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GBBO - opinions?

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yawning801 · 29/08/2017 20:04

What are people's opinions on the new Bake Off so far? And yes, I know we're only a few minutes in. IMO the new presenters feel a bit like they're trying a little too hard to be Mel and Sue.

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Igneococcus · 19/09/2017 20:34

I want Noel to do it in his Richmond persona from the IT crowd.

augustusglupe · 19/09/2017 20:35

I like Noel too.

Igneococcus · 19/09/2017 20:39

Why did no-one get the caramel right? Is there a trick to it?

dementedma · 19/09/2017 20:39

they've all struggled with this one

BestIsWest · 19/09/2017 20:42

I really like Noel. I've warmed a lot to him.

FadedRed · 19/09/2017 20:42

Not my favourite week. Too sweet and sticky.
Nice to see Liam doing well.
Still think that they should allow sufficient time in the challenges, especially when things have to cool down/set.

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 19/09/2017 20:42

Meant I'm really liking Noel.

GissASquizz · 19/09/2017 20:44

Not a fan of caramel. Bleurgh.

whiteroseredrose · 19/09/2017 20:44

Watching now after watching a bit last week and have come back.

Actually enjoying it! Couldn't watch the BBC version as Mel and Sue put my blood pressure up.

IheartCaptainHolt · 19/09/2017 20:45

I'm enjoying it but agree with PP about the contestants. I quite like Julia but that's about it. Most of the others annoy me a bit. Not really sure why....

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 19/09/2017 20:48

They are all a bit dull. I like Flo.

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 19/09/2017 20:48

Liked! Jeez! Find Sophie and Stacey smug.

TurnipCake · 19/09/2017 20:49

Bit disappointed when Stacey does well in the technicals as so many of other other bakes have been meh

squoosh · 19/09/2017 20:49

The contestants are all so blandissimo.

Not a patch on lovely Brendan, who we all know was robbed.

soupforbrains · 19/09/2017 20:51

I'm watching a bit behind so I can whizz through the ads.

I loved the moment between Stephen and Sandi about the leg waxing Grin

Igneococcus · 19/09/2017 20:53

I miss Brendan too and James, lovely James from Orkney.

squoosh · 19/09/2017 20:55

I often spy James in my neighbourhood Igneococcus. I'll send him your regards Grin

Biggreygoose · 19/09/2017 20:56

Noel has really got into it this episode. I'm liking it.

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 19/09/2017 20:56

Soupforbrains I missed that bit what did they say?

derxa · 19/09/2017 20:58

I really like Noel. I've warmed a lot to him. I know I used to dislike him but he's actually a sensitive wee soul.

Igneococcus · 19/09/2017 20:59

Oooh please do Sqoosh. He also has a big admirer in Portland, Oregon. He watches GBBO when he can find it on free channels and loves the show.

Crispbutty · 19/09/2017 21:00

I wonder if the recipe was wrong as they all had grainy caramel.

dementedma · 19/09/2017 21:00

I like Julia....ooh, I remember Brendan. He was a bit Hannibal Lecter

SoPassRemarkable · 19/09/2017 21:06

I like the oriental looking lady.....sorry no idea of her name. But she's funny in the little interviews.

I adore Noel, always loved him on the TV. He's funny and clever and I totally would.

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 19/09/2017 21:07

I like Prue. I like her better than Mary.

Julia's gurning is getting annoying though.