Overview

• The episode introduced a meringue-only lineup, featuring mini meringue tarts in the signature, soufflés in the technical, and a meringue ice-cream cake showstopper.
• Paul Hollywood called Holloway’s showstopper meringue “too chewy,” while Dame Prue Leith praised the flavor and later expressed regret over her exit.
• Presenter Noel Fielding announced Toby Littlewood as star baker after consistent strong bakes across the challenges.
• Holloway, a 59-year-old hairdresser from Kent, said she expected to leave, acknowledging she couldn’t get her meringue right and reflecting on prior success in chocolate week’s technical.
• Outlets differed on whether Holloway was the seventh or eighth departure, but her elimination and scheduled Extra Slice appearance on Friday, October 17, are confirmed.