The 'Great British Bake Off' returned to screens last night to see four celebrities take on the infamous cookery challenge in a tent. And one baker undeniably stole the limelight.
The charity version of 'The Great British Bake Off' kicked off another series last night, and what an opener it was. The Stand Up To Cancer charity show saw four celebrities enter the dreaded tent, each seemingly unknown for their baking abilities. The series premiere saw episode saw 'Love Island' star Ovie Soko, and comedians Jenny Eclair and Russell Howard settle their dispute on who is the best baker of the bunch. But it was the final contestant who overtook the competition however, so much so that we feel like changing the name to Louis Theroux's 'Bake Off'.
Louis Theroux was the star of last night's show, and his pizza-inspired cookie bake was a showstopper in itself. His handiwork even got a handshake from Paul "eyes of an arctic fox" Hollywood - followed by an unamused Pru Leith, and a very amused Noel Fielding. In fact, there were handshakes all-round.
You have to hand it to our bakers. Paul Hollywood certainly did! #GBBO pic.twitter.com/qx051L4xjL
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) March 10, 2020
Here's a look back at Louis Theroux's 'Bake Off' in case you missed it.
We sent @LouisTheroux on a mission to explore the dark side of Bake Off. Here are his findings... #GBBO pic.twitter.com/orLB4tYt2x
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) March 10, 2020
He even managed to psych out his competitors by thrusting at them in the tent.
Louis Theroux’s intimidation tactics on Bake Off are quite something. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/6KDq3LyItu
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) March 10, 2020
Viewers of Louis Theroux's 'Bake Off' takeover were loving it.
Me whenever Louis Theroux does anything on bake off #gbbo pic.twitter.com/BTKeTu5oZo
— Verity Stevenson (@veritystevie) March 10, 2020
Joe sugg, Russell howard, Scarlett Moffat, ovie soko, Louis Theroux??? ALL ON CELEB BAKE OFF??? listen UK we may be dying fast w corona but at least our TV can't be beaten
— livv (@httmedicine) March 10, 2020
oh to be louis theroux humping in the bake off tent ? https://t.co/8ZfWpe1MNl
— kt (@bbeachyhead) March 10, 2020
Find someone who looks at you the way Louis Theroux looks at pastry #GBBO pic.twitter.com/yUjnJt9R0l
— Dean Rowlinson (@Superbeans89) March 10, 2020
Louis Theroux & Ovie Soko together in the same Bake Off tent is just sheer perfection ? #GBBO pic.twitter.com/FmTsOJQbab
— Megan Taylor (@megan_taylor_) March 10, 2020
Was feeling a bit down today but then I remembered I get to watch Louis Theroux and Russel Howard on bake off tonight xxxx
— ????? (@4mberWright) March 10, 2020
Louis Theroux on Bake Off? Best thing I’ve ever seen? Yes and Yes
— Rebecca Breene (@rebeccabreene) March 11, 2020
Louis Theroux to the judges#gbbo pic.twitter.com/ZYd8Qb7SyR
— Verity Stevenson (@veritystevie) March 10, 2020
me 30 seconds in to #GBBO seeing louis pic.twitter.com/w83zJ1iu3X
— ????????? (@c_harliekw) March 10, 2020
15 minutes into bake off and chill and he gives you this look #gbbo pic.twitter.com/NmHim0OSss
— ????????? (@c_harliekw) March 10, 2020
In the end, however, it was Jenny Eclair who was crowned the victor of the episode and she was awarded as star baker. With a name like that, we're not very surprised.
Next week's episode looks like another must-watch affair, as James Buckley from 'The Inbetweeners', Patsy Palmer from 'Eastenders', Scarlett Moffatt from 'Gogglebox' fame, and the legendary Richard Dreyfuss from 'Jaws' take on the 'Bake Off' tent.
Hitting the tent next Tuesday for The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off - @James_Buckley, @patsypalmerx, @RichardDreyfuss and @ScarlettMoffatt! #GBBO pic.twitter.com/f6TkotSB7S
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) March 10, 2020