Following the most controversial moment of the series so far, Great British Bake Off fans have shared their outrage at the judges' decision to send home Manon instead of Rahul – with many also criticising their choice of Star Baker.

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A less-than-perfect smørrebrød (open sandwich), a technical bake of aebleskiver (spherical apple pancakes) and a showstopper of kagekone (a celebration 'cake' made from decorated Danish pastries) saw French baker Manon exit the tent on Danish Week.

But comparing her offerings – and the comments of judges Paul Hollywood and Pure Leith – with Rahul's, which included raw bread and burnt pancakes, viewers were at a loss to understand the decision.

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Meanwhile, there was also puzzlement from some quarters at the choice of Ruby rather than Briony as Star Baker.

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Au revoir Manon...

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Paul JonesExecutive Editor, RadioTimes.com

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