Right out of the gate we were feeling like the bakers were going to be underdelivering as there was a lot of "I don't make biscuits, they are in the store" attitude.  we speak about this a bit but also ask ourselves if maybe... just maybe.... this troop isn't particularly strong overall.  We get into maybe some reasons why.  Or is it that the bake difficulty has been amped up or "unnecessary twists" added because they are low on ideas?  We discuss.

Warning:  below here we discuss specific bakes so if that is a spoiler for you stop reading!  we don't announce Star Baker or who's out below - but we do in the episode!

First challenge "illusion macarons".  But were they?  It was more like "shaped" ones.   Does nobody know to tap them? We only saw one do it.... sooooo.  Meredith describes a lot of the designs as "anemic" as they lack the pop and color to make them stand out.  Nice looking designs from Dawn (who we am pretty sure was the one that thought to tap them) and Maxy.  Janusz made some really fun looking ones...  but what he used for color???!  No, sir.  No.  Sheldon thought the take on "raccarons" was clever.  And then... some controversy... is getting "help" cheating?  What kind of help and when is acceptable?

The technical didn't seem all that difficult - and Meredith was grossed out by the nickname of the biscuit.  Another controversy - is not knowing what a certain word means so not creating it correctly "fair" especially if you aren't a native English speaker?   We all felt like the outcome was a bit odd considering the original comments...but guess that they were all equally "ok"... 

Showstopper "masks" was a story of redemption for a couple of folks that did poorly in the technical.  Abdul and Maxy did a beautiful bakes that looked very complicated as did Syabira, Janusz showed a lot of creativity but was it too simple.  Maisam also had a simple design... and a lot of time left over....could she have used that time better?  And poor Carole...lard... it ain't strong.  

In the points Mere and Alison are tied and Sheldon has negated his negative point status.  Listen to hear more!

We wrap up and anticipate what "should" be bread week coming up.  Paul Hollywood will be in his glory and we pull the cover off who's got the goods!