Great British Bake Off 2023

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It needs a judge who can bring some warmth and lightness to proceedings. Paul is a slimy, arrogant tosspot. But I also think Prue can take it all a bit too seriously and just hasn't got that warmth that Mary Berry brought to it. Like she would get all giddy at the prospect of booze, Luis doughnuts in particular or a good pun (bread-cycle). Prue doesn't have that about her.

As much as Nigella isn't everyone's cup of tea, she would definitely have that warm friendly aura for the show. Even if I don't think she would be right for the show because she's always been more of a cook than a baker.
 
Paul is really starting to annoy me. The technical this week that he was so disappointed with was more of a reflection on him. The bakers obviously didnt have enough time if all bar 1 weren't actually able to do it in the time allowed. And even Tasha's one wasnt great.

I thought he was very rude with Saku. At one stage while she was baking he went to shake her hand and then he pulled away and brought his thumb to his nose and made a gesture.
 
Heidi88 said:
Paul is really starting to annoy me. The technical this week that he was so disappointed with was more of a reflection on him. The bakers obviously didnt have enough time if all bar 1 weren't actually able to do it in the time allowed. And even Tasha's one wasnt great.

I thought he was very rude with Saku. At one stage while she was baking he went to shake her hand and then he pulled away and brought his thumb to his nose and made a gesture.
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Tasha only managed to get them cooked because she didn’t follow the instructions and cooked them in the oven rather than the bain-marie.
 
SunnyScotland said:
I miss the BBC days. I find a can 'watch' an episode and have barely looked up from my phone. It just doesn't capture my attention any more. I also liked it when they spent more time making things people at home could attempt, and bakes we had heard of.
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I’ve been rewatching some old episodes on the Food Network and it was much more watchable before. I think it worked previously because the contestants were genuinely baking enthusiasts, the challenges weren’t outlandish yet still interesting, and Mel and Sue weren’t trying solely to be funny and steal the show - they recognised the contestants made the programme.
 
Clover123 said:
I forgot about that!! So the whole steamed pudding thing was just impossible to achieve then. Her puddings were still slightly raw so they really didn't give them enough time!
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Yea I think it was pretty clear that the brief was unachievable in the timeframe. I'm not mad about it though because I honestly laughed so much. The chaos of everyone plating up their snotty puddles had me rolling 😆

I never understood the Mel and Sue love tbh. Mary Berry was cute in an old lady way but I didn't rate her either. I agree they could change it up but I am a Prue stan!
 
Sprezza said:
How about Nadiya Hussein? She maybe hasn't got the cv behind her to replace Paul but I think she could definitely replace Prue
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I can't stand Nadiya now 😬 she was never my favourite in tent but she was consistent and a great Baker, one of the 1st to use unusual flavour combinations, as time has gone on, I find her over the top and annoying, I'd say it's more a personality thing for me.
 
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