Great British Bake Off viewers have questioned whether this year’s line-up was chosen for personality as much as baking ability, following a string of underwhelming challenges
A disastrous flatbread technical was followed by split cream, dense puddings and several creations that left the judges unimpressed
Paul Hollywood delivered particularly stern assessments, while Nigella Lawson brought some humour to the judging
Fans were also delighted when a contestant used Mary Berry’s sticky toffee pudding recipe, joking that Paul appeared less than thrilled
Others defended the return to relatable home baking, arguing the show had previously become too polished.