The Great British Bake Off contestants grappled with “forgotten” British bakes in tonight’s quarter-final.

Fans of the show’s youngest baker, Liam Charles, were left shocked when he crashed out of the show tonight.

Leaving on a high note, 19-year-old Liam said he cannot wait to take his new-found friends to Nando’s.

A favourite with viewers, his laid-back quips and impressive flavouring skills failed to overcome a string of disappointing bakes served up for judges Paul Holywood and Prue Leith this week.

His Rum Nicky technical challenge was raw, and his well-received pizza-inspired signature bake did little to sway the judge’s decision after he was unable to serve the spun sugar on his Savoy cake showstopper before it dissolved.

Looking back over his time on the show, he said: “Being the youngest baker in the tent had a massive part to play.

“It meant I got lots of mothering and fathering from the bakers, with some really good advice on baking and how to cope in the tent.

“Even though it’s a mixed age range, as bakers we all bonded together really well and still socialise.

“We are now planning a night out at Nando’s, as some of the bakers have never been.”

Stacey Hart rocketed to star baker – receiving the Holywood Handshake – days after her Italian week performance.