Great British Bake!

And I can't see why the results are always based on the show stopper. It doesn't seem to matter if the earlier stuff ends up on the floor so long as they win the show stopper round.

Ruby has been star baker at least once, though I never thought she deserved it. She's a terrible poseur with all that little girl pouting. I like Kimberley for her business-like demeanour and she does show pleasure when her work is praised, so - not entirely 'self contained', Granart.

I agree that Ruby is a little irritating, however it is a baking competition and her "bakes" usually taste great even if they don't look perfect.

Watched catchup of the last two GBBO. Still think Ruby is a simpering, posing, sulky, self depreciating madam who makes soppy cow eyes at the Hollywood. Pouting, crying yuk. Felt sorry for the one sent home this week. I do like Kimberley though and hope she wins. She is so genuine. Sorry Ruby!!! you are not.

Strewth, had no idea Ruby was annoying some folks....she's very young to be such a good baker. To me, she appears quite genuine, a real mixture of lack of confidence coupled with real ability that she does not fully understand. Its a trait I recognise in my own family and its perfectly accountable. I think she is a sweetie and I just hope she has enjoyed her experience.
I do however, think Kimberly is the most likely winner, she wonderful mixture of skill, enthusiasm and competence has been a joy to watch.

Sorry, HildaW, but I think Ruby knows exactly what she's doing

I hope the bit about her getting her own programme is a joke.

I quite like Ruby HildaW but I agree that Kimberley looks like the winner. I'm finding it a bit flat now there are no men left, you seem to get more interesting bakes when there's a mix.

I agree, Deedaa - it has gone on long enough and I'm glad the final is next week.

Me too!

Apparently GBBO is moving to BBC1 next year as it attracts over 7million viewers. Unless they seriously change the format (and the judging) surely viewers will get bored with it?

Mary Berry seems less enchanted with Paul Hollywood this series and his macho man appearance is starting to look a bit desperate.

It's a pity all the judging can't be done in the same way as the technical challenge. There could be no allegations of favouritism.

It seems to me that Paul Hollywood's accent has become less Scouse as time has gone on! Is he going all posh on us?

Poser! is Paul

I agree with you ,Maniac, totally bored with all these cooking programmes.

Any predictions for tonight's final? I don't mind as long as it is not Ruby, but think Kimberley might win.

Same here, Cari but I read yesterday that Raymond Blanc has 'let slip' on twitter that Ruby wins.

I hope it's a wind up.

I like Kimberley too, think she is by far the most competent and has been unfairly edited so that she seems competitive. I fear it will be Droopy Ruby though.

Of course, it's all done and dusted months ago. I wonder how they can manage to maintain the secrecy. I do hope that was a red herring from Raymond Blanc.

Me too Annodomini - spoilers are mean.

I agree that there has been some clever editing to heighten the drama, but it has been used on ALL of the competitors.

Hooray! So glad Frances won - she really deserved it!

HURRAH!!!

I was rooting for Kimberly but Frances was a very worthy winner

Just how DO you knot a pretzel??