Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inLauren Del FabbroTuesday 10 November 2026 21:36 GMTPaul and Nigella on Bake Off (Channel 4)Connie, a 63-year-old NHS hospital discharge lead, became the eighth contestant to be eliminated from Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off following the caramel-themed quarter-final.The episode saw 22-year-old political economy student Moyin awarded star baker after contestants were tested across three challenges: a treacle tart, millionaire shortbread, and a nougatine sculpture.Reflecting on her departure, Connie expressed an “enormous sense of pride” and highlighted personal bakes close to her heart, including a wearable Mother of the Bride hat modelled by Nigella Lawson and a biscuit map of Jamaica.Connie praised the passion and talent of her younger fellow competitors while encouraging older applicants to apply, emphasising that baking is about honouring heritage and sharing memories.The Great British Bake Off continues next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.In fullGreat British Bake Off star opens up on 'enormous sense of pride' after quarter-final eliminationMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in