{"id":2359940,"date":"2026-04-05T21:57:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T21:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2359940"},"modified":"2026-04-05T21:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T21:57:02","slug":"celebrity-bake-off-viewers-fume-ive-given-up-over-major-broadcast-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/celebrity-bake-off-viewers-fume-ive-given-up-over-major-broadcast-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Bake Off viewers fume &#8216;I&#8217;ve given up&#8217; over major broadcast issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e792fe\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer viewers complained about technical problems.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10902993\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden on Bake Off\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214211.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214211.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214211.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902993.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214211.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Viewers fumed the tech issues made the episode &quot;unwatchable&quot; \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Viewers fumed the tech issues made the episode &#8220;unwatchable&#8221; (Image: Channel 4)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Viewers of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/the-great-british-bake-off\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The Great Celebrity Bake Off<\/a>: Stand Up To Cancer have expressed their frustration after technical difficulties rendered an episode &#8220;unwatchable&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The beloved <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Channel 4Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/channel-4\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Channel 4<\/a> programme made its return this evening, featuring Alex Brooker, Ambika Mod, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Vicky Pattison and Sam Thompson in the famous tent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The celebrity contestants endeavoured to wow judges<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/channel-4s-celebrity-bake-welcomes-10880364\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\"> Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden<\/a>, alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, by tackling choux pastry creations and steamed puddings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Unfortunately, the broadcast didn&#8217;t go down well with audiences, particularly those tuning in via Sky, who reported being unable to watch properly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">One frustrated viewer posted on X: &#8220;Anyone else getting a stuttering broadcast and the occasional pixel madness of a 80s top of the pops episode ??&#8221;, reports <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/bake-viewers-give-up-minutes-10902981\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Gloucestershire Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10902992\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10902992\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bake Off judges and hosts\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902992.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-10251.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902992.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-10251.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902992.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-10251.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902992.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-10251.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Bake Off viewers fumed they were 'giving up' on the episode\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Bake Off viewers fumed they were &#8216;giving up&#8217; on the episode(Image: Channel 4)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_e792fe\">READ MORE: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10902694\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/sunday-brunch-apology-tim-lovejoy-10902694\" tabindex=\"0\">Sunday Brunch&#8217;s Tim Lovejoy leaves guests confused with awkward apology<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_e792fe\">READ MORE: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10902592\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/news\/celebs-tv\/bbc-breakfast-host-distracted-guests-10902592\" tabindex=\"0\">BBC Breakfast host distracted by guest&#8217;s signs in background during segment<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They subsequently updated: &#8220;It&#8217;s getting worse&#8230;. Pauses as well now. Shame.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another person responded: &#8220;Yeah, I&#8217;ve given up watching it,&#8221; prompting the initial poster to reply: &#8220;I am so close to that point&#8230; it&#8217;s quite unwatchable.&#8221; They continued: &#8220;Most off-putting I say.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A different viewer remarked: &#8220;I&#8217;ve stopped and started it again, thinking it might have been weather-related, so I&#8217;m glad it&#8217;s not just me!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10902991\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10902991\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding on Bake Off\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902991.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214131.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902991.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214131.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902991.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214131.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902991.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-214131.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Some viewers suffered technical difficulties\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Some viewers suffered technical difficulties(Image: Channel 4)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a separate message, another exasperated fan wrote: &#8220;@Channel4 sort it out! It&#8217;s becoming unwatchable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They followed up with: &#8220;#GBBO its getting worse&#8230;. Reboot yourself during the adverts!!!&#8221; Meanwhile, another viewer posted on X: &#8220;Does anyone else have signal issues while watching Bake Off this evening? We&#8217;ve had several shaky screeners tonight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A further comment read: &#8220;What&#8217;s going on @Channel4, how can we watch #Bakeoff with it breaking up all the time?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bristol Live has contacted Sky for a response.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-10902990\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"10902990\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rose Ayling-Ellis\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902990.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-213158.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902990.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-213158.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902990.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-213158.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.bristolpost.co.uk\/article10902990.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Screenshot-2026-04-05-213158.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/div>\n<p aria-label=\"Rose Ayling-Ellis was crowned winner\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Rose Ayling-Ellis was crowned winner(Image: Channel 4)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">During the episode, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Strictly Come DancingLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bristolpost.co.uk\/all-about\/strictly-come-dancing\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a> star Rose claimed victory, while Vicky impressed audiences with her I&#8217;m A Celebrity-inspired creation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans had already expressed their enthusiasm for the programme beforehand, with one posting: &#8220;So excited for this!!!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;EEEk!!&#8221; another exclaimed, while a third declared: &#8220;SO excited!!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The Great British Bake Off is available to watch on Channel 4.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.bristolpost.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer viewers complained about technical problems. 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