Northern Irish baker Iain Ross was eliminated in the quarter-finals of The Great British Bake Off Series 16.

Northern Irish software engineer Iain Ross was eliminated as the eighth contestant on The Great British Bake Off Series 16 during Dessert Week, which featured a Basque-style cheesecake, gluten-free sponge, and free-standing trifle. Despite expressing surprise at reaching the quarter-finals, Ross called the experience life-changing and said it reignited his passion for baking. He praised the camaraderie among contestants and highlighted his "Bingate 2.0" showstopper as a favorite moment, referencing a past viral incident. His worst memory was the Bread Week showstopper, where he overthought his recipe. Medical student Jasmine Mitchell was named Star Baker. Ross will join Jo Brand and Tom Allen on the companion show, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, airing October 24 on Channel 4.