Co Antrim Great British Bake Off contestant Rebecca Lightbody was eliminated on Tuesday night's episode.
Known as Rebs, the 23-year-old previously defended herself after she missed Break Week and was accused of 'pulling a sickie'.
The Ballymena woman sobbed when judges announced that she and James would both be leaving the competition during Mexican Week.
Read more: NI Bake Off contestant defends herself: "I didn't pull a 'sickie'"
Posting on Twitter on Tuesday night, Rebs said: "Wish I could go back and do GBBO all over again with my 11 besties!!! I only got into baking during lockdown and never imagined I would make it this far.. I still learn daily from the other bakers and am so blessed to call them friends.
"Thank you for all the support and kind words! Big shout out to all the people you don't get to see who are behind the camera making it all happen.
"Lastly, I just hope I've made the people from Northern Ireland proud, I've loved representing our wee country on this fabulous platform! Love and hugs xx"
One user replied: "Well done Rebs. As you say yourself you haven’t been baking that long so you have done really well. Good luck to you with whatever comes next."
Another added: "Congratulations Rebs you did amazing x."
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