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Old 22-09-2016, 16:50
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I don't understand the comparison between Ruby and Candice at all other than that they are attractive women who cry and are decent (if erratic) bakers. Ruby spent most of her time muttering into her chin, speaking from underneath her eyelashes and talking pretentious waffle. Candice is much more direct and aggressive. I absolutely cannot imagine Ruby under any circumstances smirking to Mel and asking her to grab her jugs or Candice producing a great big waffling twaddly tweetstream comparing Paul Hollywood to Moby Dick.
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:18
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So, all channel 4 have bought themselves is Paul Hollywood and a large tent, hmmm !!! good luck with that.
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:18
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I don't understand the comparison between Ruby and Candice at all other than that they are attractive women who cry and are decent (if erratic) bakers. Ruby spent most of her time muttering into her chin, speaking from underneath her eyelashes and talking pretentious waffle. Candice is much more direct and aggressive. I absolutely cannot imagine Ruby under any circumstances smirking to Mel and asking her to grab her jugs or Candice producing a great big waffling twaddly tweetstream comparing Paul Hollywood to Moby Dick.
Hahah 100% this. I did wonder what she was going on about! I have to say I didn't mind Ruby as much as some did in these here parts and I don't mind Candice at all. That being said, I really didn't warm to Val but people here and on Twitter adored her! So takes all sorts!
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:35
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I think the Ch4 producers are probably breathing a huge sigh of relief that Paul did agree to come over... It is continuity of sorts but agree he needs a very strong person to balance him and not sure how they can replace Mel and Sue. I would be even be tempted to say don't even attempt to replicate them, that would probably fall flat on its face.
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:45
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Paul will need a strong character (fellow judge) to balance with him. By strong I don't necessarily mean loud because Mary is a strong character in a "less is more" kind of way. I don't blame Paul for following the franchise as he is probably the one who needs it most. The new host(s) need to be able to peg Paul down too not simper and fawn.
I think that is a near impossible task - not for the personality type, but the fact that when the show started Paul was the 'junior' judge and, despite his strong opinions, the balance of power swayed towards Mary as the 'final say'. There is now a more equal balance, but the impression has always been that Mary is the senior partner in the duo and the head judge, not least because of her age.

Now though, he's the sole survivor from the original franchise, and will inevitably be treated as the head judge (it's probably in the contract!). I can't see them employing anyone other than a younger female to balance the judging - 2 male judges is totally the wrong choice for GBBO (it becomes far too Masterchef at that point). So there'll be a new junior partner, and even with a big personality, the balance is utterly changed. They may strike gold with a new judge, but it's highly unlikely - the mix of judges and presenters right now is a bit like catching lightning in a bottle, it's not going to happen twice.
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:49
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Well done to Mary not going with the money unlike Paul. Really cannot see it being a success with 3 of the 4 now gone. Paul is my least favourite too
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:57
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Love productions are panicking getting messages out,

Who actually would believe this tripe?

Bake Off makers insist the show will have the "same recipe" even though it's just Paul Hollywood left in a tent

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/great-b...eft-in-a-tent/

" same recipe " but a changed and bad home, can make terrible food.
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Old 22-09-2016, 17:58
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I think the Ch4 producers are probably breathing a huge sigh of relief that Paul did agree to come over... It is continuity of sorts but agree he needs a very strong person to balance him and not sure how they can replace Mel and Sue. I would be even be tempted to say don't even attempt to replicate them, that would probably fall flat on its face.
At which point it ceases to be the same show that Jay Hunt promised last week. But I agree, a replication of the style & innuendos will invoke comparisons with the original Bake Off, and I would guess that those comparisons will be less than favourable (just as they did when Chris Evans used what many accepted were Jeremy Clarkson phrases & openings - "Tonight ....... Matt looks miserable, someone whose name I forget bangs something, and I jump about a bit").
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:04
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I think the Ch4 producers are probably breathing a huge sigh of relief that Paul did agree to come over... It is continuity of sorts but agree he needs a very strong person to balance him and not sure how they can replace Mel and Sue. I would be even be tempted to say don't even attempt to replicate them, that would probably fall flat on its face.
Guessing the co judge would more likely be female and would probably best suit an Angela Hartnett or Rosemary Shrager type. In a lot of ways Lorraine Pascal would be ideal but does she have the strength of personality to be a good foil to Paul or would it be a flirt fest (from him)?

Agree new hosts would be a harder find as they would need empathy and humour. Empathy to calm and cheer a panicking contestant. Nadiya could fit that remit (not enough experience yet to be a judge imho) but who would she work with? Especially in the earlier rounds where there are more contestants you'd need a couple of hosts to get round them all, unless there are fewer contestants of course.
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:11
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Guessing the co judge would more likely be female and would probably best suit an Angela Hartnett or Rosemary Shrager type. In a lot of ways Lorraine Pascal would be ideal but does she have the strength of personality to be a good foil to Paul or would it be a flirt fest (from him)?

Agree new hosts would be a harder find as they would need empathy and humour. Empathy to calm and cheer a panicking contestant. Nadiya could fit that remit (not enough experience yet to be a judge imho) but who would she work with? Especially in the earlier rounds where there are more contestants you'd need a couple of hosts to get round them all, unless there are fewer contestants of course.
Good judges suggestions...
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:13
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Is anyone even remotely surprised that Hollywood wagged his tail where the money was being waved around.

He always stuck me as a glorified oompa loompa anyway.
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:14
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Guessing the co judge would more likely be female and would probably best suit an Angela Hartnett or Rosemary Shrager type. In a lot of ways Lorraine Pascal would be ideal but does she have the strength of personality to be a good foil to Paul or would it be a flirt fest (from him)?

Agree new hosts would be a harder find as they would need empathy and humour. Empathy to calm and cheer a panicking contestant. Nadiya could fit that remit (not enough experience yet to be a judge imho) but who would she work with? Especially in the earlier rounds where there are more contestants you'd need a couple of hosts to get round them all, unless there are fewer contestants of course.
I think Angela and Rosemary are a bit too strict, you need someone professional but with humour and kindness too. I think they should stick to a mature lady who has a kindly edge and knows cake really well as Paul is the bread man. Jane Asher springs to mind as she has also been an actress in her time so would be good with the cameras,she also recently closed her cake business but said she would like baking to still be part of her life, so a good choice and at 70 the right age to keep Paul in check haha.
As for the floating presenters, who knows but I can see Nadiya and maybe a young bloke doing it as a complete change probably a presenter / comedian.
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:19
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Is anyone even remotely surprised that Hollywood wagged his tail where the money was being waved around.

He always stuck me as a glorified oompa loompa anyway.
Not in the least surprised and I don't blame him really. His fame is heavily linked to the franchise whereas Mel, Sue and Mary are and were strong outside of it.
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:20
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Not in the least surprised and I don't blame him really. His fame is heavily linked to the franchise whereas Mel, Sue and Mary are and were strong outside of it.
Yep...
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Old 22-09-2016, 18:34
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I know a lot of people love her on here but, I am not mad about Candice, there is something about her that I cannot put my finger on.
Could it be her jugs?
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Old 22-09-2016, 19:01
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Is anyone even remotely surprised that Hollywood wagged his tail where the money was being waved around.

He always stuck me as a glorified oompa loompa anyway.
He doesn't have fingers in too many pies, so to speak. If he keeps going there's a chance it will work and he does not have to try his luck from scratch. He does not have too many choices. As for Mary, if she doesn't work another day it won't make a difference to her, when one doesn't count the free time. Who knows, if GBBO stayed with BBC she would need persuading to stay anyway. The true heroes are Mel and Sue and even they probably already have other projects lining up.
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Old 22-09-2016, 19:23
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Don't think Ruby is a fan of Paul if her tweets are anything to by

ahhhhh a peacocking manchild lingering wherever the money is , I am shocked

this from a man who turned up to work revving a rental Lamborghini or was it a Ferrari I don't remember the air was thick w testosterone
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Old 22-09-2016, 19:25
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First of all, last night's episode:
Val was definitely the right choice to leave, though I think if she'd read all the recipe for the bakewell tart and made it as they wanted instead of rushing ahead with her own recipe she might have been ok. Candice deserved star baker but I still can't take to her (can't take to Selasi either for some reason). My favourites are Rav, Jane, Andrew and Tom.
It was funny (and sad) when Mel took a pile of the savouries and Mary called her on it.
And I now have a craving for Bakewell tart!

And the news:
I ]don't think it'll be Bake Off without Mary. Paul is fine, but imo he needs Mary, Mel and Sue to laugh off his grumpiness. The American version didn't work with him and no Mary, Mel or Sue so Chaneel 4 are going to need some good presenters and I can't really think who could replace Mary. I do think it was crazy of Channel 4 to pay so much for a format and a name without securing at the very least both Mary and Paul. Hopefully the BBC are planning a nice calm family friendly cooking show with Mary, Mel and Sue.
Very well said, agree 100%
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Old 22-09-2016, 19:47
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I think having Paul along is a mistake. It will just remind the audience of what is missing. They would have been better starting completely with a clean slate. Emma Kennedy, ex girlfriend of Sue Perkins has been saying on twitter today that Mary stuck up for Paul when the Beeb wanted to get rid of him after his affair. Makes his statement where he doesn't mention her, seem pretty shabby.
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Old 22-09-2016, 20:05
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Bake Off will be like one of those 70's/80's groups that only have one original member left. People go to see them and say "No, you're not".
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Old 22-09-2016, 20:18
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So Paul Hollywood works for a production company that sells its show to the BBC.
That production company gets a better offer and sells its show to Channel 4.
He continues to work for the same production company.
What's the big deal?

If anyone should be lambasted, it's the three that jumped ship.
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Old 22-09-2016, 20:19
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I'm in the minority here but I always preferred Paul to Mary anyway so I'm pleased that Paul is staying on. It's not like he has loads of spin-off BBC shows or anything so without Bake Off, there was no guarantee of other BBC work.

If my employer was acquired by someone else and it was a choice of leaving on moral high ground and potentially being out of a job or going with them for more money then I know what I'd do.
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Old 22-09-2016, 20:22
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I think the Ch4 producers are probably breathing a huge sigh of relief that Paul did agree to come over... It is continuity of sorts but agree he needs a very strong person to balance him and not sure how they can replace Mel and Sue. I would be even be tempted to say don't even attempt to replicate them, that would probably fall flat on its face.
How about Arnold Schwarzenegger...? ideal person to be strong and make the silly Hollywood feel very inadequate and concentrate on just baking..
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Old 22-09-2016, 20:25
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How about Arnold Schwarzenegger...? ideal person to be strong and make the silly Hollywood feel very inadequate
Heh!!!
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Old 22-09-2016, 20:31
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I think Angela and Rosemary are a bit too strict, you need someone professional but with humour and kindness too. I think they should stick to a mature lady who has a kindly edge and knows cake really well as Paul is the bread man. Jane Asher springs to mind as she has also been an actress in her time so would be good with the cameras,she also recently closed her cake business but said she would like baking to still be part of her life, so a good choice and at 70 the right age to keep Paul in check haha.
As for the floating presenters, who knows but I can see Nadiya and maybe a young bloke doing it as a complete change probably a presenter / comedian.
I think you need a degree of the formidable for this show exercised in the right places. Definitely need it to keep Paul in line and it doesn't hurt to have a touch to keep the contestants focussed. That said when I've seen Angela with amateur chefs and cooks on TV she has generally come over very supportive I thought and Rosemary generally bubbles with enthusiasm. I don't think either can be accused of lacking humour. I could see Jane in the role though. Mary is pretty formidable actually I think.

Re the hosts it is their job to counteract the scariness of the judges and be on the contestants' side. Nadiya +1 would be my choice too male or female but they'd need to be funny.
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