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THE Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer kicked off with an all-star line-up.
The bakers had to tackle animal biscuits, madeleines and a 3D choux bun showstopper featuring their hidden talents for their three challenges.
The contestants braving the tent last night were comedian Alex Horne, TV presenter Emma Willis, actor Blake Harrisons and Radio One DJ Clara Amfo.
Here is Sandy Docherty’s verdict of week one’s episode, as she continues her weekly Telegraph & Argus column which will be online each Wednesday morning while the series is on.
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Sandy took part in the 2015 series and is the child protection and welfare officer at Titus Salt School in Baildon.
She said: “It was a really enjoyable watch.
“The bakes were something that you wanted to have a go at.
“She pulled it off, Emma did. She won by a country mile.
“Blake was hot on her heels. He probably made the best strides.
“Blake, for a newcomer, did really, really well.
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“The comedy value last night was Alex. Some of the things he said and did were very funny and witty.
“His Showstopper was completely ridiculous.
“The show always talks about the serious message and that it what the show is all about.
“I lost interest in Clara a bit. She just seemed to just through the towel in in really. You have just got to present what you have got really.
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“I was a bit disappointed and feel that she did not grasp the concept of what it’s about. Raising money for a serious cause.
“It was a good start and an interesting start.
“There were some lovely bakes and Paul and Prue are lovely together. Paul is up for the fun. He gets it.
“The bakers were up for a bit of fun.”
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