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Great British Bake Off 2024 Cast Announced

The new series starts on Channel 4 next Tuesday Sep. 24.

I only see one rather cute guy in the lineup, but maybe the others have winning personalities.

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by Anonymousreply 359November 28, 2024 2:48 AM

So when does it come to Netflix?

by Anonymousreply 1September 18, 2024 7:27 PM

If they follow their previous pattern, it should start on the Friday after the UK premiere.

by Anonymousreply 2September 18, 2024 10:53 PM

I haven’t watched a cooking show since I checked out V Bertinellis old show just to see how fat she she was.

by Anonymousreply 3September 19, 2024 7:53 AM

So, all the men are queens?

by Anonymousreply 4September 19, 2024 1:42 PM

I liked the first episode. Seems to be a nice group of bakers who seem to have bonded quickly.

by Anonymousreply 5September 27, 2024 8:55 PM

No trade.

by Anonymousreply 6September 27, 2024 9:16 PM

r1 Today.

And "An Extra Slice" is already on HDClump.

by Anonymousreply 7September 28, 2024 2:50 AM

Dylan will be a DL favorite, but New Yorkers should root for Jeff who is from The Bronx.

by Anonymousreply 8September 28, 2024 3:30 AM

So far, so good.

by Anonymousreply 9September 28, 2024 3:42 AM

The Barbie opening already feels dated, yeesh.

by Anonymousreply 10September 28, 2024 3:52 AM

Cak Week

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by Anonymousreply 11September 28, 2024 3:53 AM

Extra Slice

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by Anonymousreply 12September 28, 2024 3:53 AM

From the brief shot of his profile, Mike's partner might be hot.

by Anonymousreply 13September 28, 2024 4:00 AM

When do the Joe Locke episodes air?

by Anonymousreply 14September 28, 2024 4:12 AM

The duck cake was amazing!

by Anonymousreply 15September 28, 2024 5:42 AM

Tell me about your beaver!

by Anonymousreply 16September 28, 2024 5:45 AM

I loved the books that could be picked up separate from the others.

by Anonymousreply 17September 28, 2024 11:22 AM

[quote] Tell me about your beaver!

How does Fanny taste?

by Anonymousreply 18September 28, 2024 12:41 PM

Dylan is hot to death -- and an interesting mix: Father is Japanese and Belgian; mother is Indian.

Christiaan is cute too, and I wouldn't kick Andy out of bed.

by Anonymousreply 19September 28, 2024 3:39 PM

I'm already ready for Mike and Georgie to go. He's too emotional and she's gonna constantly be having little mini breakdowns. They'll problably end up in the final 3.

by Anonymousreply 20September 30, 2024 5:38 AM

Biscuit Week.

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by Anonymousreply 21October 3, 2024 6:24 PM

i love...not...the hdclump obsessive poster when i was the original link poster.

get a new gig, bitch!

by Anonymousreply 22October 3, 2024 6:34 PM

Watching the first episode. The guys are cute this season

by Anonymousreply 23October 4, 2024 12:33 AM

...and no skanks for Paul to ogle.

by Anonymousreply 24October 4, 2024 1:28 AM

Scandalous!

[quote]Great British Bake Off star John Mincher sacked by Lloyds after being accused of stealing thousands

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by Anonymousreply 25October 5, 2024 8:58 PM

This is why they hate us.

by Anonymousreply 26October 6, 2024 12:49 AM

Dylan is the hottest contestant yet. His baggy clothes are a bit much though.

by Anonymousreply 27October 6, 2024 1:32 AM

What was the deal with the guy from Brooklyn?

by Anonymousreply 28October 6, 2024 1:33 AM

Dylan's forearms are Popeye level of hotness.

Brooklyn guy looks ill....like terminally ill. Dont they have to do physicals to be on these kinds of shows?

by Anonymousreply 29October 6, 2024 2:08 AM

[quote]Dylan has the most beautiful smile.

I’ll gladly sign up for his (eventual) OnlyFans page when he launches it.

by Anonymousreply 30October 6, 2024 2:37 AM

Yeah, I didn't understand if he was having health issues, something chronic, or maybe something psychological, like anxiety. His appearance on An Extra Slice didn't clarify anything. It felt like they're dancing around something they can't talk about.

by Anonymousreply 31October 6, 2024 3:55 AM

AIDS r31

by Anonymousreply 32October 6, 2024 4:12 AM

Agree that Dylan’s big, hairy forearms are erection-getters. Beautiful eyes and eyebrows too. But is he five feet tall? Would love him to wear shorts when it’s hot out.

Andy has a great ass, I noticed it in week one when he was prominently shown bending over to get something out of the oven.

by Anonymousreply 33October 6, 2024 4:31 AM

Dylan Bachelet.

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by Anonymousreply 34October 6, 2024 4:52 AM

that old guy has cancer or somrthing and is on hospice.

the ultimate in brit tv sympathy/diversity casting evah!

by Anonymousreply 35October 6, 2024 2:43 PM

Retail assistant = shop bottom

by Anonymousreply 36October 6, 2024 3:36 PM

Fuck! look at those big paws and forearms in that picture at R34. Dylan is even framing his (no doubt hairy) crotch area. Yum!

by Anonymousreply 37October 6, 2024 9:53 PM

Watching this now. Very gay season, I think there were three openly gay contestants?

Also Dylan is stunningly beautiful. You know what the casting people were doing by putting him on. Though you can tell Dylan knows he is good looking, bet he is quite the little Don Juan fuckboy in real life

by Anonymousreply 38October 6, 2024 11:14 PM

Bread week.

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by Anonymousreply 39October 11, 2024 1:20 AM

Clean-shaven Dylan

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by Anonymousreply 40October 11, 2024 4:50 PM

The vocal fry on Sumayah is annoying as fuck

by Anonymousreply 41October 11, 2024 6:09 PM

Fun episode, surprised by Andy really sweating it out and I cheer the ascent of Dylan.

by Anonymousreply 42October 11, 2024 7:20 PM

Dylan has small dick shyness

by Anonymousreply 43October 11, 2024 7:21 PM

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by Anonymousreply 44October 11, 2024 7:56 PM

R44 Stupid link and text redacted. My post said there are not obvious hotties like last year's Matty Edgell.

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by Anonymousreply 45October 11, 2024 7:57 PM

Does that one woman in the lilac top have The Rachel?

by Anonymousreply 46October 11, 2024 8:14 PM

R45 Dylan is 10 times hotter than Matty.

by Anonymousreply 47October 11, 2024 9:52 PM

I'm surprised at the person who got the boot...I had them pegged to maybe go to Final 3.

by Anonymousreply 48October 11, 2024 9:53 PM

As that person said, it was a really bad week for them.

by Anonymousreply 49October 11, 2024 9:56 PM

Dylan is so beautiful it's distracting almost.

by Anonymousreply 50October 12, 2024 3:44 AM

Dimples for days.

by Anonymousreply 51October 12, 2024 8:50 AM

I like the mechanic baker in the hat better than Dylan. He'd throw a mean fuck and you'd laugh doing it

by Anonymousreply 52October 13, 2024 1:38 AM

I love the androgynous "presenter" telling Dylan he's too hot/cute to be a chef. He isn't lying. That was a cute bit.

by Anonymousreply 53October 13, 2024 2:03 AM

I did chuckle at Paul being bewildered at the new exotic flavor of...gochujang. That is pretty common place to any American foodie, but I guess Britain doesn't have much Korean food.

by Anonymousreply 54October 13, 2024 3:38 AM

R54 I think it was just last year when either Paul or Prue were marveling at the ingenious combination of peanut butter & fruit jelly.

Who ever heard of such a thing?!?!?

by Anonymousreply 55October 13, 2024 3:52 AM

R55, I think Prue’s negative reaction had more to do with snobbery than anything else. As popular as peanut butter is in the U.S., it has never been a popular sandwich spread or flavoring in the UK, nor has it even been widely available,

That has changed recently with peanut butter becoming more and more popular there. But it might be a working class thing and something posh types are still turning their noses up about.

by Anonymousreply 56October 13, 2024 4:06 AM

R54 I think that was bullshit to build a narrative. Paul has spotted the straight guy and wants to align with him.

by Anonymousreply 57October 13, 2024 4:23 AM

Dylan looks like he was a Shogun background actor.

by Anonymousreply 58October 13, 2024 4:24 AM

I’m pretty much in love with Dylan at this point. He’s beautiful, and was so sweetly touched when he got the stupid PH handshake.

by Anonymousreply 59October 13, 2024 4:37 AM

Dylan is gorgeous, but Nellie is my favorite. She is so funny and lovable.

by Anonymousreply 60October 13, 2024 4:47 AM

Yes, I am loving Nellie as well. She reminds me of my Czech neighbor, who I adore.

by Anonymousreply 61October 13, 2024 2:01 PM

R34 Dylan looks like that one hot dwarf from The Hobbit movies. Short, solid, massive hands…

by Anonymousreply 62October 13, 2024 2:26 PM

I can’t understand a single word Andy says.

by Anonymousreply 63October 14, 2024 5:55 AM

Is there a Baked Alaska Week or Meringue Week coming up? Because those weeks usually end up being sweltering hot somehow, and Dylan might swap his Shogunate wear for a tight tshirt. A viewer can wish!

by Anonymousreply 64October 14, 2024 7:11 PM

I'm new to this show and find my mind wandering to a sweaty, olive oil-drenched Paul/Dylan behind-the-scenes scenario.

by Anonymousreply 65October 14, 2024 8:21 PM

Why would you wish such a thing on poor Dylan?

by Anonymousreply 66October 14, 2024 9:09 PM

Do we not like Paul r66? I'm not usually into bearish guys, but them sure are some purty eyes.

by Anonymousreply 67October 14, 2024 9:16 PM

I'm jealous that you are new r65. So many old seasons to explore. Go back and watch the seasons where it was Mel and Sue hosting with Paul and Mary

by Anonymousreply 68October 14, 2024 9:24 PM

Dylan had the most beautiful smile and expressive eyes.

Nellie is the most joyous, love able contestant to have ever entered the tent.

by Anonymousreply 69October 15, 2024 12:04 AM

Prue is much better than Mary Berry. She was fine, but boring.

by Anonymousreply 70October 15, 2024 2:48 AM

However, Mary Berry repeatedly stated her boundaries regarding her disdain for “soggy bottoms”.

To-date, I have not heard Pru’s stance on the issue.

by Anonymousreply 71October 15, 2024 6:39 PM

Prue seems like she may be nearing her expiration date...at least for the show. I still don't get how they can eat ALL that sugar in one setting. I get a belly ache watching them judge the Technical challenges.

by Anonymousreply 72October 15, 2024 6:51 PM

Prue is 84, I do wonder how much longer she can keep doing this show.

by Anonymousreply 73October 15, 2024 7:56 PM

She's steady on her feet and her hands don't tremble like Mary's did in her last few seasons. She's fine. She sends her love.

by Anonymousreply 74October 15, 2024 8:35 PM

dylan is out!

by Anonymousreply 75October 15, 2024 11:27 PM

The closet or the show?

by Anonymousreply 76October 15, 2024 11:29 PM

Well, if that's true (thanks for the spoiler alert btw), the latest "collection" is over until the full season is available and ready for fast forwarding.

by Anonymousreply 77October 15, 2024 11:41 PM

Choke on a rancid arsenic bun, R75.

by Anonymousreply 78October 15, 2024 11:53 PM

Liar, R75!

Danger, spoiler is in the link.

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by Anonymousreply 79October 16, 2024 12:00 AM

I'm not clicking on anything. I was actually warming up to this thread until this nonsense.

by Anonymousreply 80October 16, 2024 12:03 AM

Well, R75 I know he's not out of the show so you must be implying "...of the closet" yet you post no link verifying that.

So, you suck.

by Anonymousreply 81October 16, 2024 3:09 AM

Its just one silly troll trying to rile up the thread by making people think he was eliminated. You don't need to give it this much attention.

by Anonymousreply 82October 16, 2024 3:12 AM

I'm surprised this seemingly innocent thread survived this long without the defecation leaking in....

by Anonymousreply 83October 16, 2024 6:29 PM

[quote]I'm surprised this seemingly innocent thread survived this long without the defecation leaking in....

Oh look, another Trump thread.

by Anonymousreply 84October 16, 2024 10:03 PM

Caramel Week.

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by Anonymousreply 85October 17, 2024 6:31 AM

An Extra Slice.

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by Anonymousreply 86October 17, 2024 11:38 PM

I'm pretty sure Prue still has slaves.

by Anonymousreply 87October 18, 2024 3:20 PM

This season feels like a dud. Not an appealing group of bakers.

by Anonymousreply 88October 18, 2024 3:21 PM

Personally, r88, I am really enjoying these bakers and this season.

by Anonymousreply 89October 18, 2024 3:24 PM

r89 Maybe It's off to a rocky start, with the sick man. And that giant woman with the big face is scary looking.

by Anonymousreply 90October 18, 2024 3:27 PM

Dylan was extra baggy again. Still, he's so freaking dreamy.

by Anonymousreply 91October 18, 2024 10:23 PM

[quote]I'm pretty sure Prue still has slaves.

So what? Who cares?

by Anonymousreply 92October 18, 2024 11:09 PM

I think this is one of the most talented groups we've seen in a while.

by Anonymousreply 93October 18, 2024 11:09 PM

They got rid of the two queeniest guys ... Christiaan should be worried.

by Anonymousreply 94October 18, 2024 11:10 PM

Think they got rid of the shoplifting queen because production found out about it or was he a shitty baker?

by Anonymousreply 95October 18, 2024 11:26 PM

Prue is apparently stepping back from the hosting celebrity version but not the regular version. At 84, good for her. I miss Mary Berry but Prue is growing on me.

by Anonymousreply 96October 19, 2024 1:37 AM

I prefer Prue

by Anonymousreply 97October 19, 2024 1:40 AM

I love Nelly

by Anonymousreply 98October 19, 2024 1:51 AM

[quote]Unless you’ve been living under a rock (and maybe even then), you’ve likely heard about the cast of Collection 12 for a handful of reasons: the first being that this season’s contestants are remarkably talented, and the second being that there is an unusually stunning contestant named Dylan that has rapidly become the internet’s latest crush.

[quote]The main standout, though, is Dylan Bachelet, a 20-year-old retail assistant from Buckinghamshire. Not only has he stolen the judges’ attention with his striking flavor combinations, but also the hearts of the internet.

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by Anonymousreply 99October 19, 2024 2:25 AM

What kind of crack was that Eater writer on? I wouldn't call this a remarkably talented cast. In fact, the last several casts haven't been overly blessed with baking skills.

But, Dylan IS a dreamboat. And, Nelly is a doll.

by Anonymousreply 100October 19, 2024 3:35 AM

I have a soft spot for Andy. I love his accent

by Anonymousreply 101October 19, 2024 8:19 AM

I was annoyed when Noel knocked Nellys caramel over and then her technical got dinged for being to light.

by Anonymousreply 102October 19, 2024 8:32 AM

r95 Actually it was the hair. A bleached poodle do is grounds for elimination.

by Anonymousreply 103October 19, 2024 3:26 PM

What was with Dylan's hat? Did he just swing by the tent after a rehearsal for Shakespeare In Love? He's still cute, but a bandanna would have sufficed.

by Anonymousreply 104October 19, 2024 7:59 PM

Ugh....it's looking more and more like the ghastly Georgie is Final 3 material. She gotta go.

by Anonymousreply 105October 19, 2024 10:25 PM

First we get rid of the old people, then the fairies, but a woman has to win, so it must be Sumayah or Georgie.

by Anonymousreply 106October 19, 2024 11:19 PM

^producers

by Anonymousreply 107October 19, 2024 11:20 PM

Huh, r106?

by Anonymousreply 108October 19, 2024 11:22 PM

This year, Matty, since you won last year. A woman must win this year.

by Anonymousreply 109October 19, 2024 11:28 PM

Matty was basically a woman in a hot stud’s body

Always smiling and agreeable

by Anonymousreply 110October 20, 2024 12:31 AM

The perfect bottom

by Anonymousreply 111October 20, 2024 1:14 AM

I like Andy too, he has a hot ass.

by Anonymousreply 112October 20, 2024 2:40 AM

Andy"s commentary about episode two made the show, they should pay him money how much they used it in commercials. "They are dropping like flies!" "We aren't in one of those murder mystery shows are we?'

by Anonymousreply 113October 20, 2024 3:56 AM

andy and his purple penis head are out!

by Anonymousreply 114October 22, 2024 11:54 PM

Pastry Week.

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by Anonymousreply 115October 24, 2024 12:34 AM

The NYT does Dylan.

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by Anonymousreply 116October 24, 2024 4:32 AM

Assholes who post spoilers without warning should be FF'd. May all your bottoms be soggy and your dough never rise.

Is Christiaan the queeniest baker who has ever been on the show? Every time he opens his mouth you have to duck the flying purses.

by Anonymousreply 117October 24, 2024 11:34 AM

You can't complain about spoilers once it has aired. Well, you can, but it just shows you're a twat.

by Anonymousreply 118October 24, 2024 12:05 PM

Most of the posters here are in the US and don't have the ability to watch the night it airs in the UK. R114 is absolutely a twat.

by Anonymousreply 119October 24, 2024 1:17 PM

Oh, fuck off, R119. It's a UK show. Brits don't complain when the results of US shows are talked about.

by Anonymousreply 120October 24, 2024 3:25 PM

r117 you rage about spoilers then in your next sentence, you're a homophobic twat.

by Anonymousreply 121October 25, 2024 1:43 AM

Omg Extra Slice was rather sexy this week.

by Anonymousreply 122October 25, 2024 4:20 AM

I never understood what the fuss was about Dylan…and then this week Dylan forearms when he rolled his hoodie’s arms up….phwoooor

Fuck me Dylan

by Anonymousreply 123October 25, 2024 6:05 PM

Sorry, r123, but you're gonna have to get in line behind all of us who saw the appeal from the very first bake.

by Anonymousreply 124October 25, 2024 6:09 PM

I can't find ONE shirtless photo of Dylan. He's so gorgeous and not even an InstaHo. That makes him even more beautiful!

by Anonymousreply 125October 25, 2024 6:33 PM

Dylan is a little too boyish looking for me, but in ten years or so he might be smoking hot.

by Anonymousreply 126October 25, 2024 9:47 PM

yes, but in 10 years you'll be too old.

by Anonymousreply 127October 26, 2024 12:32 AM

lolz, 127.

already too late!

by Anonymousreply 128October 26, 2024 1:02 AM

Too old to what? Be attracted to him? I'm not planning on fucking him now or in ten years either way.

by Anonymousreply 129October 26, 2024 2:35 AM

I gotta pile on the Dylan bandwagon here: His smile and overall demeanor when Gill won star baker was too fucking adorable. I don't really find him sexy, per se; he's just beautiful.

by Anonymousreply 130October 26, 2024 8:50 AM

he's like 4ft tall.

by Anonymousreply 131October 26, 2024 8:55 AM

Dylan was definitely looking good this week. While I love his hair, having it pulled back really highlights his features.

by Anonymousreply 132October 26, 2024 6:19 PM

The camera loves Dylan. (Was he wearing parachute/MCHammer pants this week?) Sorry to see Andy go; he was funny. I won't miss the dopey backwards baseball cap, though.

And for those mad about spoilers, I've learned not to click on the thread until after I've seen the latest episode.

by Anonymousreply 133October 26, 2024 7:55 PM

My brain is like a sieve. Spoilers slide through with no discernible effect.

by Anonymousreply 134October 26, 2024 10:02 PM

i'm an ameri-can; not an ameri-can't!

by Anonymousreply 135October 26, 2024 10:06 PM

I'm not getting too hung up on those who spoil. Spoilers are ass holes but so are lots of other posters here. Just to prevent them spoiling it a second time for me in the future I still block them though.

by Anonymousreply 136October 28, 2024 1:13 AM

Knowing who is going home doesn't affect my enjoyment of the episode personally. But this does air Tuesdays in the UK so if you don't want to be spoiled stay away starting Tuesday.

by Anonymousreply 137October 29, 2024 10:38 PM

[quote]He'd throw a mean fuck and you'd laugh doing it

I feel like he would drop the fuck into a cake pan and slide it across the floor with his foot.

by Anonymousreply 138October 30, 2024 2:10 AM

Episode 6 (Autumn Week) for those interested.

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by Anonymousreply 139October 30, 2024 2:19 AM

I was surprised by who went home this week. I really expected a top 3 for them.

by Anonymousreply 140October 31, 2024 11:13 PM

R140 It's disappointing since this cast is so meh.

by Anonymousreply 141October 31, 2024 11:39 PM

whoa, nellie!

by Anonymousreply 142November 1, 2024 1:38 AM

Extra Slice 6

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by Anonymousreply 143November 1, 2024 10:41 AM

All-Star season?

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by Anonymousreply 144November 2, 2024 3:51 AM

Dylan’s boots are amazing

Looks like something Prince would wear on stage

by Anonymousreply 145November 2, 2024 5:24 AM

I don't get it. Her pie was literally something they'd never tasted before. How hard is that to accomplish? It looked gorgeous and her showstopper was gorgeous. I loved her and if she wants it, I hope she gets a career out of her appearance because she's a delight

by Anonymousreply 146November 2, 2024 11:14 AM

The last few eliminations were the people with personality.

by Anonymousreply 147November 2, 2024 1:59 PM

[quote] Her pie was literally something they'd never tasted before.

You REALLY don't need 'literally' here.

Paul said he did not like the flavor of Nellt's showstopper, and it was too dense. However, 'I didn't think she should have gone home when Georgie fucked up a pumpkin pie. A pumpkin pie!

For fuck's sake, if you're too cheap to get a VPN and watch it on Tuesday then don't come here before Friday. Problem of spoilers solved.

by Anonymousreply 148November 2, 2024 2:57 PM

Bakers still baking: Christiaan, Dylan, Georgie, Gill, Illiyin, Sumayah.

Gone: Andy, Hazel, Jeff, John, Mike, Nelly

With the exception of Jeff and Hazel, who were gone almost immediately, I'd rather watch a show with the eliminated bakers; it would be much more entertaining.

by Anonymousreply 149November 2, 2024 3:10 PM

suma and cris

by Anonymousreply 150November 2, 2024 3:47 PM

Also Gone: R149. Blocked for spoiling.

by Anonymousreply 151November 2, 2024 6:55 PM

Chocolate and avocado ganache? Yeah, I dunno, Nelly. Still, you know she'd be fun to have drinks with. And Dylan better pull his thumb out ASAP. Or just stand there with his hands behind his head like a fitness model.

by Anonymousreply 152November 2, 2024 7:29 PM

This latest episode has been out for over 24 hours in the USA, you hysterical idiot r151

It is not r149 fault if you’re stupid enough to read this thread before watching the latest episode

by Anonymousreply 153November 2, 2024 7:53 PM

What R153 said!

by Anonymousreply 154November 2, 2024 8:10 PM

I must say I agree. 24 hours later and it becomes discussion on the current episode. My opinion anyway. Dylan does need to step it up a notch.

by Anonymousreply 155November 2, 2024 9:21 PM

And he admitted that himself.

by Anonymousreply 156November 2, 2024 9:44 PM

blocker= some elder ghey wanting attention

by Anonymousreply 157November 2, 2024 10:01 PM

Dylan needs to get eliminated so he can start setting up his OnlyFans account.

by Anonymousreply 158November 2, 2024 10:05 PM

r152, What are you complaining about? That shot with his hands behind his head looking like he was thinking about a bj he had in Thailand was the highlight of the episode. Good editing!

by Anonymousreply 159November 2, 2024 10:16 PM

Sumayah's constant laughter makes me want to slap her face.

by Anonymousreply 160November 2, 2024 10:45 PM

Sumayah's vocal fry makes me want to slap her face.

by Anonymousreply 161November 2, 2024 10:56 PM

They need to rehire the casting people they had at the BBC, especially for series 4 though 7...they all had interesting casts of diverse people with GREAT cooking skills and personalities!

Since then, it's mostly been downhill. Trying too hard for diversity and not casting enough people with actual baking talent.

And, again, Noel needs to fucking go...he's loooooong worn out his welcome.

AND, yeah, it's the day after the US airing....if you haven't watched the new episode yet, that's on you. If you want to leisurely watch something 2 or 3 days (or more) after it drops, then it's your responsibility to stay off threads/social media where the episode might be discussed. Spoilers people are bloody annoying.

by Anonymousreply 162November 2, 2024 11:16 PM

baking is a science. do you not think the nerds will excel?

by Anonymousreply 163November 2, 2024 11:19 PM

Noel is fine. Still can't believe Nelly went home

by Anonymousreply 164November 2, 2024 11:59 PM

That spinach cake looked nasty. Plus, she had some many other weird flavors in it

The cake looked dreadful

by Anonymousreply 165November 3, 2024 12:00 AM

I love Nelly, but that cake did not look appetizing.

I really want to see what Dylan looks like under those clothes.

by Anonymousreply 166November 3, 2024 12:09 AM

an ogling dl-er. i'm sure he'd love that.

by Anonymousreply 167November 3, 2024 12:14 AM

I like Noel, and I think he pairs well with Alison. I hope both stay on for much longer.

by Anonymousreply 168November 3, 2024 2:00 AM

Hate that braying thick cunt Alisn - she’s fucking awful.

by Anonymousreply 169November 3, 2024 2:08 AM

Noel just seems to get in the way; very few bakers enjoy speaking to him and look like they are just over hum and want him to go away.

by Anonymousreply 170November 3, 2024 2:13 AM

Noel looks like he wants to eat Dylan alive

by Anonymousreply 171November 3, 2024 2:14 AM

Do we ever see Alison walking? Seems like the split seconds they show her moving about it looks like she has trouble walking.

by Anonymousreply 172November 3, 2024 2:28 AM

Noel's alleged heterosexuality has never seemed very likely.

by Anonymousreply 173November 3, 2024 2:31 AM

Who in the world would fuck Noel?

by Anonymousreply 174November 3, 2024 2:48 AM

R161, agreed, her vocal fry just gets more and more irritating.

by Anonymousreply 175November 3, 2024 3:20 AM

Noel's obsession with Dylan is very apparent, Dylan is well aware of it and is politely fending him off in every interaction they show.

by Anonymousreply 176November 3, 2024 7:26 AM

MANY of the bakers during the Noel years have been irritated by Noel.

Reason being: he's irritating and not funny.

by Anonymousreply 177November 3, 2024 9:25 AM

...and he just seems to hang around, lurking and searching for something creepy to say.

by Anonymousreply 178November 3, 2024 12:26 PM

I used to really like Noel on this show, but his schtick and jeggings have worn thin at this point.

by Anonymousreply 179November 3, 2024 12:52 PM

[quote]However, if there’s one nitpick we’ve had with Noel over the years it’s that sometimes his antics seem to hinder the bakers’ abilities to do their jobs. Consider the time he wastes bantering with the bakers or that time he literally blocked someone’s oven as a gag. So there was always a latent worry that perhaps at some point, Noel’s bits could sabotage an important bake.

[quote]So when the Technical Challenge came around — wherein Prue Leith asked the bakers to produce a Pear Tart Tartin with Caramel Walnut Ice Cream — it wasn’t shocking to see Noel in peak playful mode. Grooving with the tent’s goofy mood, Noel began playing with Nelly’s left over pastry and Andy immediately joined. After Noel successfully threw the ball of dough into Andy’s hat, he grabbed a rolling pin off Nelly’s bench to use as a bat for the return. With a single swing, everything went awry, though. Glass shattered on the floor, followed by gasps rippling through the tent.

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by Anonymousreply 180November 3, 2024 1:40 PM

Noel is def the weakest link for me. I actually miss Mel and Sue. Sandi was a nice counterpoint to Noel's craziness. I want to like Alison but she's kind of hot or miss.

by Anonymousreply 181November 3, 2024 2:12 PM

Sue Perkins has a new gig.

[quote]Sue Perkins, former Bake Off host and 2023 Taskmaster contestant, has bagged a new gig as the host of a chess competition series for the BBC. The show, currently titled Chess Masters, will air on BBC Two and iPlayer, featuring eight 30-minute episodes.

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by Anonymousreply 182November 3, 2024 7:15 PM

YOU care...

by Anonymousreply 183November 3, 2024 8:25 PM

Exactly r147. Its sad to see the fun personalities leave. Going to be a more boring tent without Nelly and Andy.

by Anonymousreply 184November 4, 2024 2:57 AM

Alison has warmth. Noel has become more subdued, but still seems really inappropriate. Nelly was a bit much, but grew on me.

by Anonymousreply 185November 4, 2024 3:12 AM

Noel is a creep.

by Anonymousreply 186November 4, 2024 4:10 PM

Love Noel and Alison.

by Anonymousreply 187November 5, 2024 2:37 AM

I think DLers will be quite pleased with this week's results.

by Anonymousreply 188November 5, 2024 9:33 PM

R188 Noel got sent home?!!!!?!?!!???

by Anonymousreply 189November 5, 2024 10:04 PM

Hmmmm....actually not that enthused. There are two or three other bakers I would have preferred to have left that the one who does...

by Anonymousreply 190November 5, 2024 10:06 PM

sama gone!

by Anonymousreply 191November 5, 2024 10:29 PM

Dessert Week.

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by Anonymousreply 192November 5, 2024 10:46 PM

Why do they send Paul and Prue out of the tent before they announce the technical challenge? It's not as if anyone has started baking. They could leave just as easily after the challenge was announced.

by Anonymousreply 193November 5, 2024 10:48 PM

Wow, surprising episode this week. Somebody absolutely dominated, and somebody totally fell flat.

by Anonymousreply 194November 5, 2024 11:47 PM

The contestants seemed bitchier this week than they or any other group have been--Sumuyah and Illiyin.

by Anonymousreply 195November 7, 2024 3:33 AM

HEY! GUESS WHAT??

Dylan got star baker, Samayla whatever went home.

by Anonymousreply 196November 7, 2024 4:00 AM

Sumuyah was tiresome. She was a throwback to the Mary Berry era where they always had one young woman who was either very flaky or seemed one anxiety attack away from suicide.

by Anonymousreply 197November 7, 2024 12:44 PM

Christiaan seems to be flying under the radar - I don't remember anything spectacular that he's done, but he's still there...dark horse? Though the same could be said for Illiyin.

by Anonymousreply 198November 7, 2024 6:22 PM

Christiaan seems to have learned English and Polari at the same time.

by Anonymousreply 199November 7, 2024 7:14 PM

Illiyin and Christiaan aren't dark horses...they're bland, middle of the roaders who have coasted through the competition. They've never been good enough or bad enough to get much traction and better bakers (or, at least more interesting ones) have been sent home while they coast along.

by Anonymousreply 200November 8, 2024 1:59 AM

Something tells me Georgie is going to win.

by Anonymousreply 201November 8, 2024 4:08 PM

[quote]Illiyin and Christiaan aren't dark horses..

They will be the next two eliminated, setting up the finale: Georgie, Gill, and Dylan.

by Anonymousreply 202November 8, 2024 4:18 PM

Which contestant does Paul want to travel around with, staying at fabulous hotels and appearing on chat shows after announcing the winner? Georgie, the frau most likely to have a Mrs. Lovett inspired recipe? Gill, the easily, forgettable, mom and housewife , or should he pick the hot guy with the best dick?

by Anonymousreply 203November 8, 2024 6:18 PM

Dylan gets more adorable by the week.

At this point, it doesn't matter whether he wins the whole thing or not, his career has begun.

by Anonymousreply 204November 8, 2024 10:16 PM

I thought Christiaan's showstopper looked stunning. Dylan's was gorgeous too, but not very appetizing-looking (from the outside.) A "concrete box" doesn't sound like something you'd want to eat.

by Anonymousreply 205November 9, 2024 1:04 AM

Too bad Dylan is a top-heavy dwarf chub with a weird head and a culinary-queen ego.

by Anonymousreply 206November 9, 2024 1:12 AM

Too bad no one likes you.

by Anonymousreply 207November 9, 2024 1:20 AM

Is that a…hair “system”..on Christian’s head?

by Anonymousreply 208November 9, 2024 2:36 AM

It does look like it r208

by Anonymousreply 209November 9, 2024 3:10 AM

Prue getting bolder now that she is nearing the end of her life.

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by Anonymousreply 210November 9, 2024 12:43 PM

Getting ready for All-Stars?

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by Anonymousreply 211November 9, 2024 12:53 PM

Thank god Sumuya whatever is gone! The vocal fry and spoiled brat personality was just too much. She was very artistic however but not enough to overcome the personality.

by Anonymousreply 212November 9, 2024 1:10 PM

Plus, most of what she made sounded awful.

by Anonymousreply 213November 9, 2024 1:12 PM

Dylan literally asked Allison if she feels closer to death and admitted to crying if food goes wrong and Sumaya is spoiled?

by Anonymousreply 214November 9, 2024 1:26 PM

I believe each season is allowed to have more than one spoiled person, r214.

by Anonymousreply 215November 9, 2024 1:50 PM

We can only hope that the end is coming for Prue. She's a Tory with a Brexiteer MP son. Her general lack of warmth is one of the problems with the post-BBC version of the show. That and Noel.

by Anonymousreply 216November 9, 2024 2:01 PM

[quote] The vocal fry and spoiled brat personality

I didn't get any of that. In what way did she act like a spoiled personality?

by Anonymousreply 217November 9, 2024 2:03 PM

Christiaan, John and the farmer are proof that you don't want more than one goofy gay guy on the show at once. Also, Christiaan is not an inspired baker.

Crying comment aside, Dylan seems smart enough not to say very much. Hopefully, there's no danger of him turning into John Waite.

by Anonymousreply 218November 9, 2024 2:05 PM

R217: Are you blind as well as deaf? She reeks of it.

by Anonymousreply 219November 9, 2024 2:23 PM

Sumayah was nigh on insufferable on Extra Slice.

by Anonymousreply 220November 9, 2024 3:11 PM

Judge for yourselves.

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by Anonymousreply 221November 9, 2024 4:30 PM

[quote] Are you blind as well as deaf? She reeks of it.

Examples please. I get it. YOU don't like her. And that's fine. But I did. I found her pleasant, and her bakes looked usually pretty good, visually. She put quite some effort into them. In what what way did she act like a spoiled brat?

by Anonymousreply 222November 9, 2024 6:16 PM

The fry voice should be your first clue. She's a spoiled rich immigrants' kid.

by Anonymousreply 223November 9, 2024 6:24 PM

Racist

by Anonymousreply 224November 9, 2024 6:27 PM

I kept thinking that perhaps when Sumiyah watches and hears herself on TV she will abandon the vocal fry. She was really difficult to listen to because of it.

by Anonymousreply 225November 9, 2024 6:34 PM

No...she seems pretty clueless. All those weird flavors.

by Anonymousreply 226November 9, 2024 7:41 PM

Agreed, her creations often looked beautiful, but there were usually about four too many flavors, sorry, flavours.

by Anonymousreply 227November 9, 2024 7:55 PM

Illiyin was being surprisingly cunty on the last episode, sniping on Dylan.

Bitch has coasted along the whole show with her main claim to fame being fainting.

TBH, this entire cast is...eh. While I think Dylan is yummy, he was being annoying last night, too, with his "well, you're closer to death than me" comments to Noel and Allison. Very obnoxiously Gen Z. Christiaan is bland and unctious. Georgie is a boring hausfrau. I like Gil but she's not that exciting.

In addition to her Tory-ness, Prue also hates pineapple pizza.

I hate her.

by Anonymousreply 228November 9, 2024 10:31 PM

Not even remotely a Tory, but I hate pineapple pizza as well.

by Anonymousreply 229November 9, 2024 10:34 PM

R229 Fine. Don't eat it.

by Anonymousreply 230November 9, 2024 10:36 PM

Those death comments from Dylan were a bit obnoxious and seemed to come out of nowhere. Allison's comeback about Dylan being hit by a bus was a nice touch, though. He dug his hole even deeper by telling her she was morbid. Allison should have also mentioned that by the time Dylan's 50, he'll be in the middle of environmental disaster if not dead.

by Anonymousreply 231November 10, 2024 1:15 AM

Reminding Goth-wannbe Noel about his mortality is a nice bit of shade.

by Anonymousreply 232November 10, 2024 1:30 AM

Noel gets it from Sumayah and causes a debate.

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by Anonymousreply 233November 10, 2024 3:04 AM

The hosts, especially Noel, should stay away from the bakers when they are working. Look what he did to Nelly's caramel dish by fooling around near her , knocking it over and breaking the dish. He just stands and lurks. Get rid of him or tell him he is not allowed to visit, except at the very beginning of the challenges. The bakers are striking back, making it known that they just want him to leave.

by Anonymousreply 234November 10, 2024 3:11 AM

Cancel Noel.

by Anonymousreply 235November 10, 2024 3:13 AM

I have a soft spot for Noel. Even though his humor often falls flat, he seems to have a good heart even for strident slag skanks like Sumiyah.

by Anonymousreply 236November 10, 2024 3:16 AM

Noel is a major creep.

by Anonymousreply 237November 10, 2024 3:22 AM

Why do British bakers insist on using rose or lavender in baking, especially rose? The judges always say that the rose is overpowering the flavors. You'd think that just by watching previous seasons, they would know to stay away. It's like in Top Chef, when making risotto or panna cotta is the kiss of death.

by Anonymousreply 238November 10, 2024 3:29 AM

Yeah as soon as Christiaan said the predominant flavor was going to be rose I knew the judges would complain.

But Christiaan always wants to be so "different" with his flavors, he handicaps himself by always wanting to reinvent the wheel and trying to force the judges to like weird things.

by Anonymousreply 239November 10, 2024 9:44 PM

I have never eaten anything flavored with rose or lavender.

by Anonymousreply 240November 10, 2024 9:47 PM

Yeah, I don't get the affection for rose either. Roses are not edible so I just can't associate anything delicious with that flavor. Rose fragrance I love. But not in a dish.

by Anonymousreply 241November 10, 2024 9:59 PM

r241 Rose petals are edible.

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by Anonymousreply 242November 10, 2024 10:32 PM

Well, so is dog. And yet I wouldn't volunteer to eat one. But I hear you. I was wrong. Scratch my statement.

by Anonymousreply 243November 10, 2024 10:38 PM

Dylan is Danny DeVito short, I doubt he's any taller than 5'

by Anonymousreply 244November 10, 2024 10:51 PM

R244: So what?

by Anonymousreply 245November 10, 2024 11:38 PM

the guy that moves the box for him to stand on needs a job!

by Anonymousreply 246November 11, 2024 12:21 AM

Noel can do whatever he wants!

by Anonymousreply 247November 11, 2024 12:33 AM

[quote]Dylan is Danny DeVito short, I doubt he's any taller than 5'

Paul Hollywood is 5'7" and Dylan is an inch or two shorter.

by Anonymousreply 248November 11, 2024 11:49 PM

I wonder if Dylan stands on a box for the show. Maybe that's why he fell over in the first episode.

by Anonymousreply 249November 12, 2024 1:20 AM

He does.

by Anonymousreply 250November 12, 2024 4:29 AM

Sophie won!

by Anonymousreply 251November 12, 2024 4:30 AM

This week's theme - the 1970's. Here are some examples:

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by Anonymousreply 252November 12, 2024 5:09 PM

That should bring some more ageist remarks from Dylan.

by Anonymousreply 253November 12, 2024 6:04 PM

R251 Sophie? Who the fuck is Sophie?

by Anonymousreply 254November 12, 2024 7:30 PM

Ageist r253? Mary, I was happy to finally see Dylan trying to show some humor and personality. Like many naturally attractive people he hasn't been the most funny.

by Anonymousreply 255November 12, 2024 8:08 PM

Okay, Myrtle, what wasn't ageist about Dylan's remarks?

by Anonymousreply 256November 12, 2024 9:11 PM

Dylan took his top off during the first challenge AND THEY DIDN'T SHOW IT

by Anonymousreply 257November 12, 2024 11:17 PM

noah raped allison.

no lie.

by Anonymousreply 258November 12, 2024 11:58 PM

black girl is gone.

by Anonymousreply 259November 13, 2024 12:34 AM

70's Week.

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by Anonymousreply 260November 13, 2024 12:48 AM

I hate that Nellie is gone, she has such a great sense of humor. Dylan is thicc:

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by Anonymousreply 261November 13, 2024 1:13 AM

Nellie should replace Noel next season.

She will know when it’s appropriate to approach the bakers and when to stay the fuck away.

Plus, she would never use any of the food (leftover or not) as a toy.

by Anonymousreply 262November 13, 2024 1:31 AM

Christiaan's Lemon & Hazelnut---What was he thinking?

Mint & chocolate aren't that unusual.

The 70s were a time for really bad taste, but piping that they thought was period appropriate seemed Victorian.

by Anonymousreply 263November 13, 2024 2:10 AM

There's got to be a few pretty guys in the UK. Keep firing the fugs until we get some!

by Anonymousreply 264November 13, 2024 3:15 AM

Yes, R263, I was puzzled by the amount of shade the judges were throwing at chocolate and mint together. You would think it was some audacious pairing never attempted before in the history of baking.

by Anonymousreply 265November 13, 2024 9:29 AM

Oooh... mint and chocolate IS vile though.

by Anonymousreply 266November 13, 2024 12:59 PM

Dylan overdid the mint, that was the issue. Does anyone actually listen to the judges?

by Anonymousreply 267November 13, 2024 11:41 PM

They were dubious from the outset, R267.

by Anonymousreply 268November 14, 2024 12:39 AM

Chocolate and mint can be great.

What I don't get is chocolate and orange...never works for me.

Though, I like chocolate and lemon.

by Anonymousreply 269November 14, 2024 12:50 AM

R268 Which should have been a warning to be very careful.

by Anonymousreply 270November 14, 2024 12:53 AM

They've practiced these showstoppers at home, often multiple times--you can't change them on the fly.

by Anonymousreply 271November 14, 2024 1:18 AM

I find that the judge's palates are unsophisticated as far as world cuisine (sans Indian)- spices, asian flavors (although many of the contestants use yuzu now), mexican flavors, peanut butter, and now chocolate and mint.

by Anonymousreply 272November 14, 2024 2:50 AM

Very much so r272.

I made this comment earlier but Paul, who is a culinary celebrity had never heard of gochujang. I couldn't imagine some food network TV chef who had never heard of gochujang, they would have a much more sophisticated palate.

by Anonymousreply 273November 14, 2024 2:53 AM

Paul and Pru are not very sophisticated. They both come from corporate cooking world. Catering and hotel cuisine. And, Paul is a baker, not a chef.

And, as I've said before, the British have no national palate for good food. Their contributions to the world of good food are the Sunday joint and fish n chips. And, their bland version of curry which they go on and on about.

by Anonymousreply 274November 14, 2024 3:20 AM

Mary Berry had never heard of chipotle chilis.

by Anonymousreply 275November 14, 2024 3:22 AM

The creepiest man on tv.

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by Anonymousreply 276November 14, 2024 3:32 AM

An Extra Slice.

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by Anonymousreply 277November 15, 2024 6:00 AM

Do they make pie? I haven't tasted a pie in years and now I'm thinking about it. Chocolate Cream is my favorite but I wouldn't turn my nose up to an apple pie.

by Anonymousreply 278November 15, 2024 6:20 AM

British pie....

(shudders)

by Anonymousreply 279November 15, 2024 7:08 AM

The best pies in London are not from Mrs. Lovett, but from an American..........

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by Anonymousreply 280November 15, 2024 12:29 PM

[quote]And, as I've said before, the British have no national palate for good food. Their contributions to the world of good food are the Sunday joint and fish n chips. And, their bland version of curry which they go on and on about.

Fulfilling this meme.

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by Anonymousreply 281November 15, 2024 12:56 PM

All-time showstoppers ranked:

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by Anonymousreply 282November 15, 2024 10:44 PM

R261, thanks for that clip of Dylan. It's a better edit than the similar clip posted in the separate Dylan thread. he is def very sexy. i wish he wasn't always wearing bulky clothes in every shot since.

by Anonymousreply 283November 16, 2024 12:55 AM

I’ve been having sexy time dreams about lil Dylan.

by Anonymousreply 284November 16, 2024 12:15 PM

Semi-finals this week. Prediction for finals: Georgie, Dylan, and Gill. I'd love to see Christiaan in the finals with Dylan and Georgie.

by Anonymousreply 285November 16, 2024 2:54 PM

Participants in Christmas and New Year's specials.

[quote]As for the New Year's special, which usually welcomes back a host of previous contestants, the 2024 cast will include Kevin Flynn (of the 2022 series), Norman Calder (from series five), James Patrick Morton (runner-up of series three), Lea Harris (the first ever Scottish contestant to appear on the show), Nicky Laceby from series 14, and former winner Peter Sawkins.

James and Peter return. Yay!

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by Anonymousreply 286November 16, 2024 2:59 PM

Dylan has to be gay- what straight man wears a black velvet turtleneck and bellbottoms? Unless he was dressing in theme for the '70's.

by Anonymousreply 287November 16, 2024 3:06 PM

I hate Andies Candies. Chocolate and mint should stay far away from each other.

by Anonymousreply 288November 16, 2024 3:21 PM

Have they ever done mince pie? i got little mini ones at Victoria Station, and they were really good.

by Anonymousreply 289November 16, 2024 3:24 PM

[quote]Have they ever done mince pie?

There was enough mincing from the male contestants this season.:) I only found one instance of mince pie and it was on the Christmas special.

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by Anonymousreply 290November 16, 2024 4:07 PM

[quote]I hate Andies Candies

Oh, dear.

by Anonymousreply 291November 16, 2024 4:32 PM

On An Extra Slice, Paul Hollywood admitted to wearing a caftan in his art school days. With or without earrings, I do not know.

by Anonymousreply 292November 16, 2024 4:36 PM

Christiaan better go next. His sorry ass doesn't belong in the finals.

So sick of his cheesy grin.

by Anonymousreply 293November 17, 2024 1:33 AM

He did better than Gill last week.

by Anonymousreply 294November 17, 2024 1:00 PM

Christian has the exact same voice as Sumaya. With the same intonation and an even more ridiculous accent and I've never seen anyone bitch about it once online.

by Anonymousreply 295November 17, 2024 2:05 PM

[quote]Christian has the exact same voice as Sumaya

What does that have to do with his cakes and buns?

by Anonymousreply 296November 17, 2024 5:18 PM

A lot of people have made fun of Christian's accent. It literally sounds like an Anna Delvey made up accent.

by Anonymousreply 297November 18, 2024 3:34 AM

[quote]A lot of people have made fun of Christian's accent. It literally sounds like an Anna Delvey made up accent.

Maybe it's because he's not British:

Born in Emmen, a small town in The Netherlands, close to the border with Germany, Christiaan studied fashion in Amsterdam and then moved to the UK seven years ago, arriving in London to work for a leading fashion brand.

by Anonymousreply 298November 18, 2024 3:54 AM

I am aware, he explained all this the first episode r298.

He doesn't sound dutch either. It's just a very odd accent that is not from one place in particular. It's whatever, but amusing to the ear.

by Anonymousreply 299November 18, 2024 4:03 AM

Only two episodes left? Waah... There goes my Friday night comfort show. (I've been watching Celebrity Bake Off on the Roku Channel off and on for awhile and am nearly done with that, too. I think they've run out of celebrities, but a lot of them are amusing nonetheless. My favorite was Greg Wise -- Emma Thompson's husband -- who handily won his episode because, as he said, "I practiced." Still handsome, too.)

Have they ever shown Dylan at his workstation from the side? He's a wee thing (not complaining!), and I get the feeling he stands on a box.

by Anonymousreply 300November 18, 2024 7:36 PM

hd clump. master chef now almost every night of the week.

there may be a week or two lull but another cooking show will appear.

youtube: max miller, anti-chef, etc.

my pablum.

by Anonymousreply 301November 18, 2024 11:25 PM

Final coming next week! Good show this week.

by Anonymousreply 302November 20, 2024 2:45 PM

The person who didn't make the final had a good attitude about it all. Love how supportive they all were of each other.

by Anonymousreply 303November 20, 2024 7:01 PM

The best feature of this show, r303.

by Anonymousreply 304November 20, 2024 7:13 PM

A certain annoying Dutchie had better not win....

by Anonymousreply 305November 20, 2024 10:22 PM

[quote]It’s the final, and ‘the bakers go all out with Signature scones, afternoon tea and tiered celebration cakes,’ Channel 4 teases. ‘Whose chance of winning has come and scone?’

by Anonymousreply 306November 20, 2024 11:35 PM

Is bake off a British insult, like “bake off, ya cunt”?

by Anonymousreply 307November 20, 2024 11:36 PM

As bland as the majority of this cast might be, I’d still rather watch them interact with and support each other than a cast of desperate, loud, attention-seeking Americans like “Boston Rob,” Russell Hands, that ugly Rachel woman and her “sparkle," or that Joey creature, from Survivor, Big Brother, and Amazing Race.

by Anonymousreply 308November 21, 2024 1:56 AM

How many Americans would be on a show where the grand prize is a cake stand?

by Anonymousreply 309November 21, 2024 12:39 PM

It's like Ninja Warrior, where in Japan they did it for the honor. When they did the American version, they had to add a cash prize.

by Anonymousreply 310November 21, 2024 2:18 PM

Channel Four makes a lot of profit off this show. And everyone else is getting paid well like the judges and hosts. Frankly the winner *should* get a cash prize.

I think they take advantage of the contestants but dress it up as being "wholesome" there is no money.

by Anonymousreply 311November 21, 2024 2:57 PM

Yes r274 - “as you’ve said before”. Repeating it doesn’t make it more believable you boring dolt.

by Anonymousreply 312November 21, 2024 3:44 PM

I saw Christiaan at The Glades mall in Bromley the other week. That’s in fabulous suburban southeast London. I was leaving Boots and saw him from behind near the Krispy Kreme. I knew it was him before even seeing his face because of that hair style.

by Anonymousreply 313November 21, 2024 3:55 PM

The winners have gotten book deals, etc. It's not like they haven't been rewarded. Some of them have really thrived like Nadiya and Nadia from the BBC series. Some have flamed out like attention-whore John Whaite, who seems the most like a US-style winner

by Anonymousreply 314November 21, 2024 4:02 PM

Should be Nadiya and James (who should have won, if not for an unfortunate showstopper in the finals)

by Anonymousreply 315November 21, 2024 4:05 PM

[quote] Some have flamed out like attention-whore John Whaite, who seems the most like a US-style winner

Currently, John is fucking and getting fucked on OnlyFans. He's using his sausage, cakes, and buns.

by Anonymousreply 316November 21, 2024 4:57 PM

Not to mention his soggy bottom.

by Anonymousreply 317November 21, 2024 5:01 PM

The ubiquitous Nadiya - not nearly as witty as she thinks she is - desperately over-exposed.

by Anonymousreply 318November 21, 2024 6:05 PM

They don't do cash prizes because Channel 4 is a public corporation like the BBC.

ITV shows can do cash prizes or any other for profit production company/network.

by Anonymousreply 319November 21, 2024 11:39 PM

You can do a cash prize in public TV shows in the UK, you just can't use sponsors r319. So any money has to actually be given out by the show's production rather than a corporate sponsor. But even Drag Race UK has finally given in and started paying the winner some cash.

by Anonymousreply 320November 21, 2024 11:48 PM

R320 Which means RuPaul/World of Wonder has to be shelling out the $$.

Channel 4 or the BBC can't give out prize money since they receive public funding.

Love Productions produces GBBO and they make a fortune off it so it does seem chintyz of them to not pay out some dough. But, then they'd have more yobs auditioning to be on it so there's that.

by Anonymousreply 321November 21, 2024 11:57 PM

That was a fine farewell

by Anonymousreply 322November 22, 2024 10:46 PM

Absolutely the best one ever, r322!

by Anonymousreply 323November 22, 2024 11:40 PM

I think the wrong person left.

by Anonymousreply 324November 23, 2024 12:02 AM

[quote]I think the wrong person left.

It should have been Noel.

by Anonymousreply 325November 23, 2024 12:46 AM

Did she get to keep the lilac bowl?

by Anonymousreply 326November 23, 2024 1:24 AM

Episode 9; semi-finals

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by Anonymousreply 327November 23, 2024 2:42 AM

An Extra Slice:

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by Anonymousreply 328November 23, 2024 2:43 AM

Christiaan reminds me of Edina's hairdresser/pimp in Abfab.

by Anonymousreply 329November 23, 2024 5:50 AM

R329 OMG!!! You're exactly right!!! James Dreyfuss!!!

Except, he's hilarious and Christiaan is annoying.

by Anonymousreply 330November 23, 2024 8:40 AM

The rumors are that Sumaya and Dylan are dating. Heads commence to explode

by Anonymousreply 331November 23, 2024 10:25 AM

My head remains quiescent.

by Anonymousreply 332November 23, 2024 10:40 AM

R299

He sounds like a Dutch man who has lived in the UK for seven years.

by Anonymousreply 333November 23, 2024 1:14 PM

R303 R304

I started bingeing GBBO during Covid and that is also my favorite thing about the series - everyone is so kind. I’m sure I’ve missed snark here and there but it really helped me during the pandemic and pre-election jitters to zone out to these sweet (no pun intended) bakers. This show and Call the Midwife, actually.

The children’s series is just the same, if not more - the kids are unfailingly polite and funny and incredibly supportive to each other. When one has a mishap, they all race over to help without thinking. And they are constantly saying “well done” to each other - much more so than the adults, who psychologically have more at stake.

by Anonymousreply 334November 23, 2024 1:20 PM

Christiaan grew on me at the end. I think they're going to give Dylan the win unless he fucks up royally though.

by Anonymousreply 335November 23, 2024 3:01 PM

Christiaan remains annoying. Ditto Georgie---her meltdown seemed a bit much, although it reminded the me of the warmth and positive energy Alison brings to a show that has gotten pretty devoid energy from the other hosts.

by Anonymousreply 336November 23, 2024 4:29 PM

Alison is a great addition, all 300 pounds of her

by Anonymousreply 337November 23, 2024 4:31 PM

Georgie wants to fuck Dylan, but then again who doesn't want to...

by Anonymousreply 338November 23, 2024 4:43 PM

Christiaan has resting bitch face.

by Anonymousreply 339November 23, 2024 6:38 PM

I'm the poster upthread who wondered if Dylan was very short because he was almost never filmed at his workstation from the side (and so possibly standing on a box). Well, I paid close attention to the camera angles this week, and almost no one is filmed from the side, unless they're peering into their oven. OK, then! And during the group hug at the end Dylan doesn't appear to be wildly shorter than anyone else. Dude has some thick legs, though. Again, not complaining! Nice to see Gill thanking the camerapeople, too.

Are there Christmas and New Years episodes in our near future or will we in the US have to wait until Easter for Netflix to air them?

by Anonymousreply 340November 23, 2024 7:08 PM

Netflix says they are coming soon, r340.

by Anonymousreply 341November 23, 2024 7:10 PM

All you have to do is look at Dylan's arms to realize he's short.

by Anonymousreply 342November 23, 2024 9:16 PM

[quote]Currently, John is fucking and getting fucked on OnlyFans. He's using his sausage, cakes, and buns.

Link to John’s OnlyFans.

Asking for a friend…

by Anonymousreply 343November 23, 2024 11:47 PM

I wouldn't pay to see John's soggy bottom.

by Anonymousreply 344November 23, 2024 11:50 PM

I'd pay for Dylan's.

by Anonymousreply 345November 24, 2024 4:36 AM

Was it the pudding or the pie?

by Anonymousreply 346November 26, 2024 10:20 PM

The barbel won.

by Anonymousreply 347November 26, 2024 11:01 PM

Dylan is a little person, about 4'8". To fight his shame and develop confidence he started working out, but it left him with a misshapen body that looks like parts made from three people. The head and face is off, too, although sculptural. I saw a photo of him and he was very peculiar and thick where you'd rather he weren't.

by Anonymousreply 348November 26, 2024 11:06 PM

Well done Georgie.

by Anonymousreply 349November 26, 2024 11:09 PM

Great final, and Georgie’s cake was gorgeous. Dylan really fell apart, though.

by Anonymousreply 350November 26, 2024 11:53 PM

Apparently R348 propositioned Dylan and was soundly rejected.

by Anonymousreply 351November 26, 2024 11:59 PM

I don't understand why they even bother with the first two challenges if it all comes down to the showstopper.

by Anonymousreply 352November 27, 2024 6:53 PM

It was Dylan's to lose, and boy, did he ever. At least the show managed to sneak in one more shot of him in just a tank top.

by Anonymousreply 353November 27, 2024 7:41 PM

Pru called him a baby!

by Anonymousreply 354November 27, 2024 7:53 PM

Dylan did poorly in the penultimate episode also. I wonder if he actually wanted to win and have to do the whole press tour and everything.

by Anonymousreply 355November 27, 2024 8:03 PM

Finale.

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by Anonymousreply 356November 27, 2024 8:45 PM

Gen Z does poorly under pressure.

Of course, Georgie had a ridiculous meltdown last week and she's a Millennial so....

Weak as water, all of them....

by Anonymousreply 357November 28, 2024 1:47 AM

Actually, none of them were exceptional in this. Georgie just failed less than the others.

by Anonymousreply 358November 28, 2024 2:02 AM

They weren't an exceptional field of bakers.

Back in the BBC days, the had good casting and came up with some very talented bakers.

Since the move to Channe 4, it's not been as good. Some very weak line ups in recent years of bakers that would have gone home by the 3rd week on the BBC show.

by Anonymousreply 359November 28, 2024 2:48 AM
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