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nanila posting in multibeautiful Aug. 17th, 2015 09:10 am)So for those of you who aren’t aware, the new series of the Great British Bake Off started a couple of weeks ago.
Bake Off has become a cultural phenomenon. It’s based on an unbelievably tired premise - the twelve contestants are eliminated one by one on a weekly basis until three are left - and so gently twee it could open its own independent boutique in Muswell Hill. It’s judged by a man with orange skin (Paul Hollywood) and a woman who ranks up there with Helen Mirren and the Queen in redefining “spectacularly well-preserved” (Mary Berry, now in her eighties). It’s presented by pair of comedians (Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc). Sue is one of the most high-profile women in the media and along with (inter)national treasure Sandi Toksvig, is a lesbian.
The viewing figures for Bake Off have gone from 2.8 million in 2010 to 10.1 million in 2015. That’s a sixth of the UK’s population.
It is also quietly promoting diversity on television in the UK. Amongst the twelve contestants this year, “only” eight are white. The four non-white contestants are:
Nadiya
Engaging, endearing and with the best facial expressions whilst being judged. She’s SO CUTE.
Alvin
Listening to him reminds me of every one of my Pilipino uncles. So much love.
Dorret
The camera loves her, and so do we.
Tamal
He’s probably the quietest of the four, but WOW can he bake. And decorate. And exude serenity.
Heading in to the third week, all four of these contestants are still in the game. I rank Tamal’s chances the highest of being in the final three. Who’s your favourite?
More about the contestants, with pictures. Link goes to The Guardian article from which these images were taken.
Bake Off has become a cultural phenomenon. It’s based on an unbelievably tired premise - the twelve contestants are eliminated one by one on a weekly basis until three are left - and so gently twee it could open its own independent boutique in Muswell Hill. It’s judged by a man with orange skin (Paul Hollywood) and a woman who ranks up there with Helen Mirren and the Queen in redefining “spectacularly well-preserved” (Mary Berry, now in her eighties). It’s presented by pair of comedians (Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc). Sue is one of the most high-profile women in the media and along with (inter)national treasure Sandi Toksvig, is a lesbian.
The viewing figures for Bake Off have gone from 2.8 million in 2010 to 10.1 million in 2015. That’s a sixth of the UK’s population.
It is also quietly promoting diversity on television in the UK. Amongst the twelve contestants this year, “only” eight are white. The four non-white contestants are:
Nadiya
Engaging, endearing and with the best facial expressions whilst being judged. She’s SO CUTE.
Alvin
Listening to him reminds me of every one of my Pilipino uncles. So much love.
Dorret
The camera loves her, and so do we.
Tamal
He’s probably the quietest of the four, but WOW can he bake. And decorate. And exude serenity.
Heading in to the third week, all four of these contestants are still in the game. I rank Tamal’s chances the highest of being in the final three. Who’s your favourite?
More about the contestants, with pictures. Link goes to The Guardian article from which these images were taken.
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Yes yes, I'd forgotten how well she bounced back from the tragically undecorated bowl. <3333333
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I love Dorret, too, but I'm worried for her. I hope she has an awesome run this week.
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Yes, Dorret has had some bad moments as well as some shining ones as well. Was so pleased to see her win that technical challenge! Fingers crossed for a shining performance on Wednesday eve.
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Two more days til Wednesday and MOAR FANTASTIC NADIYA FACES. :D