We inch ever closer to the end of The Great British Bake Off in its current form, after it was poached by Channel 4 for £75 million and lost three out of its four stars in the process. Judge Mary Berry and presenters Mel and Sue swiftly decided that they did not want to "follow the dough", leaving Channel 4 with Paul Hollywood and a big tent.
So cling to every last moment as we speed towards the final on October 26, for this will certainly be the last time we hear Sue Perkins bellow "BAAAKKEE".
When is Bake Off next on TV?
The semi-final episode will be on BBC Two on Wednesday 19 October at 8pm. The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice follows on BBC Two on Friday at 9.30pm.
10 best Great British Bake Off innuendos Play! 01:07 What happened last week
Andrew's jousting knights rose to the occasion and Candice's peacock ruled the roost. But it was the twist at the end that had everyone talking – and crying – as Benjamina left the tent. Read the full recap
What will happen this week?
It's Patisserie Week in the Great British Tent, and set to be a nail-biting semi-final. This is what the BBC tells us the four remaining bakers can expect.
In the signature challenge, the bakers are once again butter-bashing and folding their pastry to achieve perfect lamination for a difficult French pastry.
In the technical challenge, Paul has set the bar high. He is testing the bakers' patisserie prowess with a yeast-based cake that has a fruity top and delicate chocolate work.
The showstopper is the bakers' last chance to prove they have what it takes to make it to the final, with a multiple mini-cake bake. The timings are crucial to achieve the high-end finish the judges are looking for.
Which of the bakers will impress Mary and Paul enough to earn their place in next week's final, and who will be leaving the tent?
Current standings
We've already said goodbye to seven contestants. The batch now looks like this:
Who are the contestants?
Meet this year's plucky bakers.
Bake Off's Selasi went out on Friday and Saturday night, ran a half marathon on Sunday, then baked an amazing cake
The UK has been mildly obsessed with the most laid-back contestant on this year's Great British Bake Off.
Selasi, a favourite to win with his dreamy sponges, may seem to move slowly and surely in the kitchen, but he certainly doesn't when he runs half marathons after two nights on the town.
The baker-slash-probable-deity posted a video of himself doing a 'hangover dance' on Saturday, which implies he was on the sauce on Friday... read more
Have you SEEN the weekly viewing parties that Selasi throws?
We all know these folks can cook, but Selasi has been going above and beyond for the weekly viewing parties he throws at his home in London.
We are going "GAME" for tomorrow. Rabbit, Pheasant, Poussin, Quail, Guinea Fowl and Mega Chorizo Scotch Eggs. Meal prep underway. #GBBO👌🏿😁😉 pic.twitter.com/Uws3li44Eu
— Selasi Gbormittah (@selasigb) October 4, 2016
Tonight, for example, he'll be serving a game platter consisting of rabbit, pheasant, poussin, quail, guinea fowl and mega chorizo scotch eggs. Last week it was a huge joint of brisket served up in buns.
Philly Cheesesteak kinda evening and some random other veg for vegetarians and vegans 🙈!#GBBO #bakeOffWednesdays pic.twitter.com/qOH0MN6vX3
— Selasi Gbormittah (@selasigb) September 28, 2016
Contestant Rav has even popped in for one.
What a dude! @RavSBansal awesome baker and a true master with flavours! Great seeing you again lastnight!😉 #KeepSmilingBuddy #GBBO pic.twitter.com/Xfl8Kx5qIL
— Selasi Gbormittah (@selasigb) September 29, 2016
We just have one question. Can we come?
Seafood tonight! #GBBO bake off Wednesday's is back on. Guests have arrived 💃🏿 pic.twitter.com/hEP1lS27Mh
— Selasi Gbormittah (@selasigb) September 21, 2016
The presenters and judges are...
For now, all continues to be present and correct with judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood separating the good from the great, while Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc provide their familiar innuendo-laden commentary. And this is the last series that we'll see this quartet together. Mel, Sue and Mary have all decided to stick with the BBC and only Paul is off to its new home on Channel 4. Nothing will ever be the same again.
Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood: in 60 seconds Play! 01:01 
Great British Bake Off's Mary Berry in 60 seconds Play! 01:02 Where is the tent?
The famous Bake Off marquee is situated in the grounds of Welford Park, near Newbury in Berkshire, where filming takes place over 10 weeks.
Filming started in April, with one episode filmed every weekend, when contestants stay in a nearby hotel before returning to their normal lives on weekdays.
Five best bakes in Great British Bake Off 2015 Play! 01:18 What else is in store?
Well, it sounds like Santa is coming early this year - the BBC has already announced two special Bake Off episodes to air this Christmas.
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