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Bake Off viewers criticize ‘Free From’ week as Gary Harding leaves
The Great British Bake Off held a ‘Free From’ week on Channel 4, asking contestants to make bakes that were gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan.
Some viewers called the challenge boring and said they preferred other themed weeks.
Gary Harding, a 67-year-old retired garment technologist from Nottinghamshire, was eliminated, becoming the seventh baker to leave this season.
He said he was proud to have gone further than he expected, though the challenge was his least favourite because he had not practised it much at home.
The episode also named Gabe Star Baker for the week.
The show has faced criticism from some viewers over the contestants’ baking skills in recent weeks.
Bake Off continues next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
Gary, a 67-year-old retired garment technologist, became the seventh baker eliminated from The Great British Bake Off.
He left at the end of “free from” week, in which contestants had to make a gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan bake.
Gary said he was “really, really proud” and had not expected to get so far.
He said his main aim had been to reach week three.
Gabe was named Star Baker of the week.
- Who
- Gary, a 67-year-old retired garment technologist.
- What
- He was eliminated from The Great British Bake Off, becoming its seventh baker to leave.
- When
- Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The episode aired on Tuesday, according to the articles.
- Where
- The Great British Bake Off tent. Gary lives in Nottinghamshire.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Contestants were challenged to make a gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan bake.
Gary was eliminated and Gabe was named Star Baker.
The Great British Bake Off is scheduled to continue on Channel 4.
- Eliminated baker
- Gary
- Elimination number
- Seventh
- Age
- 67
- Occupation
- Retired garment technologist
- Star Baker
- Gabe
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What people are saying
It’s all right, don’t worry, no worries. I’m really, really proud, yeah, I just didn’t expect to get this far. My main aim was to get to week three, and now it’s my turn to go.
You can’t carry on wearing the same colour shirts as me every week!
This is probably one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. Yes, it has – it’s been brilliant.
I will miss my doppelganger