a beautiful taste and texture, his presentation let him down and he was given the boot.

While he had a great idea and a mountain of a cake to make, unfortunately, the hot weather was working against him and the custard didn’t get thick enough to hold the weight of the tiers.

As the clock started ticking down, a panicked Kevin was still needing to decorate his creation as well as assemble it.

But with that his fellow bakers jumped in, rallying around to help him get everything done in time after finishing their own.

The surprisingly sweet moment between competitors tugged at the heartstrings of viewers, who praised the team for their competitive spirit not getting in the way of a friendship-forming moment.

In a tearful goodbye, Kevin admitted: “Imposter syndrome is real, and coming into this competition I didn’t feel like I deserved it.”

“I’m very sad to see Kevin go. That custard will stay with me for the rest of my life,” judge Prue Leith told the cameras.

The Great British Bake Off airs Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.