The news that Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig have been signed up as The Great British Bake Off’s hosts has been trending on Twitter.
Fans of the baking contest, which had its final run on the BBC in 2016, were unsure about the new line-up of stars at Channel 4, which also includes Prue Leith as Paul Hollywood’s partner in judging the bakers’ efforts.
Won't be watching the new bake off on C4. Judges fine, but presenters...disappointing. Guess the target audience is slightly different!
— Emma T (@ETusty) March 16, 2017
Sandi Toskvig, Noel Fielding, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood?! So random, I'll have to watch at least once #GBBO #C4 #bakeoff
— Caroline Allan (@cfcallaghan) March 16, 2017
Comedian Noel was the most talked about signing for the new series, splitting opinion among the programme’s loyal viewers.
Noel Fielding on Bake Off?! Brave move from Channel 4. Hopefully they'll give him the freedom to be himself as he could be brilliant #GBBO
— NatNat (@nats626) March 16, 2017
I was so adamant I wasn't going to watch the new bake off but noel fielding is hosting so I'm going to HAVE to goddam
— E ☯️ (@estherfindlay) March 16, 2017
But others were not so convinced it was a good idea.
Not sure I like the new line up for Great British Bake Off
— Steph (@cameroncams1) March 16, 2017
