Bake Off’s Connie paid tribute to her fellow bakers and crew in a wholesome exit interview

The Great British Bake Off said goodbye to its eighth baker of the series, with Connie’s exit proving to be an emotional one for pretty much everyone in the tent.

Connie revealed she was left with an “enormous sense of pride” about her time on the show, and her reaction to leaving was one of the loveliest moments of the series so far.

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In a particularly wholesome moment, Bake Off appeared to break the fourth wall as cameras captured Connie making sure absolutely nobody was left out of her goodbyes. After hugging the judges and her fellow bakers, she declared: “And I love all of you as well” before making a beeline for the camera operators and sound crew.

She then thanked the behind-the-scenes team, telling them: “Thank you for the experience and the memories and for allowing me to be part of the Great British Bake Off family.”

It was a lovely glimpse at the people who make the programme happen behind the scenes, and a reminder of just how close everyone becomes during their time in the tent.

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Speaking about her Bake Off experience after leaving, Connie explained that one of the biggest things she had taken away from the competition was the realisation that “baking is about so much more than cakes and biscuits”. For her, the tent had become a place to share personal stories through her creations.

She said: “There were many special moments during my time in the tent, but the standout moments for me were the bakes that allowed me to tell stories that were close to my heart.

“The first was my wearable Mother of the Bride hat, which I dedicated to my mum and to all mothers who have had the privilege of being the mother of the bride or groom. It was a very personal bake and one that meant a great deal to me.

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“Seeing Nigella proudly modelling my mother of the bride hat in the tent was an incredibly special moment that I will never forget.”

Connie also had plenty of lovely things to say about her fellow contestants, admitting she had been “particularly inspired” by the younger bakers throughout the competition.

She continued: “Every day, I saw the hard work, commitment, and passion they put into every bake.

“As we know, young people often receive negative publicity, but I hope viewers at home will see what I saw: a group of talented, kind, caring, and dedicated young people from different backgrounds who should be celebrated.

“I was incredibly proud of every one of them.

“The friendships, memories, and experiences I gained are priceless, and the lessons I learned, both in and out of the tent, will stay with me for the rest of my life. Bake Off has made me a better baker, but more importantly, it has helped me grow as a person.”

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