Bake Off Contestants Face Paul Hollywood Bread Week Challenge

The Great British Bake Off contestants faced a difficult Bread Week challenge on Channel 4 as Paul Hollywood judged technical and signature bakes, while contestant Mo challenged the reputation of bread during the episode preview and later tasks tested the bakers' skills.

According to Digital Spy, Mo entered Bread Week without previous bread-making experience and criticized the bake associated with Hollywood. He said he viewed bread differently before taking on the challenge.

"I've never made bread before. I just have this idea of bread being really boring and sad." Mo said, contestant.

Mo continued his criticism during the preview clip, prompting a humorous reaction from host Noel Fielding. Fielding brought in baker Gary for a joke replacement moment before Hollywood returned to the tent.

"You've destroyed Paul." Noel Fielding said, host.

Hollywood later wished Mo well ahead of the bread challenge. Mo had previously improved after a difficult start, finishing second in a technical challenge with a Paris-Brest and impressing judges with an almond sponge, cherry compote showstopper.

"good luck" Paul Hollywood said, judge.

In the main episode, contestants made flatbreads with blue cheese and grapes for the technical challenge. Digital Spy reported that Hollywood and Nigella Lawson found many samples were too small and still raw, leading to strong criticism.

"I'm panicking!" Nigella Lawson said, judge.

Hollywood described the technical challenge as a major failure after judging the bakers' flatbreads. He also criticized garlic bread entries that had not been proofed properly.

"This is probably the worst Technical I've ever seen in 17 years," Paul Hollywood said, judge.

"I would call that an embarrassment of a Technical challenge. They didn't know what a flatbread was!" Paul Hollywood said, judge.

Viewers also reacted on social media after the episode aired, with comments focused on the difficulty of the challenge and the undercooked results.

"This challenge is cruel," a viewer said.

"I feel like all the times are getting shorter. They really have to rush." a viewer said.

"The flatbread technical flop is 100% Paul Hollywood's fault," a viewer said.

"how are they serving raw bread ?? diabolical." a viewer said.

Digital Spy also reported that Shannon was eliminated after struggling in the episode. She later reflected on her experience in the tent through Instagram.

"What an amazing time this has been. If you told me this time last year I would of been on S17 I would have cried! But I - by some miracle - made it!" Shannon said, contestant.

"I know this was a competition but I honestly was just here for the vibes. I made some of the best memories of my life and made some of the best friends I will have for a very long time! If I could go back and live it all again I would say yes 1000x over!" Shannon said, contestant.

Shannon thanked supporters after leaving the competition and said she valued the friendships made during her time on the show.

"all the love and support" Shannon said, contestant.

"I hope I did the Bristolians proud." Shannon said, contestant.