PAUL Hollywood defended his decision to send Bake Off star Hermine home in the semi-final after "disgusting" trolls attacked Laura online.
Fans were left stunned when popular Hermine was voted off the series by judges Paul and Prue Leith following a disastrous Patisserie Week, and claimed the result was fixed after she had scooped Star Baker for two weeks running.
Some targeted Laura online on Tuesday night and she begged the vile abuse to stop. Long-standing judge Paul has now rushed to her defence and said in statement on Instagram: "I've heard of some sad people trolling Laura, it's disgusting behaviour.
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