Warning: This article contains spoilers for the most recent edition of Great British Bake Off.
Great British Bake Off fans were gutted with the results of this week’s show, which saw the remaining contestants attempting to serve up an ice cream cake in sweltering conditions.
The latest episode of the Channel 4 show was filmed in the heat of the summer, with the amateur bakers having to contend not just with the pressure of the competition, but high temperatures in the tent.
For the 80s-themed challenges, the contestants had to stand over a deep fat fryer to make finger doughnuts, which had mixed results for a few of the bakers.
They were then tasked with making a unique ice cream cake in the showstopper challenge, which had disastrous results for one fan favourite…
Sadly, it was Lottie’s time to go, after her ice cream-coated cassette tape cake melted, due to the heat.
Fans were gutted to see her hang up her apron, with many questioning whether she’d been at an unfair disadvantage due to the conditions she and her competitors were working under…
On the other hand, viewers were over the moon to see Hermine finally being awarded star baker, thanks to her efforts during 80s week…
Next week’s challenge will see the remaining five contestants taking on Dessert Week, with just two shows left before the final.
Find out how they get on when Bake Off returns on Tuesday night at 8pm.
