Bake Off Boredom

Like others here, I have found the sameness has become boring, and made even worse by the false 'comedy' of Matt etc. I have found this year, that I just watch the Friday night show each week, and even that on recor, so I can fast forward parts of it. Similar with Strictly - it is now boring - I just watch part of the Sunday?? night show. Such a pity when these sort of shows outlast their entertainment value. We need some new ideas now.

The comedy element was a bit of light relief when Mel and Sue and Sandy and Noel were presenters but since Matt Lucas replaced Sandy it is too much and sometimes not remotely amusing. I said to my daughter-in-law recently that it’s become a comedy show now, and not a very good one. I won’t be watching next year either.

I think Paul Hollywood’s effusive handshakes last week, for all but Juergen was downright unpleasant.
It was so obvious that he didn’t like throughout the programme, Juergen was upset but covered it up well.
I really don’t like Paul Hollywood, his arrogance is sickening and Matt and Noel completely ruin it for me. Like Strictly I think it’s outdone it’s appeal for me now.

The "comedy" intros are cringeworthy

I hate the "impossible" challenges in the final these days - the old finals used to create beautiful bakes but now it is more "reality show" with insufficient time and no instructions

I really thought that Crystelle had won it ... until she served raw focaccia to Paul Hollywood

I liked it better when it didn't try to be a comedy show.

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I was glad Giuseppe won, I thought he was consistently the best throughout the series, the other two who also very good too.

I didn't see the final 15 minutes we turned over for WDYTYA, I did think he may have blown it because he seemed to have a massive wobble with his first two efforts. Glad he won, well done Giuseppe

Book to follow I'm sure.

Glad it’s not just me who is a Giuseppe fan!

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Did you notice that Bake Off in Australia is starting on channel 4 very soon? I will not be watching that.

Although Guiseppe has been the most consistent of this evening's three throughout the programme, I did not think he should have won it on tonight's baking.

I look forward to The Australian version. It starts on Dec 6th on the More4 channel.
I used to love Australian Masterchef, but haven't seen it for a few years, perhaps because of Covid.

Loved Juergen and Giuseppe, glad he won, and that he’s back in Milan with his family. Don’t mind Noel and Matt, it’s Paul Hollywood I find creepy.

I quite like the programme, a change from the “reality “ stuff which I loathe.
I just think that apart from the show stopper, the competitors shouldn’t be allowed to practice. It would be more interesting if they were give a cupboard full of recipe books, a loaded larder and extra time…. Also the “unseens” have become so arcane!

I jut finished watching last year's show, and now they are showing the Canadian version. We have wonderful judges who don't seem intimidating. I do understand that the program gets a bit stale after so many years of the same format.

I agree with not liking the newest host; he seems like a big baby, and not funny. I don't even know why they need two of them. I also agree that the challenges are getting tougher, or more obscure, and the time frame is too tight. They always seem to be icing warm cakes, or the gel hasn't set.

I do like the idea of the show though, and will probably keep watching.

I would have been happy whoever won tonight. Guiseppe has been good throughout but of course the judges have the advantage of being able to taste the bakes. Crystelle's raw focaccia was a shame, I think she might have won if it had worked.

Did you notice that Bake Off in Australia is starting on channel 4 very soon? I will not be watching that.

Although Guiseppe has been the most consistent of this evening's three throughout the programme, I did not think he should have won it on tonight's baking.

I was very happy that Guiseppe won. He's been the most consistent good baker throughout. I was disappointed that Jurgen was eliminated in the semi final as he had been so good most weeks.
I am surprised that Noel Fielding hasn't been thumped yet! They are under so much pressure and the last thing they need is him with his inane wittering!

I loved this series and the different ideas which the bakers brought to their bakes. The winner in the final tonight was a tough call - my family all love the show!

MayBe Maw we thought it looked like she had made her necklace from the red liquorice boot laces!

I thought it absolutely the right result. Giuseppe has been a front runner throughout.
But what on Earth did Prue have round her neck?
It looked as if she had been attacked by a giant spider ???

I am glad it's over . Congrats to Guiseppe but that's it for me. Let's have something new now.

Guiseppe is a very good baker but not the best in the final.

Bravo Giuseppe !

Mind you I’m not qualified to comment any more than I am for Strictly, my baking being only fractionally less bad than my dancing !!

I didn’t agree either merlotgran!

I did NOT agree with the result!!

It's definitely getting a bit tired. Although I think they have a better mix of contestants this year than in some previous years. I missed the WI types and older men but Maggie and Jurgen have brought that element back.
I preferred Mary Berry to Pru. Mary was a proper home Baker whereas Pru is a trained chef.

I am still not warming to Bake Off this year. I don’t think I’ll bother to watch it next year, it’s run its course for me.