Who has left The Great British Bake Off so far? Full list of series 16 exits - updating

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Senior Reporter

Published 30th Sep 2025, 08:43 BST

The Great British Bake Off has already seen plenty of exits so far 🍰📺

The Great British Bake Off has already seen plenty of departures so far. The number of bakers in the famous tent have been trimmed down in the opening weeks.

Channel 4’s iconic cookery competition is back with an old favourite theme tonight (September 30). See what challenges will face the bakers here.

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The start time for the latest episode has been confirmed - plus when to expect An Extra Slice. Remind yourself which baker was named “one to watch” by Paul Hollywood last week.

GBBO will see yet another person leave the tent tonight (September 30). But who has been eliminated so far?

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30-year-old Hassan from South Yorkshire was the first to leave the Bake Off tent. He is an Analytical Research & Development Scientist and applies his learning to baking. Hassan takes "an analytical approach to baking". Hassan was sent home at the end of episode 1

1. Hassan - South Yorkshire - eliminated

30-year-old Hassan from South Yorkshire was the first to leave the Bake Off tent. He is an Analytical Research & Development Scientist and applies his learning to baking. Hassan takes "an analytical approach to baking". Hassan was sent home at the end of episode 1 | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4

59-year-old Leighton was the second baker to be eliminated. Originally from Swansea, proud Welshman Leighton lives in Surrey now and is a software delivery manager. He likes to play with traditional Welsh/British and American flavours, with favourites like Welsh cakes with peanut butter and Victoria Sponge with key lime pie filling.

2. Leighton - Surrey - eliminated

59-year-old Leighton was the second baker to be eliminated. Originally from Swansea, proud Welshman Leighton lives in Surrey now and is a software delivery manager. He likes to play with traditional Welsh/British and American flavours, with favourites like Welsh cakes with peanut butter and Victoria Sponge with key lime pie filling. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4

The third baker to leave the tent was 51-year-old bridal designer Pui Man. Born in Hong Kong and now lives in Essex with her husband and two children. While the other bakers may dream of a Hollywood handshake, Pui Man’s got her eye on the show’s first ever Hollywood hug - unfortunately that remains just a dream after he exit.

3. Pui Man - Essex - eliminated

The third baker to leave the tent was 51-year-old bridal designer Pui Man. Born in Hong Kong and now lives in Essex with her husband and two children. While the other bakers may dream of a Hollywood handshake, Pui Man’s got her eye on the show’s first ever Hollywood hug - unfortunately that remains just a dream after he exit. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4

32-year-old Jessika was the fourth baker to leave the tent - being eliminated in back-to-school week. She is a gymnastic, roller-skating Drag King whose creations are as vibrant as her personality. Her signature bakes fuse daring flavours like salted mango caramel and cardamom, or Jerusalem artichoke caramel with a dark chocolate mousse.

4. Jessika - London - eliminated

32-year-old Jessika was the fourth baker to leave the tent - being eliminated in back-to-school week. She is a gymnastic, roller-skating Drag King whose creations are as vibrant as her personality. Her signature bakes fuse daring flavours like salted mango caramel and cardamom, or Jerusalem artichoke caramel with a dark chocolate mousse. | Channel 4 Photo: Channel 4

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