The show is supposed to be entertaining though. All the contestants' personalities factor into the entertainment. Rooting for your favorite(s) is a big reason to watch the show. Listening to a contestant constantly apologize and belittle herself, for whatever reason, isn't entertaining, IMO. It drags the show down. I feel embarrassed for her. I feel embarrassed for Mary and Paul. It's so awkward. Ruby isn't give me any reason to root for her or want to see her on my TV screen. I want to hit the mute button when she appears.
I don't know how many people auditioned for the show but Ruby beat them and earned a place in the tent, she's survived past the halfway point, and now she's earned star baker. If she doesn't feel she's that good, why audition for a spot in the first place? Am I supposed to feel sorry for her despite her achievements?
In fairness to Ruby, my gripe is more with the producers. They should be editing her sequences better. They should have taken her aside and told her to stop doing it. It shouldn't have been left to Mary to publicly call her on it.