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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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.
by Anonymous | reply 398 | December 3, 2024 2:01 AM |
So when does it come to Netflix?
by Anonymous | reply 1 | September 18, 2024 7:27 PM |
If they follow their previous pattern, it should start on the Friday after the UK premiere.
by Anonymous | reply 2 | September 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 Anonymous | reply 3 | September 19, 2024 7:53 AM |
So, all the men are queens?
by Anonymous | reply 4 | September 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 Anonymous | reply 5 | September 27, 2024 8:55 PM |
No trade.
by Anonymous | reply 6 | September 27, 2024 9:16 PM |
r1 Today.
And "An Extra Slice" is already on HDClump.
by Anonymous | reply 7 | September 28, 2024 2:50 AM |
Dylan will be a DL favorite, but New Yorkers should root for Jeff who is from The Bronx.
by Anonymous | reply 8 | September 28, 2024 3:30 AM |
So far, so good.
by Anonymous | reply 9 | September 28, 2024 3:42 AM |
The Barbie opening already feels dated, yeesh.
by Anonymous | reply 10 | September 28, 2024 3:52 AM |
From the brief shot of his profile, Mike's partner might be hot.
by Anonymous | reply 13 | September 28, 2024 4:00 AM |
When do the Joe Locke episodes air?
by Anonymous | reply 14 | September 28, 2024 4:12 AM |
The duck cake was amazing!
by Anonymous | reply 15 | September 28, 2024 5:42 AM |
Tell me about your beaver!
by Anonymous | reply 16 | September 28, 2024 5:45 AM |
I loved the books that could be picked up separate from the others.
by Anonymous | reply 17 | September 28, 2024 11:22 AM |
[quote] Tell me about your beaver!
How does Fanny taste?
by Anonymous | reply 18 | September 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 Anonymous | reply 19 | September 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 Anonymous | reply 20 | September 30, 2024 5:38 AM |
i love...not...the hdclump obsessive poster when i was the original link poster.
get a new gig, bitch!
by Anonymous | reply 22 | October 3, 2024 6:34 PM |
Watching the first episode. The guys are cute this season
by Anonymous | reply 23 | October 4, 2024 12:33 AM |
...and no skanks for Paul to ogle.
by Anonymous | reply 24 | October 4, 2024 1:28 AM |
Scandalous!
[quote]Great British Bake Off star John Mincher sacked by Lloyds after being accused of stealing thousands
by Anonymous | reply 25 | October 5, 2024 8:58 PM |
This is why they hate us.
by Anonymous | reply 26 | October 6, 2024 12:49 AM |
Dylan is the hottest contestant yet. His baggy clothes are a bit much though.
by Anonymous | reply 27 | October 6, 2024 1:32 AM |
What was the deal with the guy from Brooklyn?
by Anonymous | reply 28 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 29 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 30 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 31 | October 6, 2024 3:55 AM |
AIDS r31
by Anonymous | reply 32 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 33 | October 6, 2024 4:31 AM |
that old guy has cancer or somrthing and is on hospice.
the ultimate in brit tv sympathy/diversity casting evah!
by Anonymous | reply 35 | October 6, 2024 2:43 PM |
Retail assistant = shop bottom
by Anonymous | reply 36 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 37 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 38 | October 6, 2024 11:14 PM |
The vocal fry on Sumayah is annoying as fuck
by Anonymous | reply 41 | October 11, 2024 6:09 PM |
Fun episode, surprised by Andy really sweating it out and I cheer the ascent of Dylan.
by Anonymous | reply 42 | October 11, 2024 7:20 PM |
Dylan has small dick shyness
by Anonymous | reply 43 | October 11, 2024 7:21 PM |
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by Anonymous | reply 44 | October 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.
by Anonymous | reply 45 | October 11, 2024 7:57 PM |
Does that one woman in the lilac top have The Rachel?
by Anonymous | reply 46 | October 11, 2024 8:14 PM |
R45 Dylan is 10 times hotter than Matty.
by Anonymous | reply 47 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 48 | October 11, 2024 9:53 PM |
As that person said, it was a really bad week for them.
by Anonymous | reply 49 | October 11, 2024 9:56 PM |
Dylan is so beautiful it's distracting almost.
by Anonymous | reply 50 | October 12, 2024 3:44 AM |
Dimples for days.
by Anonymous | reply 51 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 52 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 53 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 54 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 55 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 56 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 57 | October 13, 2024 4:23 AM |
Dylan looks like he was a Shogun background actor.
by Anonymous | reply 58 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 59 | October 13, 2024 4:37 AM |
Dylan is gorgeous, but Nellie is my favorite. She is so funny and lovable.
by Anonymous | reply 60 | October 13, 2024 4:47 AM |
Yes, I am loving Nellie as well. She reminds me of my Czech neighbor, who I adore.
by Anonymous | reply 61 | October 13, 2024 2:01 PM |
R34 Dylan looks like that one hot dwarf from The Hobbit movies. Short, solid, massive hands…
by Anonymous | reply 62 | October 13, 2024 2:26 PM |
I can’t understand a single word Andy says.
by Anonymous | reply 63 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 64 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 65 | October 14, 2024 8:21 PM |
Why would you wish such a thing on poor Dylan?
by Anonymous | reply 66 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 67 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 68 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 69 | October 15, 2024 12:04 AM |
Prue is much better than Mary Berry. She was fine, but boring.
by Anonymous | reply 70 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 71 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 72 | October 15, 2024 6:51 PM |
Prue is 84, I do wonder how much longer she can keep doing this show.
by Anonymous | reply 73 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 74 | October 15, 2024 8:35 PM |
dylan is out!
by Anonymous | reply 75 | October 15, 2024 11:27 PM |
The closet or the show?
by Anonymous | reply 76 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 77 | October 15, 2024 11:41 PM |
Choke on a rancid arsenic bun, R75.
by Anonymous | reply 78 | October 15, 2024 11:53 PM |
I'm not clicking on anything. I was actually warming up to this thread until this nonsense.
by Anonymous | reply 80 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 81 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 82 | October 16, 2024 3:12 AM |
I'm surprised this seemingly innocent thread survived this long without the defecation leaking in....
by Anonymous | reply 83 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 84 | October 16, 2024 10:03 PM |
I'm pretty sure Prue still has slaves.
by Anonymous | reply 87 | October 18, 2024 3:20 PM |
This season feels like a dud. Not an appealing group of bakers.
by Anonymous | reply 88 | October 18, 2024 3:21 PM |
Personally, r88, I am really enjoying these bakers and this season.
by Anonymous | reply 89 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 90 | October 18, 2024 3:27 PM |
Dylan was extra baggy again. Still, he's so freaking dreamy.
by Anonymous | reply 91 | October 18, 2024 10:23 PM |
[quote]I'm pretty sure Prue still has slaves.
So what? Who cares?
by Anonymous | reply 92 | October 18, 2024 11:09 PM |
I think this is one of the most talented groups we've seen in a while.
by Anonymous | reply 93 | October 18, 2024 11:09 PM |
They got rid of the two queeniest guys ... Christiaan should be worried.
by Anonymous | reply 94 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 95 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 96 | October 19, 2024 1:37 AM |
I prefer Prue
by Anonymous | reply 97 | October 19, 2024 1:40 AM |
I love Nelly
by Anonymous | reply 98 | October 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.
by Anonymous | reply 99 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 100 | October 19, 2024 3:35 AM |
I have a soft spot for Andy. I love his accent
by Anonymous | reply 101 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 102 | October 19, 2024 8:32 AM |
r95 Actually it was the hair. A bleached poodle do is grounds for elimination.
by Anonymous | reply 103 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 104 | October 19, 2024 7:59 PM |
Ugh....it's looking more and more like the ghastly Georgie is Final 3 material. She gotta go.
by Anonymous | reply 105 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 106 | October 19, 2024 11:19 PM |
^producers
by Anonymous | reply 107 | October 19, 2024 11:20 PM |
Huh, r106?
by Anonymous | reply 108 | October 19, 2024 11:22 PM |
This year, Matty, since you won last year. A woman must win this year.
by Anonymous | reply 109 | October 19, 2024 11:28 PM |
Matty was basically a woman in a hot stud’s body
Always smiling and agreeable
by Anonymous | reply 110 | October 20, 2024 12:31 AM |
The perfect bottom
by Anonymous | reply 111 | October 20, 2024 1:14 AM |
I like Andy too, he has a hot ass.
by Anonymous | reply 112 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 113 | October 20, 2024 3:56 AM |
andy and his purple penis head are out!
by Anonymous | reply 114 | October 22, 2024 11:54 PM |
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 Anonymous | reply 117 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 118 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 119 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 120 | October 24, 2024 3:25 PM |
r117 you rage about spoilers then in your next sentence, you're a homophobic twat.
by Anonymous | reply 121 | October 25, 2024 1:43 AM |
Omg Extra Slice was rather sexy this week.
by Anonymous | reply 122 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 123 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 124 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 125 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 126 | October 25, 2024 9:47 PM |
yes, but in 10 years you'll be too old.
by Anonymous | reply 127 | October 26, 2024 12:32 AM |
lolz, 127.
already too late!
by Anonymous | reply 128 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 129 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 130 | October 26, 2024 8:50 AM |
he's like 4ft tall.
by Anonymous | reply 131 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 132 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 133 | October 26, 2024 7:55 PM |
My brain is like a sieve. Spoilers slide through with no discernible effect.
by Anonymous | reply 134 | October 26, 2024 10:02 PM |
i'm an ameri-can; not an ameri-can't!
by Anonymous | reply 135 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 136 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 137 | October 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 Anonymous | reply 138 | October 30, 2024 2:10 AM |
Episode 6 (Autumn Week) for those interested.
by Anonymous | reply 139 | October 30, 2024 2:19 AM |
I was surprised by who went home this week. I really expected a top 3 for them.
by Anonymous | reply 140 | October 31, 2024 11:13 PM |
R140 It's disappointing since this cast is so meh.
by Anonymous | reply 141 | October 31, 2024 11:39 PM |
whoa, nellie!
by Anonymous | reply 142 | November 1, 2024 1:38 AM |
Dylan’s boots are amazing
Looks like something Prince would wear on stage
by Anonymous | reply 145 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 146 | November 2, 2024 11:14 AM |
The last few eliminations were the people with personality.
by Anonymous | reply 147 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 148 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 149 | November 2, 2024 3:10 PM |
suma and cris
by Anonymous | reply 150 | November 2, 2024 3:47 PM |
Also Gone: R149. Blocked for spoiling.
by Anonymous | reply 151 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 152 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 153 | November 2, 2024 7:53 PM |
What R153 said!
by Anonymous | reply 154 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 155 | November 2, 2024 9:21 PM |
And he admitted that himself.
by Anonymous | reply 156 | November 2, 2024 9:44 PM |
blocker= some elder ghey wanting attention
by Anonymous | reply 157 | November 2, 2024 10:01 PM |
Dylan needs to get eliminated so he can start setting up his OnlyFans account.
by Anonymous | reply 158 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 159 | November 2, 2024 10:16 PM |
Sumayah's constant laughter makes me want to slap her face.
by Anonymous | reply 160 | November 2, 2024 10:45 PM |
Sumayah's vocal fry makes me want to slap her face.
by Anonymous | reply 161 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 162 | November 2, 2024 11:16 PM |
baking is a science. do you not think the nerds will excel?
by Anonymous | reply 163 | November 2, 2024 11:19 PM |
Noel is fine. Still can't believe Nelly went home
by Anonymous | reply 164 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 165 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 166 | November 3, 2024 12:09 AM |
an ogling dl-er. i'm sure he'd love that.
by Anonymous | reply 167 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 168 | November 3, 2024 2:00 AM |
Hate that braying thick cunt Alisn - she’s fucking awful.
by Anonymous | reply 169 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 170 | November 3, 2024 2:13 AM |
Noel looks like he wants to eat Dylan alive
by Anonymous | reply 171 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 172 | November 3, 2024 2:28 AM |
Noel's alleged heterosexuality has never seemed very likely.
by Anonymous | reply 173 | November 3, 2024 2:31 AM |
Who in the world would fuck Noel?
by Anonymous | reply 174 | November 3, 2024 2:48 AM |
R161, agreed, her vocal fry just gets more and more irritating.
by Anonymous | reply 175 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 176 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 177 | November 3, 2024 9:25 AM |
...and he just seems to hang around, lurking and searching for something creepy to say.
by Anonymous | reply 178 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 179 | November 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.
by Anonymous | reply 180 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 181 | November 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.
by Anonymous | reply 182 | November 3, 2024 7:15 PM |
YOU care...
by Anonymous | reply 183 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 184 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 185 | November 4, 2024 3:12 AM |
Noel is a creep.
by Anonymous | reply 186 | November 4, 2024 4:10 PM |
Love Noel and Alison.
by Anonymous | reply 187 | November 5, 2024 2:37 AM |
I think DLers will be quite pleased with this week's results.
by Anonymous | reply 188 | November 5, 2024 9:33 PM |
R188 Noel got sent home?!!!!?!?!!???
by Anonymous | reply 189 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 190 | November 5, 2024 10:06 PM |
sama gone!
by Anonymous | reply 191 | November 5, 2024 10:29 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 Anonymous | reply 193 | November 5, 2024 10:48 PM |
Wow, surprising episode this week. Somebody absolutely dominated, and somebody totally fell flat.
by Anonymous | reply 194 | November 5, 2024 11:47 PM |
The contestants seemed bitchier this week than they or any other group have been--Sumuyah and Illiyin.
by Anonymous | reply 195 | November 7, 2024 3:33 AM |
HEY! GUESS WHAT??
Dylan got star baker, Samayla whatever went home.
by Anonymous | reply 196 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 197 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 198 | November 7, 2024 6:22 PM |
Christiaan seems to have learned English and Polari at the same time.
by Anonymous | reply 199 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 200 | November 8, 2024 1:59 AM |
Something tells me Georgie is going to win.
by Anonymous | reply 201 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 202 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 203 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 204 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 205 | November 9, 2024 1:04 AM |
Too bad Dylan is a top-heavy dwarf chub with a weird head and a culinary-queen ego.
by Anonymous | reply 206 | November 9, 2024 1:12 AM |
Too bad no one likes you.
by Anonymous | reply 207 | November 9, 2024 1:20 AM |
Is that a…hair “system”..on Christian’s head?
by Anonymous | reply 208 | November 9, 2024 2:36 AM |
It does look like it r208
by Anonymous | reply 209 | November 9, 2024 3:10 AM |
Prue getting bolder now that she is nearing the end of her life.
by Anonymous | reply 210 | November 9, 2024 12:43 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 Anonymous | reply 212 | November 9, 2024 1:10 PM |
Plus, most of what she made sounded awful.
by Anonymous | reply 213 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 214 | November 9, 2024 1:26 PM |
I believe each season is allowed to have more than one spoiled person, r214.
by Anonymous | reply 215 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 216 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 217 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 218 | November 9, 2024 2:05 PM |
R217: Are you blind as well as deaf? She reeks of it.
by Anonymous | reply 219 | November 9, 2024 2:23 PM |
Sumayah was nigh on insufferable on Extra Slice.
by Anonymous | reply 220 | November 9, 2024 3:11 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 Anonymous | reply 222 | November 9, 2024 6:16 PM |
The fry voice should be your first clue. She's a spoiled rich immigrants' kid.
by Anonymous | reply 223 | November 9, 2024 6:24 PM |
Racist
by Anonymous | reply 224 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 225 | November 9, 2024 6:34 PM |
No...she seems pretty clueless. All those weird flavors.
by Anonymous | reply 226 | November 9, 2024 7:41 PM |
Agreed, her creations often looked beautiful, but there were usually about four too many flavors, sorry, flavours.
by Anonymous | reply 227 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 228 | November 9, 2024 10:31 PM |
Not even remotely a Tory, but I hate pineapple pizza as well.
by Anonymous | reply 229 | November 9, 2024 10:34 PM |
R229 Fine. Don't eat it.
by Anonymous | reply 230 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 231 | November 10, 2024 1:15 AM |
Reminding Goth-wannbe Noel about his mortality is a nice bit of shade.
by Anonymous | reply 232 | November 10, 2024 1:30 AM |
Noel gets it from Sumayah and causes a debate.
by Anonymous | reply 233 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 234 | November 10, 2024 3:11 AM |
Cancel Noel.
by Anonymous | reply 235 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 236 | November 10, 2024 3:16 AM |
Noel is a major creep.
by Anonymous | reply 237 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 238 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 239 | November 10, 2024 9:44 PM |
I have never eaten anything flavored with rose or lavender.
by Anonymous | reply 240 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 241 | November 10, 2024 9:59 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 Anonymous | reply 243 | November 10, 2024 10:38 PM |
Dylan is Danny DeVito short, I doubt he's any taller than 5'
by Anonymous | reply 244 | November 10, 2024 10:51 PM |
R244: So what?
by Anonymous | reply 245 | November 10, 2024 11:38 PM |
the guy that moves the box for him to stand on needs a job!
by Anonymous | reply 246 | November 11, 2024 12:21 AM |
Noel can do whatever he wants!
by Anonymous | reply 247 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 248 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 249 | November 12, 2024 1:20 AM |
He does.
by Anonymous | reply 250 | November 12, 2024 4:29 AM |
Sophie won!
by Anonymous | reply 251 | November 12, 2024 4:30 AM |
This week's theme - the 1970's. Here are some examples:
by Anonymous | reply 252 | November 12, 2024 5:09 PM |
That should bring some more ageist remarks from Dylan.
by Anonymous | reply 253 | November 12, 2024 6:04 PM |
R251 Sophie? Who the fuck is Sophie?
by Anonymous | reply 254 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 255 | November 12, 2024 8:08 PM |
Okay, Myrtle, what wasn't ageist about Dylan's remarks?
by Anonymous | reply 256 | November 12, 2024 9:11 PM |
Dylan took his top off during the first challenge AND THEY DIDN'T SHOW IT
by Anonymous | reply 257 | November 12, 2024 11:17 PM |
noah raped allison.
no lie.
by Anonymous | reply 258 | November 12, 2024 11:58 PM |
black girl is gone.
by Anonymous | reply 259 | November 13, 2024 12:34 AM |
I hate that Nellie is gone, she has such a great sense of humor. Dylan is thicc:
by Anonymous | reply 261 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 262 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 263 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 264 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 265 | November 13, 2024 9:29 AM |
Oooh... mint and chocolate IS vile though.
by Anonymous | reply 266 | November 13, 2024 12:59 PM |
Dylan overdid the mint, that was the issue. Does anyone actually listen to the judges?
by Anonymous | reply 267 | November 13, 2024 11:41 PM |
They were dubious from the outset, R267.
by Anonymous | reply 268 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 269 | November 14, 2024 12:50 AM |
R268 Which should have been a warning to be very careful.
by Anonymous | reply 270 | November 14, 2024 12:53 AM |
They've practiced these showstoppers at home, often multiple times--you can't change them on the fly.
by Anonymous | reply 271 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 272 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 273 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 274 | November 14, 2024 3:20 AM |
Mary Berry had never heard of chipotle chilis.
by Anonymous | reply 275 | November 14, 2024 3:22 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 Anonymous | reply 278 | November 15, 2024 6:20 AM |
British pie....
(shudders)
by Anonymous | reply 279 | November 15, 2024 7:08 AM |
The best pies in London are not from Mrs. Lovett, but from an American..........
by Anonymous | reply 280 | November 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.
by Anonymous | reply 281 | November 15, 2024 12:56 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 Anonymous | reply 283 | November 16, 2024 12:55 AM |
I’ve been having sexy time dreams about lil Dylan.
by Anonymous | reply 284 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 285 | November 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!
by Anonymous | reply 286 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 287 | November 16, 2024 3:06 PM |
I hate Andies Candies. Chocolate and mint should stay far away from each other.
by Anonymous | reply 288 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 289 | November 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.
by Anonymous | reply 290 | November 16, 2024 4:07 PM |
[quote]I hate Andies Candies
Oh, dear.
by Anonymous | reply 291 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 292 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 293 | November 17, 2024 1:33 AM |
He did better than Gill last week.
by Anonymous | reply 294 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 295 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 296 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 297 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 298 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 299 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 300 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 301 | November 18, 2024 11:25 PM |
Final coming next week! Good show this week.
by Anonymous | reply 302 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 303 | November 20, 2024 7:01 PM |
The best feature of this show, r303.
by Anonymous | reply 304 | November 20, 2024 7:13 PM |
A certain annoying Dutchie had better not win....
by Anonymous | reply 305 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 306 | November 20, 2024 11:35 PM |
Is bake off a British insult, like “bake off, ya cunt”?
by Anonymous | reply 307 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 308 | November 21, 2024 1:56 AM |
How many Americans would be on a show where the grand prize is a cake stand?
by Anonymous | reply 309 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 310 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 311 | November 21, 2024 2:57 PM |
Yes r274 - “as you’ve said before”. Repeating it doesn’t make it more believable you boring dolt.
by Anonymous | reply 312 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 313 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 314 | November 21, 2024 4:02 PM |
Should be Nadiya and James (who should have won, if not for an unfortunate showstopper in the finals)
by Anonymous | reply 315 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 316 | November 21, 2024 4:57 PM |
Not to mention his soggy bottom.
by Anonymous | reply 317 | November 21, 2024 5:01 PM |
The ubiquitous Nadiya - not nearly as witty as she thinks she is - desperately over-exposed.
by Anonymous | reply 318 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 319 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 320 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 321 | November 21, 2024 11:57 PM |
That was a fine farewell
by Anonymous | reply 322 | November 22, 2024 10:46 PM |
Absolutely the best one ever, r322!
by Anonymous | reply 323 | November 22, 2024 11:40 PM |
I think the wrong person left.
by Anonymous | reply 324 | November 23, 2024 12:02 AM |
[quote]I think the wrong person left.
It should have been Noel.
by Anonymous | reply 325 | November 23, 2024 12:46 AM |
Did she get to keep the lilac bowl?
by Anonymous | reply 326 | November 23, 2024 1:24 AM |
Christiaan reminds me of Edina's hairdresser/pimp in Abfab.
by Anonymous | reply 329 | November 23, 2024 5:50 AM |
R329 OMG!!! You're exactly right!!! James Dreyfuss!!!
Except, he's hilarious and Christiaan is annoying.
by Anonymous | reply 330 | November 23, 2024 8:40 AM |
The rumors are that Sumaya and Dylan are dating. Heads commence to explode
by Anonymous | reply 331 | November 23, 2024 10:25 AM |
My head remains quiescent.
by Anonymous | reply 332 | November 23, 2024 10:40 AM |
R299
He sounds like a Dutch man who has lived in the UK for seven years.
by Anonymous | reply 333 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 334 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 335 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 336 | November 23, 2024 4:29 PM |
Alison is a great addition, all 300 pounds of her
by Anonymous | reply 337 | November 23, 2024 4:31 PM |
Georgie wants to fuck Dylan, but then again who doesn't want to...
by Anonymous | reply 338 | November 23, 2024 4:43 PM |
Christiaan has resting bitch face.
by Anonymous | reply 339 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 340 | November 23, 2024 7:08 PM |
Netflix says they are coming soon, r340.
by Anonymous | reply 341 | November 23, 2024 7:10 PM |
All you have to do is look at Dylan's arms to realize he's short.
by Anonymous | reply 342 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 343 | November 23, 2024 11:47 PM |
I wouldn't pay to see John's soggy bottom.
by Anonymous | reply 344 | November 23, 2024 11:50 PM |
I'd pay for Dylan's.
by Anonymous | reply 345 | November 24, 2024 4:36 AM |
Was it the pudding or the pie?
by Anonymous | reply 346 | November 26, 2024 10:20 PM |
The barbel won.
by Anonymous | reply 347 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 348 | November 26, 2024 11:06 PM |
Well done Georgie.
by Anonymous | reply 349 | November 26, 2024 11:09 PM |
Great final, and Georgie’s cake was gorgeous. Dylan really fell apart, though.
by Anonymous | reply 350 | November 26, 2024 11:53 PM |
Apparently R348 propositioned Dylan and was soundly rejected.
by Anonymous | reply 351 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 352 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 353 | November 27, 2024 7:41 PM |
Pru called him a baby!
by Anonymous | reply 354 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 355 | November 27, 2024 8:03 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 Anonymous | reply 357 | November 28, 2024 1:47 AM |
Actually, none of them were exceptional in this. Georgie just failed less than the others.
by Anonymous | reply 358 | November 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 Anonymous | reply 359 | November 28, 2024 2:48 AM |
Dylan wants to do something related to food--he'll still emerge as the star of the season. A bit like James in the season won by John Whaite. Georgie has no charisma. The final episode bakes were a funny collection of things---scones which are, very basic and the showstoppers which all looked ridiculous.
by Anonymous | reply 360 | November 28, 2024 12:43 PM |
Christiaan grew on me, and I admire his more daring, and let’s be honest, ‘un-British’ flavour combinations. His use of liquorice which is more common in his native Netherlands did him in. They awarded the winner based upon the most conventionally possible flavour profile found in pre-packaged, ready-made cakes in every UK grocery.
Also, in their little epilogue, they showed Dylan having been hired by a Michelin-starred restaurant prior to the show airing. He wasn’t obviously as much as an amateur and hobbyist baker as edited to be. No one in a restaurant like that gets hired off the street without some kind of credentials. They wanted him to win because he had the most ‘star-power’, but he crumbled at the end.
by Anonymous | reply 361 | November 28, 2024 1:53 PM |
Poor Christiaan... always the bridesmaid, never the bride! I did appreciate the way he stayed calm and collected all along - though perhaps it's easier not to crumble under pressure when you know you're the underdog.
by Anonymous | reply 362 | November 28, 2024 2:50 PM |
R361: He pivoted from an academic program in engineering to wanting something related to cooking and said on the show that he wanted to be a chef. His ambition obviously was there. This probably was the weakest finish of any season.
Licorice in baked goods=nauseating.
by Anonymous | reply 363 | November 28, 2024 2:51 PM |
he gets that ginger, tight foreskin, purple penis every night.
you know it's like tim tales.
by Anonymous | reply 364 | November 28, 2024 3:58 PM |
When and if there is an All-Star season, Dylan will be a part of it before Georgie will.
by Anonymous | reply 365 | November 28, 2024 4:02 PM |
Sad to see it end. BTW, Dylan looks great in the Extra Slice show, and really loosens up.
by Anonymous | reply 367 | November 29, 2024 7:37 AM |
Georgie deserved her win. Dylan imploded and Christiaan shot himself in the foot with his out-there flavours. I did find Georgie’s constant moaning grating - is that a Welsh thing?
by Anonymous | reply 368 | November 29, 2024 9:29 AM |
I think it's more generational. She also complains of ADHD. Her Welshness seemed pretty nominal---past Taffys on the show have made more in the way of traditional Welsh baking like Bara Brith. I'm guessing that her husband is Italian.
by Anonymous | reply 369 | November 29, 2024 1:29 PM |
[quote]I did find Georgie’s constant moaning grating - is that a Welsh thing
It's more a female thing.
by Anonymous | reply 370 | November 29, 2024 2:59 PM |
[quote]I'm guessing that her husband is Italian.
Don't know about her husbandd, but Georgie herself is Italian. Did you notice that her father's name was Antonio?
by Anonymous | reply 371 | November 29, 2024 3:49 PM |
Christian’s ginger boyfriend, Nick, is hot as fuck
by Anonymous | reply 372 | November 29, 2024 7:27 PM |
It was clear from their interview that Christiaan is the bottom.
by Anonymous | reply 373 | November 29, 2024 8:33 PM |
Absolutely no one thought different r373
by Anonymous | reply 374 | November 29, 2024 8:35 PM |
Seriously, we did not need to meet Christiaan's boyfriend to know Christiaan is a big ole bottom. The guy proudly is a flaming queen through and through.
by Anonymous | reply 375 | November 29, 2024 9:29 PM |
I really thought Dylan would win, but man did he choke at the finish line.
by Anonymous | reply 376 | November 30, 2024 3:45 AM |
Why is passion fruit so popular on this show? Does anyone use it in your baking?
by Anonymous | reply 377 | November 30, 2024 4:45 AM |
Passion fruit is very en vogue at the moment. I'm neutral toward it, personally, but it shows up in many cooking shows beyond just Bake Off.
by Anonymous | reply 378 | November 30, 2024 5:14 AM |
Passionfruit is fucking delicious
I scored a 1 liter passionfruit juice box in the bargain section of my supermarket two weeks. I said what the hell…it’s only $2.44. That juice was delicious and I want more.
by Anonymous | reply 379 | November 30, 2024 5:19 AM |
[quote]Great British Bake Off fans have shared their delight after learning that finalist Dylan Bachelet has landed his dream job. While he missed out on the crown, it was revealed at the end of Tuesday's (November 26) finale that Dylan has started working at a Michelin-starred restaurant since the season finished filming. It has now been confirmed that he is at The Five Fields in London, the restaurant sharing the news on Instagram ahead of the finale.
by Anonymous | reply 380 | November 30, 2024 7:49 AM |
Watching Dylan on An Extra Slice I realise he has a small mouth and his lips hardly move. Weird. (I haven't watched the series).
by Anonymous | reply 381 | November 30, 2024 9:38 AM |
Dylan seems a little tender for kitchen work.
by Anonymous | reply 382 | November 30, 2024 1:56 PM |
I'm just glad Christy Ann lost.
by Anonymous | reply 383 | November 30, 2024 3:18 PM |
r366 That's the ugliest TV presenter I've ever seen. The tragic hair and clown glasses make her even harder to look at. She is like a female elder Noel. And that creepy man his stupid oversized collar was a terrible host on Junior Bake Off.
by Anonymous | reply 384 | November 30, 2024 3:23 PM |
Don't be hating on Jo and Tom, motherfucker.
by Anonymous | reply 385 | November 30, 2024 4:43 PM |
Jo has the perfect delivery for such a show. In the US, it would have been a blonde bimbo whose only got the job because she had big tits.
by Anonymous | reply 386 | November 30, 2024 4:44 PM |
[quote]Don't be hating on Jo and Tom, motherfucker.
I think the "creepy guy" he's referring to is Harry Hill, not Tom Allen. He was on "Extra Slice" this week.
by Anonymous | reply 387 | November 30, 2024 4:47 PM |
hill is creepy and tries too much.
by Anonymous | reply 388 | November 30, 2024 6:03 PM |
Sorry, gays...Dylan says he will not be starting an Onlyfans account.
by Anonymous | reply 389 | November 30, 2024 6:25 PM |
What’s odd is that Dylan looks amazing in motion, but doesn’t take a good photo.
by Anonymous | reply 390 | November 30, 2024 7:20 PM |
what was that fucking outfit on es?
by Anonymous | reply 391 | November 30, 2024 7:47 PM |
Dylan very gracious in his remark about Prue.
by Anonymous | reply 392 | November 30, 2024 8:33 PM |
That article at R392 said Dylan was the youngest this year but wasn't vocal fry chick younger than him?
by Anonymous | reply 393 | November 30, 2024 11:25 PM |
Dylan is beautiful when not smiling, but looks like a goober when he smiles.
That said, I certainly wouldn’t kick him off my dick.
by Anonymous | reply 394 | December 1, 2024 4:53 AM |
Watching the Extra Slice final episode, it was apparent that all of the bakers enjoyed being there except Sumayah, who sat with her arms folded and blank expression throughout.
by Anonymous | reply 395 | December 1, 2024 5:38 PM |
Someone please let us know when the Holiday episodes appear, pleaseandthankyou! (My dream is that they get the cast of Slow Horses to bake.)
by Anonymous | reply 396 | December 2, 2024 7:25 PM |
12/9
by Anonymous | reply 397 | December 2, 2024 9:07 PM |
Paul and Prue pick the best American snack.
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