“I had made peace with it”— The Great British Bake Off season 15 contestant John discusses his elimination

The Great British Bake Off season 15 fans had seen two eliminations until episode 3 aired recently. During the Tuesday episode, all participants were given a Bread Week challenge where they had to make savory buns at Welford Park in Newbury, Berkshire. Despite the competitive spirit and willingness to perform his best, 37-year-old Directorate Support Manager from West Midlands, John became the third contestant who was sent home in the cooking reality TV competition series.

In an exclusive interview with Irish News, published on October 8, 2024, John reflected on his journey on the show from being a baking star and impressing judges Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood to being eliminated from the show. He shared he had already "made peace with it" as The Great British Bake Off contestant was aware of his mistakes, he continued:

“I already knew my time in the series had ended sooner than I wanted, so when my name was announced, whilst I was heartbroken, I had made peace with it already."

The Great British Bake Off season 15 episode 3 was released exclusively on Channel 4 on October 8, 2024. The episode synopsis mentions the Bread Week challenge, it states:

"It is Bread Week and the bakers take on a savoury challenge, and they must follow along as `Breadfather' Paul Hollywood demonstrates the bake. The bakers create horns of plenty and fill them with delectable delights."

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John talks about his journey on The Great British Bake Off season 15

The West Midlands native admitted to having a "bad week" after being declared a bake star. While getting emotional, John stated that his tears were "of pride" and that he was expecting to get eliminated. John said that everyone was talented and competitive, he continued:

“It is fine, it was expected, it was just a bad week this week. It’s just how it is. Because everyone is so talented, you drop the ball and then it is your time to go... If anyone else’s name had been called I think I would have jumped off my stool told the judges they were wrong."

Despite being "heartbroken" about his journey ending in the third episode of The Great British Bake Off season 15, John shared he was grateful for the experience and how impactful it was. He explained that the Channel 4 series helped him develop confidence and "belief" in himself, he said:

"Bake Off has changed my life forever. It has given me the confidence to believe in myself and to know that I am good enough to achieve whatever I want in life. My baking besties all give the best hugs, and to have them by my side was all I needed. I’m also very happy to be taking away 11 friends for life."

The Great British Bake Off season 15's third eliminated contestant also shared that he was thankful for the friendships he made along the way, during his time on the show. The upcoming episode 4 will reveal another eliminated contestant.

Stream The Great British Bake Off season 15 exclusively on Channel 4. Fans can follow John on his official Instagram account to follow his journey after elimination. Fans can also follow the show's Instagram account to stay updated with episode previews, teasers, and trailers.