We have serious FOMO over 'Bake Off' stars' watching party

LONDON -- The best way to watch the Great British Bake Off is with mates, and probably handy to have a cake nearby, too.But if your mates happen to be a bunch of former Bake Off contestants and it's the finale of the show, you've got yourself the optimal conditions to throw a full-fledged soirée.Semi-finalist Selasi Gbormittah, a particular favourite among fans, hosted a watching party of epic proportions for the Wednesday night finale, and we cannot handle our envy. SEE ALSO: Maisie Williams getting wildly excited about 'Bake Off' is all of us There was bubbly, there was confetti, there was pizza -- and there was Val: This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. 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