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Noooo NOT Bake Off

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Mypinkysperky · 17/03/2023 11:58

Just heard Alison Hammond is to co host Bake Off. Totally ruined it for me now. Bad enough when Mel and Sue left. I’m not sure Mr Hollywood is going to appreciate the competition.

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AlltheFs · 17/03/2023 12:00

It’s a no from me, absolutely cannot stand the woman. It’ll be broadcast on daytime next.

Zer · 17/03/2023 12:01

I think it's good to have a non white host. I was hoping it would be Nadya. I don't watch GBBO anymore though as it's so terrible now, sonata immaterial to me who hosts. Can't stand PH either. The Australian one is better.

Zer · 17/03/2023 12:02
  • so, not sonata!

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DrMarciaFieldstone · 17/03/2023 12:03

I think it's good to have a non white host.

Why is this relevant?

gettingoldisshit · 17/03/2023 12:04

Its put me off watching it! She's awful

ShakeYourFeathers · 17/03/2023 12:04

I like Alison Hammond , but bake off needs someone less loud and calmer to host it. It's not a Saturday night entertainment show it's a snuggle up on the sofa with a cuppa after a shit day at work show.

Unbridezilla · 17/03/2023 12:05

For me it went downhill when they removed the social/history bits years ago.

I agree someone quieter and more considered would be my preference

PotatoFacedWombat · 17/03/2023 12:07

I think she's perfect. Such a warm and likeable character.

billyt · 17/03/2023 12:08

Noooo.

Bake off can fuck off.

Shekissedagirlandshelikedit · 17/03/2023 12:09

I love Alison. What a mean post. You don't have to watch it.

AcornGreen · 17/03/2023 12:15

I stopped watching when Sandy left. The show has never been as good a the Mel, Sue and Mary years.

FionnulaTheCooler · 17/03/2023 12:16

Much prefer her to Matt Lucas, he was awful on it.

SleepingisanArt · 17/03/2023 12:17

I feel that in the last series the ability level of the contestants was so much lower. The show stoppers in the final were show stopping for the wrong reason - they weren't that good..... I used to really enjoy it (loved Mel and Sue and also Noel but don't like Matt Lucas at all) but now it's heading towards the car crash which passes as reality TV......

Bluevelvetsofa · 17/03/2023 12:20

I like Alison. She has a bubbly personality, but that doesn’t mean to say she’ll be over the top. I’ll give her a chance.

It’s always the same when things change. I think Mel and Sue were fine and they probably would have stayed were it not for the furore around moving to Channel 4. Sandi was good, Matt was awful. The one I’d really like to see the back of is Paul Hollywood.

GetOffMyDoorJack · 17/03/2023 12:23

Matt was awful. Alison Hammond wouldn't have been my first choice. I hope she can reign it in a bit.

mastertomsmum · 17/03/2023 12:27

Alison Hammond is marvellous and she will be enthusiastic and fun. Harry Hill on the kids bake off is really the one to moan about

2PintsOfCidernaBagofCrisps · 17/03/2023 12:28

I think they're on the right tracks but I'd have preferred Sarah Milligan or Dawn French. A proper comedienne rather than daytime trash tv personality, someone who enjoys cake, someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and someone who is actually funny unlike Matt Lucas.

French & Saunders would be a brilliant hosting team but I don't think there's any chance of it lol.

MonumentalLentil · 17/03/2023 12:30

A sad day, I like Matt Lucas. Won't give up on Bake Off yet, but will see.

Ireallydohope · 17/03/2023 12:30

Alison will be great for the show

She's always been a kind, likeable and fun human

Matt was fine too

Shekissedagirlandshelikedit · 17/03/2023 12:31

I'd love to see French & Saunders do a parody of Paul & Prue.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 17/03/2023 12:31

I really really don’t like Alain Hammond. It’s put me off watching it.

smellyflowers · 17/03/2023 12:33

I think Alison will be great. I presume they've screen tested and auditioned etc. She's a professional- if they tell her to tone it down she will.

Huhsaywhat · 17/03/2023 12:34

I looooovvvvvvveeeee Alison. Not watched it since the Mel, Sue and Mary years. Might actually try it again now 😍

smellyflowers · 17/03/2023 12:34

GetOffMyDoorJack · 17/03/2023 12:23

Matt was awful. Alison Hammond wouldn't have been my first choice. I hope she can reign it in a bit.

I'm sure if they give her direction she can follow it

smellyflowers · 17/03/2023 12:35

Unbridezilla · 17/03/2023 12:05

For me it went downhill when they removed the social/history bits years ago.

I agree someone quieter and more considered would be my preference

I liked those bits