Linda has left 'The Great British Bake Off'.
Linda
Despite declaring Pastry week would be her kind of week, the 61-year-old baker was booted out of the Channel 4 competition after failing to impress with her showstopper, with the eclair technical and the pasties rounds both not going well for her.
Speaking after her exit, she said: "Pastry Week was supposed to be my week! I can’t really be sad, as I have been like a child at Disneyland really. It’s been amazing, one of the highlights of my life. I am so proud of myself. Looking back, I thought I would be going home [in] the first week. I had stars in my eyes to be actually in the tent."The best bit was walking into the tent for the first time; it was quite magical. I was like a child in Santa’s grotto, eyes everywhere. I had to pinch myself so many times!"
And Linda was glad she "stepped out of her comfort zone" during her time on the baking show.
She added: "I am quite a positive personality, even though we all sometimes have our low moments, but I am a half-glass-full person. I hope that bakers of a similar age to me will apply for the next series and have the confidence to do it. I know you slow down as you get older but that shouldn’t put you off from taking on new projects."You have to make good choices and take any opportunity – so step out of your comfort zone and go for it, you can only try your best. And that’s what I feel I did in Bake Off, without a doubt. I didn’t ever feel it was a competition, it was more about taking part, meeting new people, facing new challenges and at my age feeling great that I could do it. I didn’t go in it for fame or to change my life, it was more about achievement and enjoyment for me. I love it so much that people are enjoying the series and it makes them laugh, we need that at the moment. To have been part of a unique series for Bake Off has been one of the best experiences of my life."
Meanwhile, Laura bagged Star Baker with a stunning floral biscuit cage.