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Top 10 Great British Bake Off moments from Irish contestants, from bingate to meringue-tarctica

From brilliantly engineered rotating pies to baked Alaska meltdowns, there have been times on The Great British Bake Off when Irish contestants have risen to the occasion, and moments when we definitely ‘kneaded’ — or in Annie Mac’s case “nedded” — more work.

As GBBO returns for series 15, we look back at some of the highs and lows of our homegrown bakers Hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Photo: Channel 4 From brilliantly engineered rotating pies to baked Alaska meltdowns, there have been times on The Great British Bake Off when Irish contestants have risen to the occasion, and moments when we definitely ‘kneaded’ — or in Annie Mac’s case “nedded” — more work. Sadly, there doesn’t appear to be anyone Irish on the billing this year.

But as the prime-time baking show prepares to make a return to our screens for its 15th series, what better time to look back at Ireland’s most memorable moments in the GBBO tent? Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.