Great British Bake Off latest: Biscuit Week exit, US dates

TL;DR:

• Leighton was the second baker eliminated on Sep 9.
  
• Tom won Star Baker, earning a rare Hollywood handshake.
  
• Toby kept his “Technical King” nickname after top marks.
  
• UK airs Tuesdays on Channel 4, 8 p.m. BST.
  
• U.S. episodes drop Fridays on Netflix through Nov 7.

Biscuit Week aired in the UK on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Leighton, a 59 year old software delivery manager from Surrey, left the tent. Digital Spy’s recap confirms his exit after a tough Showstopper and notes his gracious farewell.

The episode had clear highs. Tom claimed Star Baker thanks to a “faultless” biscuit time capsule. He also got a rare handshake from Paul Hollywood. The Independent reports Toby topped the Technical for a second week, which kept his “Technical King” nickname alive. Pui Man was at risk, then saved herself with an ambitious biscuit house.

When and where to watch

In the UK, The Great British Bake Off airs Tuesdays on Channel 4 at 8 p.m. BST. Digital Spy’s write up repeats that broadcast slot.

In the United States, the show streams on Netflix as The Great British Baking Show. TheWrap’s release guide confirms the weekly Friday drop from September 5 to November 7, 2025. Episodes arrive three days after the UK.

Quick schedule table

UK timing is from the Channel 4 coverage noted by Digital Spy. U.S. timing follows TheWrap’s weekly guide.

Who is standing out so far

Two weeks in, patterns are forming. Toby has topped the Technical twice. Fans and contestants alike call him “Technical King.” Both The Independent and Digital Spy mention his string of first place finishes.

Tom looks balanced. He combined clean execution with design and flavor, which earned him Star Baker and a handshake. That is rare, especially this early. Both outlets agree he set the pace in Biscuit Week.

Pui Man is resilient. She was near the bottom after the Technical, then saved herself with a detailed showstopper build. Expect bold ideas and close calls.

What to expect next

Bread Week is next for the UK on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. U.S. viewers get that episode on Friday, September 19, 2025. TheWrap outlines the staggered releases, which helps you plan a spoiler safe watch.

Bread Week often shifts the field. Strong biscuit decorators can struggle with proving times and crumb. Watch for steady hands in the Technical to gain ground.

Why it matters

If you watch in the U.S., you are three days behind the UK. That means spoilers will trend midweek. Knowing the schedule helps you avoid them. If you watch live in the UK, the show still owns Tuesday nights at 8 p.m., which keeps the community feel.

Fast facts for this week

• Episode: Week 2, Biscuit Week, aired September 9, 2025 in the UK.
  
• Exit: Leighton was eliminated.
  
• Star Baker: Tom, plus a Hollywood handshake.
  
• Technical leader: Toby, for the second week running.
  
• U.S. watch window: Fridays on Netflix, September 5 to November 7, 2025.
  

Mini checklist

• Want UK broadcast? Set a Tuesday 8 p.m. BST reminder on Channel 4.
  
• Watching in the U.S.? Queue Netflix on Fridays through November 7.
  
• Avoiding spoilers? Mute Bake Off keywords on social apps Tuesday to Friday.
  

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Sources:

• Digital Spy, “Great British Bake Off 2025 eliminates second contestant as one baker is branded ‘Technical King’,” https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a66028136/bake-off-2025-eliminates-second-contestant/ , 09 September 2025. Digital Spy
  
• The Independent, “Great British Bake Off 2025 viewers relieved as fan favourite saved during tense biscuit week,” https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/great-british-bake-off-2025-leighton-pui-man-b2823683.html , 10 September 2025. The Independent
  

TheWrap, “‘The Great British Baking Show’ Release Guide: When Do New Episodes Come Out?,” https://www.thewrap.com/the-great-british-baking-show-season-16-netflix-episodes-release-date-schedule/ , 05 September 2025. TheWrap