Alison Hammond is branded 'the best thing to ever happen to Bake Off' after hilarious fall in 'TV gold' moment - as Illiyin is eliminated in the quarter finals

Alison Hammond was branded the 'best thing to ever happen to the Great British Bake Off' as she took a hilarious tumble during Tuesday night's quarter finals. Alison Hammond was branded the 'best thing to ever happen to the Great British Bake Off ' as she took a hilarious tumble during Tuesday night's quarter finals The presenter, 49, fronts the show with Noel Fielding and during 1970s week Alison had a funny fall leaving viewers in stitches Noel then joined her on the floor as he told her: 'That is the best thing I've seen ever!!' Viewers at home found the moment hilarious as they penned on X: 'I love Alison Hammond so much - she's so unserious #GBBO' Upon leaving Illiyin said: 'This is an exceptional competition and to have been part of it was so special! She completely lost her balance and ended up on the floor It all started so well and then she fell Noel then joined her on the floor in the hilarious moment Elsewhere on the episode Illiyin was the next baker to be eliminated after her final cake crumbled - while Star Baker was awarded to a delighted Georgie Upon leaving Illiyin said: 'This is an exceptional competition and to have been part of it was so special!