Great British Bake Off winner accidentally revealed by Prue Leith in tweet - and fans go berserk
Leith has since deleted the tweet, but the damage is done...
Bake Off judge Prue Leith has accidentally tweeted the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2017 - 12 hours before the finale is due to air.
The 77-year-old restaurateur and television personality has since deleted the tweet, congratulating a contestant upon taking the crown.
Leith tweeted: "No one told me judging a #gbbo final would be so emotional. I wanted them all to win. Bravo [name of contestant]."
Fans went berserk over the slip-up, with one person responding: "IS THIS FOR REAL OH GOD" as another put: "As someone who works in social media, having heart palpitations on behalf of Prue Leith".
Leith subsequently attempted to cover her tracks after deleting the revealing tweet and posting another stating: "It's the #GBBO final! Who will win? Thrilled to say Paul, Noel Sandi & I will all be back! Do you want to join us?"
One miffed follower replied with: "Well we know because you told us. Well done".
The Bake Off finale airs at 8pm on Channel 4 tonight.
