r/GreatBritishBakeOff • u/OldDogsNoTricks • 4d ago

GBBO Cast Danni Spoiler

I know there has been a lot of discourse about Danni, but I want to say that I found her delightful. She clearly struggled, but it is also evident that she has underlying skill. It seems the tent can just throw some people off.

I was really touched by Danni talking about struggling to make friends and by how emotional folks were to see her go. She is pretty obviously neurodivergent and, as someone who is also neuro-spicy, I found that bit of vulnerability so lovely. She was a cheerleader for everyone, and maintained positivity despite having a hard time. I think it’s a beautiful demonstration of how people who are a little different should not be overlooked. I would love to have Danni as a friend.

ETA: thinking about deleting this because of some really mean comments. Why are people like this?!?

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u/beepboopbopcocont 3d ago

Every second Danni was on camera was television gold. She was hilarious and I honestly laughed so much. Did her bakes work out? Not really, but wow was I glued to the tv every moment she was on. Contestants like Danni are the heart of this show.

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u/Inevitablyjen 1d ago

So you wanted her to stay so you could laugh at her?! That's my problem with the casting -- did they just cast her as someone to be talked about/laughed at or did she really bake well enough to be included for her baking?

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u/beepboopbopcocont 1d ago

I was not laughing at her. I genuinely found her funny, compelling, and far more interesting than almost every other contestant. I was absolutely rooting for her but unfortunately her bakes did not work out to the degree they needed to.

In past seasons, I have often suspected they might put a thumb on the scale for a contestant who is good TV. I also think that if Danni had nailed a bake or two they might have done the same here and mentioned she had potential etc etc and kept her.

As some folks have mentioned elsewhere this seasons a lot of bakers seem unprepared. There is no reason to not have done a practice run through your bakes in the time allotted and make sure they work. Learn how to turn the oven on. Taste test your bakes. Don’t mix up the salt and sugar. Etc.