First, the BBC loses The Great British Bake Off to Channel 4, then presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins announce they won’t be moving with it, and now the news that his co-judge Mary Berry will also mark the end of her time on the show with the current series.
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“Bake Off has brought baking to the nation and we’ve seen people from all walks of life and backgrounds experience the highs and lows of competition and, more importantly, helping each other”.
“I am just sad for the audience who may not be ready for change, I hope they understand my decision”. On the heels of that news, longtime hosts made a decision to leave the show Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, causing mass pandemoneum among GBBO fans everywhere.
In a statement, Berry said: “What a privilege and honour it has been to be part of 7 years of magic in a tent – The Great British Bake Off“.
Charlotte Moore, director of BBC content, welcomed Ms Berry’s decision, which comes after days of speculation about whether she will move.
“Let there be no doubt: I have loved every minute of my time working with Mary”. He later tweeted to say how much he would miss Berry, saying: “I’m staying in the tent with the bakers where I belong”.
It’s been a rough few weeks for fans of The Great British Bake Off.
Jay Hunt, chief creative officer of Channel 4, said: “Paul really is the star baker – an exceptional talent with a twinkle in his eye”. Delightful hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc already announced their decision to bail; “We’re not going with the dough”, they said in a joint statement. His wit, warmth and wisdom are vital ingredients in ‘.Bake Off’s success. “So I am delighted I will be continuing as a judge when Bake Off moves to Channel 4”.
What do you make of all the Bake Off news?
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That means that of the main four hosts and judges, only Paul Hollywood remains. Who will replace Mary, Mel and Sue?
