Great British Bake Off fans have reacted with excitement, cautious optimism and apocalyptic despair as they laid eyes on the new presenting and judging line-up for the first time.
Returning judge Paul Hollywood is joined by newcomers Prue Leith, Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding in the first official photo to be released.
One sceptical fan expressed their dim view using baker’s parlance: “You can tell just by looking that this show is under proofed and overworked.”
You can tell just by looking that this show is under proofed and overworked. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/6z4RX1qiAY
— Between I and K (@orimental) April 14, 2017
Another was even more pessimistic:
Having seen this being advertised as coming soon on Channel 4, the apocalypse better hurry up. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/3MhETBECAg
— Daniel Pashley (@eurodan) April 13, 2017
“When Dad introduces you to his other family…” was the impression one fan got, while another said of Sandi and Noel Fielding: “single mum & her goth son”.
When Dad introduces you to his other family… #GBBO pic.twitter.com/vaB0WSXFY5
— Danny Hayes (@thedannyhayes) April 14, 2017
Others were more open minded – and even upbeat.
Why's everyone hating on the new #gbbo line up. I am so excited for Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding to start a bromance ???? #ilovecake
— Joanne Griffiths (@gay_riffiths) April 13, 2017
@BritishBakeOff @sanditoksvig @noelfielding11 It doesn't bother me at all – I like Sandi and Noel and I think it will be every bit as good as it was on the BBC. You'll see! #GBBO
— Andy Griffiths (@SeaFriend) April 14, 2017
So far, no launch date has been given for the Channel 4 show.
