The Great British Bake Off

[Celestial Mosaic]

The more I think about it, the more I feel this is a perfect casting. She's not a professional comedian so she won't come in with a prepared list of baking themed jokes that will be shore horned in and be as funny as infanticide. Her funniness comes from her being off the cuff and a jewel of a woman. Her warm and bubbly personality will shine through and I feel she will be a real comfort to anyone who has a moment in the tent, much like Sandy was.

 

[Alphableat]

Iconic casting to be honest. She is going to bring so much warmth, bond with the contestants, and engage with Noel’s silliness.

 

[bestinase]

 

[Square]

This is the best thing they could have done to inject the show with more energy. Whew

 

[bestinase]

Remember when Matt admitted didn't really do any screen tests because Noel had a dream he was presenting with him and basically got him fast tracked through the process

And look how that ended up

 

[Ensnare]

This is the best thing they could have done to inject the show with more energy. Whew

Viewership down, problematic photos of Paul Hollywood resurfacing, flop challenges, Prue Leith's Tory credentials being scrutinised, Matt Lucas... Channel 4 had one shot.

 

[Robsolete]

problematic photos of Paul Hollywood resurfacing

What's this now?

 

[Ensnare]

What's this now?

I was referring to this. Yikes.

 

[stu]

The last few seasons have been a bit of a chore so this is a great sign that they have taken the learns.

Alison will bring joy to the show again. I do like Noel but I think Alison could have carried this herself without the need to have to interact with him.

Less cooking challenges, more baking and some interesting contestants and this will be brilliant again.

 

[constantino]

I'm thrilled they decided to inject some life into the show after subjecting us to years of Male Judge, Prune, Matt and Noel...

 

[Square]

I just watched the Bake Off musical (hilariously camp) and I’m convinced the jokey references to “the male judge” were ripped straight from this forum

Cut us our cheque!!!