Great British Bake off 2022

Cork Lass

I thought that the standard tonight was the lowest ever for a final - some pretty poor efforts in the technical. I do believe that the best person won though, delighted for Syabira.

DvB

Terribly underwhelming final, but I thought the best baker (just) across the series won. Looking back Sandro had some wonderful bakes but just seemed to lose any semblance of consistency when under pressure from the quarter finals on.

Enjoyed the series, not as much as the previous two though, and agree that it seemed to fly by in no time at all...

Already counting down the days to next years. Assume they'll have some christmas & new years specials again this year too?

HeidiHeidi

Yeah, agree with all the posters above, a very unimpressive final all round.

I'm delighted Syabira won - she was just a total ray of sunshine all round, and by far the most consistent (and unusual) baker of the lot. You could just see her blossom as the series went on.

Sandro's strength was definitely in decoration - I don't particularly remember any of his bakes standing out, but I remember all those elegantly iced finished cakes! (Although Syabira's red and yellow feathery topped cake beat them out of the park)

When I was looking at them presenting their showstoppers (and this happens every single episode!) I just keep thinking of that fella's bread lion from years ago (never saw the original series so can never remember his name) - will we ever see the like again???

I thought Abdul might sneak the win when he won the technical - only by dint of being least worst, though - but while I can remember the other two, I can't even picture his showstopper, and I only watched late last night (maybe too late!)

The catch-up after the show was a bit odd, lots of grumbling on Twitter about it - they didn't mention everyone, or I don't think they did anyway - and then dragging previous series' contestants into it.

Anyway, there we are, another one over - when's the pottery or the sewing room opening???

DvB

Maybe with there not being a covid bubble this year the group didn't bond as much as in the last 2 seasons or something? The wrap up after did seem a little rushed.

Fatnacho

Standard in the final was very poor. Jurgen would’ve won the show hands down this year if he was in it and he didn’t even make the final last season. Suppose any half decent amateur baker has already entered and taken part now at this stage. I’d say they’re struggling to find decent contestants now.

miamee

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119883913#Comment_119883913

It's funny isn't it the way some years they are all a super high standard and then other years they are all a bit less polished. I absolutely agreed with Syabira as the winner, I felt sorry for Sandro as he seemed to crumble under the pressure of the final a bit.

freshpopcorn

Matt's leaving!

GAAcailin

Ah no, could they not get rid of Noel. Deffo prefer Matt

Cork Lass

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119965421#Comment_119965421

Glad Matt is leaving - he really grated on me. I don't think he suited the show at all. Bring back Sandy.

Sunny Dayz

I think it's right that Matt is leaving. You could see his heart wasn't in the last series, although neither was Noel's. It took me a good while to warm to Matt and even at that I still didn't think himself and Noel were a good pairing or that Matt was the right presenter for the show.

Now.... who's going to replace him?

HeidiHeidi

I've been watching old Christmas and New Year Bake-off shows, and interesting to see that Noel was annoying bakers by hanging around and getting in the way, and getting told to FRO (politely) - I thought that was something that was a recent thing but not so.

I'm surprised he hasn't got a box on the nose yet.

If anyone had to leave I'm glad it was Matt, I just never got him or his style. Seeing Noel and Sandi in the older shows gives me great nostalgia, they were just a lovely pair, with a lovely way about them.

Penn

Glad Matt's leaving. He was alright at the start but just became annoying, particularly his time calls which usually just relied on gurning face and stupid voice. Noel & Sandi used to put a bit of effort in to make them somewhat interesting or entertaining.

Noel has been great but didn't seem in great form for some of this year and was sick for parts of it. Would hope he stays on.

Will be interesting to see who they go for next.

sammyjo90

I'd like richard ayoade. I think his type of humour works well with Noel,from seeing them on the big fat quiz together

Busi_Girl08

Part of me would love to see a Goth Detectives reunion and have Russell Brand as the 2nd, but I can't see that happening.

HeidiHeidi

Anyone know if they filmed Christmas /New Year specials this year?

Stone Deaf 4evr

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119968569#Comment_119968569

James Acaster or David O Doherty would get my vote - i think you kind of need someone with a bit of deadpan humor, Matt grated on me with his over the top shtick

DvB

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119971547#Comment_119971547

Christmas special being broadcast on Christmas Eve.

Xander10

I've been enjoying JBO the last couple of weeks. Not a fan of Harry Hill, in general, but he is brilliant on this with the kids.

Would it be too unkind for me to say, I want anybody but Thomas to win? Sounds like he grew up as a member of the Royal Family and I suspect his parents have thrown lots of money on bakery course for him on preparation for JBO.

pigtail33

The line up for the Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off has been announced and for once, I actually recognise more than I don't, although two of them I'd only know from doing Strictly.

https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/the-great-stand-up-to-cancer-bake-off-2023/

Actor, comedian, director and producer David Schwimmer, actor and comedian Tom Davis, actress, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo, singer and songwriter Jesy Nelson, TV presenter Jay Blades MBE, stand-up comedian Judi Love, actor, comedian and writer Mike Wozniak, businesswoman and investor in Dragons Den Deborah Meaden, comedian, actor and presenter Ellie Taylor, media personality and businesswoman Gemma Collins, poet, actor, comedian, screenwriter and radio personality Tim Key, TV presenter AJ Odudu, actress Jessica Hynes, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, singer, author and TV personality Coleen Nolan, actor and comedian Joe Thomas, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley OBE, actor and filmmaker David Morrissey, stand-up, comedy actress and writer Lucy Beaumont, and broadcaster and radio presenter Adele Roberts.

sammyjo90

Know majority of them from taskmaster myself!

Mike should be hilarious

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120216105#Comment_120216105

Sunday 19th of March at 7.45pm on Channel 4

freshpopcorn

I think Alison Hammond got the presenting job!

jellybear

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/alison-hammond/article-11871551/Alison-Hammond-CONFIRMS-replace-comedian-Matt-Lucas-new-host-Great-British-Bake-Off.html

She sure did!😀

HeidiHeidi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120368811#Comment_120368811

Oh God, I would not be a fan.

As bad as Matt was, I think she may be worse, unless she seriously tones down the OTT approach she usually has.

Hmmmmm.

Posy

She has a very approachable and friendly nature though, so I'm hoping that she will be someone that the contestants will warm to. Matt just seemed to make them uncomfortable and confused!

Cork Lass

I Like Alison when she is in "normal" mode but agree she can be a bit much when she gets excited. I do think she will fit in well to the Bake Off team and hope this works out for her and for us, looking forward to the return.

JP Liz V1

I think Alison and Noel could be a good team hosting

Princess Calla

The stand up to cancer one is on tonight.

David Schwimmer, jesy nelson, rose Matafeo and Tom Davis.

I "know" David.

19:45 C4

Princess Calla

Is she havin a laugh with those nails?

Guaranteed there will also be a hair embedded in that pastry 🤢🤢🤢

Poochie05

Her nails were 🤢

I know it’s meant to be a bit of fun but there was no way the American' star' wasn’t going to win

Princess Calla

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120378176#Comment_120378176

He was the most consistent though and I've never seen a bench as clean. All his bakes looked edible and from appearance looked the neatest.

I did think Tom may have stolen it with the loo though as that was absolutely fantastic.

HeidiHeidi

Jeepers, they didn't go easy on them, did they?? Hot water crust pastry, and meringues showstoppers 😱

Who on earth is that Jesy one? They rest were at least a bit entertaining while they fecked everything up!

DS was the least worst of them, that's about all that can be said really.

HeidiHeidi

God almighty, I cannot STAND Gemma Collins 😡

A greater waste of fresh air I cannot think of.

The other three are all good fun, I'm just past the signature bake, and assuming Jessica is going to walk this.

stargazer 68

Not a fan of Gemma Collins either but AJ is worse imo

HeidiHeidi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120403814#Comment_120403814

Oh, I really like her!

I can absolutely see how she'd be very annoying, but for some reason she doesn't bother me at all.

I'm too busy being consumed with annoyance at GC.

Back on topic - I just don't get treacle tarts. They look dry, chewy, stodgy and just generally unappetising.

HeidiHeidi

Mother of Jaysus!!!! 😱

HeidiHeidi

Lucy made me laugh tonight!!

I'd watch and listen to Tom Daley all day and all night 😍

Never heard of the other two, but they made a fair first of all the challenges.

Although there was no showstopper cake that said "showstopper" to me.... I thought Tom's looked the best, but it even looked raw, so I can only imagine how it tasted!

For once it wasn't someone completely running away with the title - refreshing!

JP Liz V1

Stacey Solomon is not returning to her co-hosting role on Bake Off: The Professionals after joining the show last year.

Instead, she'll be replaced by Ellie Taylor, with the official Twitter account for the show confirming the change on Friday.

freshpopcorn

A thread for the new season!

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058313608/great-british-bake-off-2023