The hapless Howard has been at the centre of much of the controversy in this highly eventful series. In episode three, just one week after Perkins ruined his muffins, the 51-year-old became embroiled in what became known as "Custardgate", when fellow contestant Deborah accidentally nabbed his custard for her own trifle, leaving him with her disappointingly “slack custard”. He told The Telegraph that “trouble is following me around” on the show.