Bake Off fans said they are "absolutely gutted" as the sixth baker has left the famous white tent for good.

Tuesday night's episode saw the remaining 2024 cast tasked with three seasonal-based challenges including a sweet autumn-inspired pie signature.

They also faced a vegan technical and made cakes celebrating seasonal vegetables for the showstopper.

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However, palliative care assistant Nelly became the next contestant to leave The Great British Bake Off after failing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith during autumn week.

Sumayah was named star baker of the week while Nelly was told by co-host Noel Fielding that she would be leaving the show.

The 44-year-old from Dorset said: “It’s not commiseration, it is a positive, I am so ready to leave.

“I never ever thought I would get to round six! I know my children are so proud.

“It’s not to teach them to win, it is to teach them to enjoy. Don’t cry! Everyone is crying….

“Of course I am happy – in each of your heart is a piece of Nelly and you are never going to forget me. Cake – we can bake!”

She continued: “I was ready to leave and felt it was my time to go.

“Noel had the role of sending me home and he found that so difficult.

“I was looking at him and trying to support him with my eyes to say it is OK.

“But he couldn’t look at me, he was genuinely upset. The production team were crying and it really touched my heart so much.”

Discussing her future in baking, she added: “I don’t have expectations really … but there are so many people who would love to see more of Nelly on the telly … so we will see what the future will bring….. I am ready !!!! I’m ready to be me.”

After discovering Nelly's fate, Channel 4 viewers took to social media to share their feelings, saying they were "so sad" over her exit, with some claiming the judges made a "seriously bizarre decision".

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On X, one posted: "That's Bake Off over for me - Nelly was a ray of sunshine - it's just going to be too dull without her."

This person shared: "Absolutely gutted. It's going to be quite bland now, almost boring. Nelly bought soooo much energy and fun to the programme."

"We all shouted out NO at the tv! Gutted she’s amazing," wrote this fan.

Someone else put: "Genuinely so sad she's gone. We love Nelly so much."

"Seriously bizarre decision this week," stated this tweet.

One account expressed: "An absolutely joyous human being. Lit up the show."

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Others think Nelly should have her "own show", as this person said: "I love Nelly! I think she should have her own show."

Another agreed: "Gutted! We need a travel/baking spin off show with Nelly and Noel travelling around Slovakia."

Nelly will join presenters Jo Brand and Tom Allen on spin-off show The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice on Thursday, October 31 on Channel 4 at 8pm.