SENSATION: Larissa is thrown out – who will secure the Golden Cupcake?
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SENSATION: Larissa is thrown out – who will secure the Golden Cupcake?
The baking show sensation “The Big Baking – The Professionals” once again decided the fate of a candidate in front of everyone today, and the tragedy began! Joyn reports that Larissa, the innovative café owner from Rhineland-Palatinate, was eliminated from the competition in episode 3! A shock to the nation! With a passion for chocolate, which catapulted her into the hearts of viewers as the founder of her own chocolate line, Larissa has now had to bury her dream of the golden cupcake and the prize money of 10,000 euros.
The audience was horrified when the jury, consisting of renowned experts Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt, Christian Hümbs and Günther Koerffer, judged Larissa's creations harshly. Her heartbreaking defeat ended her hopes, while Rowena, the 'Dessert Queen of Germany', took top spot with a shocking score of 55.5 points! Who would have thought? Tower Productions adds that the competition in all its glory with seven talented candidates and the pressure of the jury is foaming up to the highest explosiveness!
Who will survive the merciless challenges?
The show puts the participants in a fierce competition - the baking professionals who come from the best kitchens in Germany have to compete against each other every week! These professionals have desperately left the pressure of fine dining behind to face the merciless challenge. With each episode, another candidate is eliminated, which increases the tension immeasurably! Celebrity Maplehorst addressed the overwhelming popularity of such baking competitions, which have now become an absolute must for spectators!
The whole nation is watching in fascination as these daring confectioners, pâtissières and pâtissiers try to master the challenge. The jury terrifies the participants as they compete for their favor with works of art made from sugar and dough. But no mercy! After Larissa's dramatic exit, the questions follow: Who could fail next? Who will win the Golden Cupcake? And can anyone top the glorious streak of Benjamin, the self-confident coffee and praline factory owner, who has so far been able to defend the red apron with 53.5 points?
The top-class jury and their decisions
The jury is not just a panel, they are legends in the baking industry! Günther Koerffer, former World President of Pastry Chefs and Vice President of European Bakers, has the uncanny power to destroy dreams! With his expression of approval or disapproval, he can seal the fate of the candidates forever. In a real chess game for the title of “Baker of the Year”, every second is crucial, every glance at the clock is terrifying!
The competition for the Golden Cupcake has flared up like never before! Can the remaining fighters of the dough and cream now return to their best form? Once again they have to give it their all to emerge as winners of this breathtaking competition. “The Big Bake – The Professionals” will continue to captivate viewers and provide recaps filled with shocking twists and heartbreaking exits! Who will fall next? The answer is in the next spectacular episode!