Paul Hollywood shocked Great British Bake Off fans tonight as he admitted he hated an unusual food.
The Wirral judge caused controversy on tonight's episode when he made a special request for one food item not to be included in tonight's bakes.
The bakers were tasked with making steamed Japanese buns on tonight's show, with two of the bakers, Lottie and Mark, deciding to make burgers in their buns.
But as Paul came around to chat to the contestants and the two contestants said they were making burgers with all the trimmings, Paul's face fell.
He asked if they were including gherkins in their bakes and both contestants confirmed they were.
Paul then made a request for them to be left off the one he would sample, as he hated them.
His demand caused shock in the tent, with host Noel Fielding in disbelief that the chef wouldn't try the dish as it came.
And viewers at home were also stunned at Paul's request.
Suzanne Brown said: "Paul doesn't like gherkin? What a wally."
Jayne Yarwood said: "Surely if they’re being told to take out gherkin for Paul then they’re not identical anymore? Paul wrecking the brief for being pinickity!!"
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Joey Brennan said: "SORRY YOU’RE A JUDGE EAT THE GHERKIN."
And Katie Coxall said: "'Bit of mayonnaise, or some ketchup in there would have helped with the moisture' OR A GHERKIN YOU BIG PICKY BABY!"
*The Great British Bake Off continues next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4
