Junior Bake Off

[KatieKat88]

Is anyone watching this series? Have only seen the first episode but just love the kids. They can't hide their emotions at all liked Paul Hollywood as a stand in for Liam too, thought he was good with the kids.

Watched the first one too. Those mini rolls were a really tough first challenge.

@jay55

Watched the first one too. Those mini rolls were a really tough first challenge.

Yes really tough, the end result of some of them though (I doubt I could do better so hopefully it's acceptable to laugh!)

Watching this with my 5 year old - we both loved previous series. I thought it was really funny how Paul Hollywood was so obviously conscious of not wanting to hurt the kids feelings

I love it. Loved seeing the little boy get a Hollywood Handshake :)

It's quite annoying how nice and still constructive Paul is. Shows the sneers meanness is a real choice on the main show.

I normally hate hate hate cooking programmes.....but I really like this!! The kids are great, and love HH, Paul and Ravneet

Isn't quiquie adorable

@Carriemac

Isn't quiquie adorable

Adorable and has the coolest name

I'm loving this series, great children and a good presenting team, Harry Hill makes me laugh.

Placemarking to remind myself to catch up with this!

I've enjoyed it. The kids are great.

I think my favourite is Lola - she's so excitable and it's hilarious how she manages to get covered in the ingredients! But it's so sad when one of them has to go and bursts into tears.

I wasn't paying attention at the end of today's episode but why is there a whole tranche of new kids starting next week? What happens to the four left from this week?

Harry Hill is so good as the host, he was absolutely made for the role.

The kids are really cute but it surprises me they have 9 year olds going up against 13 year olds as there's such a huge difference in ability and maturity at that age. But some of the 9 year old are doing great. I saw on the website that in the second heat there's a 15 year old!

IMO this is currently the best programme on TV. The kids are great, and Harry Hill is so funny.

There's a new batch of kids next week.

PS I predict Quique to top the U.K. name charts next year.

@KillingMeDeftly

I think my favourite is Lola - she's so excitable and it's hilarious how she manages to get covered in the ingredients! But it's so sad when one of them has to go and bursts into tears.

I wasn't paying attention at the end of today's episode but why is there a whole tranche of new kids starting next week? What happens to the four left from this week?

Yes another 8 children start next week including 2 aged 15, I guess 4 go forward to the final week that follows and will meet up with the final 4 shown today.

Eliza is the daughter of Eastenders' star Natalie Cassidy: www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10404717/Natalie-Cassidy-proudly-reveals-Junior-Bake-Offs-Eliza-daughter.html

Thanks @sunshineclouds24. Though pitching 15yos against a 9yo hardly seems fair, especially considering a few teens have competed in the adult Bake-Off!

@KillingMeDeftly

Thanks *@sunshineclouds24*. Though pitching 15yos against a 9yo hardly seems fair, especially considering a few teens have competed in the adult Bake-Off!

I'm sure they are aware of the age range when they apply.

Lola is just adorable, she is constantly beaming.

DH says she looks like a child from the 1950s.

I adore this programme!

I want to adopt Lola and quique tbh

We love it. So much more in the spirit than the adult one. I am amazed by what they can bake, especially some of the younger ones.

Lola reminds me of my friends daughter. Very similar manner and open smiley face.
This is the next lot of contestants. Mia looks older than 15 imo and reminds me a bit of Saoirse Ronan.

thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/meet-the-junior-bakers-2022/

Harry Hill is so good as the host, he was absolutely made for the role

Oh I think he's AWFUL. I cant stand him in this at all

Cant believe how good the children are. They're fantastic. Mind you I never progressed further than chocolate krispies