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GBBO line-up has been revealed...

(43 Posts)
Crumble Thu 16-Mar-17 20:38:50

And there are some interesting choices!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-39296513

Not sure about Noel Fielding. hmm Do you think he's meant to be the 'Sue' replacement?

Deedaa Thu 16-Mar-17 21:27:25

Very odd isn't it? I'm not sure how they see the programme panning out. I think Prue Leith may take it slightly too seriously, I can't see her getting flirty with Paul. Sandi should fit in quite well but Noel seems completely wrong.

hildajenniJ Thu 16-Mar-17 21:35:21

This is a great lineup. I love Noel Fielding, he's very funny.

jusnoneed Thu 16-Mar-17 22:24:28

With that lot and the ad breaks I don't think I'll be bothering.

Jalima Thu 16-Mar-17 22:58:37

hmm perhaps Prue may be OK, Sandi yes (doesn't she look good in that photo) but I've never heard of him.

It's the cupcake which matters wink

petra Thu 16-Mar-17 23:10:16

jalima Noel is lovely. I think this is a perfect line up except for Paul Hollywood, Mr personality bypass.

Maggiemaybe Thu 16-Mar-17 23:24:28

I've never watched it. But I'll give it a go just for Noel Fielding.

Jalima Thu 16-Mar-17 23:27:22

well, I'd better investigate him grin

Maggiemaybe Thu 16-Mar-17 23:56:15

I'm told he's like Marmite, Jamila, so you could love him or hate him grin

Maggiemaybe Thu 16-Mar-17 23:58:14

Oops, sorry, Jalima I mean! Fat finger (or big glass of red) syndrome grin

NanaandGrampy Fri 17-Mar-17 09:40:42

I might watch the first one but I really enjoyed the original line up so I'll reserve judgement for now.

Ana Fri 17-Mar-17 09:47:20

I don't like any of them, so I won't be watching!

Kim0612 Fri 17-Mar-17 09:53:14

It's a no from me also, I do like Noel Fielding but I don't intend to watch it.

trisher Fri 17-Mar-17 10:02:42

What an odd collection, do you think there is a special department somewhere that specialises in making the weirdest combinations of people to present programmes. There's Portrait Painter OTY with Joan Bakewell and Frank Skinner, now Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig, whatever will come next?

henetha Fri 17-Mar-17 11:12:57

I shall definitely watch it, out of curiosity if nothing else. It might work. Odd line up though.

grandMattie Fri 17-Mar-17 11:13:44

I agree. It is an odd assortment. Seems like they went for the names/reputation, rather than the chemistry between them. Mel & Sue were already an item, so the rest followed...
Never heard of this Noel bloke. Must research. But I doubt I shall follow them.

Madsad Fri 17-Mar-17 11:18:50

I hate change but this should be interesting!

lovebeigecardigans1955 Fri 17-Mar-17 11:56:20

I will watch the first edition with interest, just to see how it pans out. I don't particularly dislike any of the new line-up. I wonder if Channel Four want it to be more 'edgy' in which case it may be a challenge to keep the old audience on board.

GillT57 Fri 17-Mar-17 12:09:11

I shall watch it and give it a try. I am glad that Channel 4 haven't dumbed down in an attempt to attract viewers, I would have been really disappointed if it had ended up with some ghastly chirpy Ant 'n' Dec type presenters. I like Noel Fielding, he is intelligent humour, like Sandi Tosvig and they have bounced off each other well in Q1, and he performed well on Have I Got News for You.

goldengirl Fri 17-Mar-17 12:16:25

I'll probably give it a whirl, but 'it won't be the same' sad

angelab Fri 17-Mar-17 12:25:00

currently intending not to watch - the production company shouldn't have been so greedy, and left it where it was!!

Lupatria Fri 17-Mar-17 12:37:35

i didn't watch it on bbc so i'm not going to watch it on ch 4! never heard of the fellow but sandi tostvig is ok. not sure about prue leith - ok she's been on loads of other foodie programmes but i'm not sure she's the one for gbbo. personally i think it should have stayed with the bbc and the original presenters but i understand that greed seems to have decided what happens to it.

Jaycee5 Fri 17-Mar-17 12:52:34

I prefer Noel Fielding to Mel & Sue and I don't mind Sandi Tostvig. I rarely watched gbbo but I might give it a try depending when it is on.

nettynora Fri 17-Mar-17 13:02:27

I had every intention of cutting GBBO out of my life after it went to Ch4 but I think choice of Sandy Toskvig and Noel Fielding is inspired and straight away I've changed my mind. Not sure about Prue Leith but time will tell. I doubt she's got Mary Berry's grace but we'll see if she can 'fit' in.

petra Fri 17-Mar-17 13:14:33

Prue Leith is far more human than Mary berry. I might even watch it now, some real people for a change.