A Great British Bake Off contestant, who dramatically quit the newest series after just two episodes has penned a letter thanking the show for an “amazing and challenging experience”. Tuesday’s episode was filled with drama as two other contestants collapsed during the final showstopper challenge of ‘biscuit week.’

After one baker had to leave on medical grounds and another was led out of the tent by medics, the usually-cosy show was action-packed.

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Great British Bake Off star Illiyin Morrison has spoken out after she was seen collapsing in the tent while filming the hit Channel 4 baking programme

Frances’s tower of buttons, Louise’s church, Amanda’s rocking horse… over the years, biscuit week has served up more than its fair share of collapsing bakes. This time, it looked like being the turn of the bakers.

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The Great British Bake Off has one of the most dramatic episodes in its 15-year history tonight - with three bakers crumbling under the pressure of biscuit week