Sorry, I’ve been meaning to say goodbye for a while but I got completely absorbed by comments BTL. I think all seven stages of grief are visible down there. That said, congratulations are certainly due to our three worthy finalists. They seem rather evenly matched so it could go in any of their favours. I, for one, can’t wait to see who wins that lovely plate. See you next week, pals. Stay well x Next week: A lot of running around the tent, it appears. And a terrified Giuseppe. I’m off to watch Alan and Miriam trundle round Scotland in a campervan. Thanks for reading! 10/10 from me. Next week: The Final! Each finalist has two handshakes and two Star Bakers under their belt, meaning it’s anybody’s game. Who do we think’s going to win?! Let us know below. This image sums up all our emotions, I think. Despite having won only one Star Baker, Crystelle’s bake was flawless and she got a handshake in a previous Showstopper, something that only Rahul has pulled off in the main series. Giuseppe has been just that little bit more consistent than him, but not by much. And Chigs? Well, where to start with him. He was nearly invisible at the start of the series, and now he’s on course to win the whole thing. Our Happy Little Jürgen. The Jürgenator. Jürgen the Pooh. We shall miss him and his German-isms next week - he’s done himself proud but it will hurt to fall at the final hurdle. I imagine we’ll see him win on a Festive special in years to come. And the person leaving the tent is … Jürgen! NO WAY! Wild. After winning Star Baker more times than anyone else this year, and with many people tipping him for the win, Jürgen leaves in the semi-final. Even so – and I hate to say this – I think they made the right decision. Star baker is … Crystelle! What a week to hit your peak – a handshake and a flawless Showstopper set her in perfect stead for the final (despite her flagrant disregard for my nerves with those awful ingredients). A very, very big well done. Gulp. Here we go. I know Bake Off doesn’t *do* twists, but this would be a very welcome one ... A poignant final segment there. I reckon Crystelle’s nabbed her second Star Baker, narrowly squeezing out Chigs. That means it’s a battle between Giuseppe and Jürgen to stay, though. Does the handshake outweigh the technical win? What do we think? “There are four Star Bakers in there. Simple as that.” Jürgen <3 Crystelle’s entremets are the most visually appealing of the lot of them, I think. And Paul is leading a round of applause for her!! “Flawless”, he says. She cries, as do we. Crown her! Giuseppe whispers to Chigs that he smashed it. In the semi-final judging! The generosity of bakers to one other, this far into the competition, is why I love this show. Chigs’s tree is a little basic for me and as much as I may love his plums, they’re a little messy. That said, it sounds like he may be in line for Star Baker (if we forget the technical), as they’re absolutely delicious. It is down to the last two bakes. Chigs’s apples look like plums, but they taste exceptional. That is what I am saying. This is not taken out of context. Giuseppe’s Leaning Tower of Pisa is truly impressive, and the entremets look very neat. Again, though, the judges aren’t bowled over. Oh help.