Overview

• Pastry week set a savoury plait Signature, a Paul Hollywood Technical and an intricately sculpted tart Showstopper.
• Alison Hammond questioned on-air why no handshake was given, as Prue Leith underscored that doneness matters and Hollywood joked about the purpose of judging.
• Posts on X urged Hollywood to award Aaron a handshake, citing praise for the plait’s appearance and flavour despite the underbaking note.
• The episode concluded with one baker leaving the tent and another receiving weekly recognition without names revealed here to avoid spoilers.
• The series continues next Tuesday on Channel 4, with scrutiny of judging decisions running high this season.