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Trailer for the new series just dropped - no transmission date yet though.

Anyone else excited to see how Nigella gets on as the new judge? A worthy successor to Pru and Mary, I think.

Tossed for it…?

Yes, I’m sure they’d stretch the definition- but I still feel uncomfortable with it. You’ve still got to find someone willing (and that you’d trust in the kitchen) and it’s not judging the contestants on themselves.

I’m finding it very distracting having all the extra people.

Hate it when a series goes all gimmicky. I guess they have to switch things up a bit but it runs the danger of the focus mostly taken away from the baking due to all the talking and backstories.

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Nigella didn't seem to rate the idea of being in a thrupple with Paul. I don't blame her!

I think Paula wanted to be on the show. She's coming across as quite forcefully in charge.

This is so pointless. Even the lovely Alison can’t save this chaos

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I was thinking rock paper scissors but that would work too

Those swans are a bit of an improvement on Gary's buttercream stars in week 1.

Is Paula Gary's wife? I missed that bit.

I wonder what happens if the desired relative is a professional pastry chef or similar? I assume its intended to make comedy moments but I don't think its adding anything.

I hope these families aren’t staying for the whole programme- annoying!

what a pile of gimmicky pointless bollocks
and fuck off with your boy band thrupple nonsense
I am I'll tempered
what happened to baking
just talented people baking

Sister , I think.

Shame no-one brought in their dead nan.

Next week will be Halloween themed!

Those who’ve had disasters can blame the relative I suppose?

It's dreadful. I'm with @Hobnobswantshernameback .

The lack of Nonnas dead or alive is very disappointing.

I was hoping the handshake had gone for good.

Is it bad that id have brought mammypotters urn?!?!? 🤣🤣

As a baker and fan of cheesecake I looked at Moyin’s and knew it would be good!
It had the perfect jiggle 😊

I think this technical challenge is more promising.

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I would have taken Delia Smith’s Complete Cookery Course

This is quite a tricky decision - play it safe and do something straightforward or trust your memory to go something much more ambitious. Gary's lemon drizzle had better be perfect!

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