We've tried to deny it, we've tried to hold it in, but it is time we confess our love for Tamal on The Great British Bake Off, because we can't take it any more.

It started off fairly casual, but after last week's episode our love has become fully grown and we must declare it to the world. Especially after he had some major issues with his gluten-free pita breads and tweeted this:

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And made this face...

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Then there was the time he was super chill about Bake Off

When he had to miss Bake Off, because he was at work

When he didn't know how to pronounce what he was baking

Oh and when his maths wasn't quite there

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But we aren't the only ones

Even the men are getting involved

But Tamal is so casual about being a hearthrob

"Some of the lustier tweets have had me crying with laughter. Also glad my folks aren't on twitter!" He added: "Not offended at all! My friends and I have been chuckling away. Only worry is my head expanding beyond it's curly haired shell."

Basically, Tamal To Win!

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VIEWERS WERE NOT HAPPY ABOUT LAST NIGHT'S GBBO