Being a longtime fan of GBBS I had high hopes, especially since series 5 home baker Liam is a cohost, but it didn't live up to the original.
The judges are kind of snarky and the contestants, who are supposed to be professionals, don't even live up to the standards of the home bakers on the original show. They have two people, working in commercial kitchens and the creations they produce aren't as beautifully done as I would expect. It definitely gives me more respect for the home bakers on GBBS who work in a tent with a small work area, no blast chillers, huge commercial ovens, or professional tools and turn out the most beautiful creations all on their own.
This show is okay as something to watch when there's nothing else on and you're craving some British baking, but not much else.
The judges are kind of snarky and the contestants, who are supposed to be professionals, don't even live up to the standards of the home bakers on the original show. They have two people, working in commercial kitchens and the creations they produce aren't as beautifully done as I would expect. It definitely gives me more respect for the home bakers on GBBS who work in a tent with a small work area, no blast chillers, huge commercial ovens, or professional tools and turn out the most beautiful creations all on their own.
This show is okay as something to watch when there's nothing else on and you're craving some British baking, but not much else.