Warning! This article contains spoilers about the most recent episode of ‘Great British Bake Off’
Disaster well and truly struck as ‘The Great British Bake Off’ hosted its first ever Vegan Week on Wednesday night.
Contestant Ruby was left in tears after her two-tier cake toppled just moments before it was due to be judged.
In some of the most dramatic ‘Bake Off’ scenes since the infamous ‘bin gate’, viewers saw the top tier of her chocolate, lemon and coconut showstopper bake slowly slide off before crashing to the work bench.
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The contestants were outside the tent at the time, and could only look on in horror as Ruby’s efforts fell apart.
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It was left for presenters Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig to break the news to Ruby, who was crushed and burst into tears.
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There was some good news though, as judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith later praised the bake for how it tasted.
However, she was not the only one who was left despairing at the challenges vegan baking presented.
Frontrunner Rahul’s showstopper also collapsed while in the fridge, leaving him devastated when he opened the door to find it in a sorry state.
Despite both of their disasters, Ruby and Rahul managed to avoid being sent home, with Jon leaving the tent after his bakes failed to impress Paul and Prue.
‘Great British Bake Off’ continues next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
'Great British Bake Off' Contestants 2018
Manon(01 of12)
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Age: 26
Occupation: Software project manager
Did you know? Manon was born in France but only discovered her passion for baking when she moved to London. (credit:Channel 4)
Rahul(02 of12)
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Age: 30
Occupation: Research scientist
Did you know? Rahul moved to the UK seven years ago on a university scholarship, and has developed a fusion style of baking. (credit:Channel 4)
Terry(03 of12)
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Age: 56
Occupation: Retired
Did you know? Terry is a former cabin crew member and also worked as a prosthetic technician. (credit:Channel 4)
Ruby(04 of12)
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Age: 29
Occupation: Project manager
Did you know? Ruby says she was inspired by her mother's Indian sweets as a child. (credit:Channel 4)
Luke(05 of12)
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Age: 30
Occupation: Civil servant/Techno DJ
Did you know? Sheffield-born Luke has been baking for 20 years. (credit:Channel 4)
Imelda(06 of12)
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Age: 33
Occupation: Countryside recreation officer
Did you know? Imelda applied for the show after being inspired by her mum, who taught her how to bake. (credit:Channel 4)
Jon(07 of12)
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Age: 47
Occupation: Blood courier
Did you know? Jon is a father of four and loves to bake for his family. (credit:Channel 4)
Antony(08 of12)
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Age: 30
Occupation: Banker
Did you know? Antony says he learned his baking skills from his father. (credit:Channel 4)
Briony(09 of12)
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Age: 33 Occupation: Unemployed
Did you know? She learned all her baking skills from watching YouTube videos. (credit:Channel 4)
Karen(10 of12)
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Age: 60
Occupation: In-store sampling assistant
Did you know? Karen's baking is inspired from the 15 years she owned a house in France with her husband. (credit:Channel 4)
Kim-Joy(11 of12)
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Age: 27
Occupation: Mental health specialist
Did you know? Born to an English father and Malaysian-Chinese mother in Belgium, Kim-Joy grew up in London before moving to Leeds, and says her heritage is reflected in her baking. (credit:Channel 4)
Dan(12 of12)
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Age: 36
Occupation: Full-time dad
Did you know? Dan has spent the last six years looking after his children but says he now wants to enter the tent as something for himself. (credit:Channel 4)