Jurgen’s shock Great British brush-off
VIEWERS were stunned last night when Great British Bake Off sensation Jürgen Krauss was sent packing.
The German baker missed a place in the final, despite winning the technical challenge for patisserie – and having three Star Baker awards under his belt.
But his controversial exit comes just a week after he dropped his vegan sausage rolls on the floor and then served them to the judges. Was this pay-back time? Fans on social media were sad over the departure of 56-year-old Jürgen – nicknamed the Jürgenator.
Chigs Parmar, Giuseppe Dell’Anno and Crystelle Pereira will be in the final next Tuesday. Last night’s semi was so close, at one point presenter Matt Lucas, sighed: “Oh my Lord, I don’t think I can take much more.”
It got off to an especially strong start when Paul Hollywood handed out a record three handshakes during the signature challenge, in which the bakers had to make delicate layered slices.
Judge Prue Leith found Jürgen’s coffee and chocolate Murder at the Opera creation “sensational” but Paul complained about the flavours, saying: “I like it, but I don’t love it.”
Afterwards the IT professional said sadly: “There were three handshakes in the tent – but I didn’t get one.The bottom line is, I’m in trouble now.”
Things then looked up hugely for Jürgen in the technical challenge, in which his sablé Breton tart won first place.
“That went very well, what a relief,” he said afterwards. “I will sleep better tonight.”
But his joy was short-lived, after his themed entremets display showstopper failed to impress as much as his rivals.
Judges called his choice of colours “bland”.They also said his Torrii Gate in the Sea needed more decoration.
Jürgen took his exit well, saying: “I saw it coming.”