Sandy Docherty on Channel 4's Celebrity Great British Bake-Off

THE Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer continued with another celebrity-packed line-up.

The bakers had to tackle making biscuits, raspberry doughnuts and a novelty cake on what they did before they were famous for their three challenges.

The contestants braving the tent last night were comedian Ed Gamble, DJ Annie Mac, musician Elliot Gleave, also known as Example, and usual Bake Off presenter, Matt Lucas, who stepped in as a replacement contestant.

Sandy Docherty, right, gives her verdict on this week's Bake Off contestants

Here is Sandy Docherty’s verdict of week three’s episode, as she continues her weekly Telegraph & Argus column which will be online each Wednesday morning while the series is on.

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 good fun. It was lovely to see Matt Lucas on the other side when he stepped in.

“It was lovely to see Matt so serious. He was quite talented really.

Thanks so much for joining us on The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off! Well done to @AnnieMacManus, @realmattlucas, @EdGambleComedy and Star Baker @Example for giving it their all - and a huge hug to anyone who has been able to donate to such a great cause. ❤️ #GBBO pic.twitter.com/4akYthUtic

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“Last night’s bakers were serious but the show was full of innuendo and niceness. However, there was not as much “However, there was not so much slapstick and more concentration in the room.

“It was more intense and they had pride when they got good comments.

“They were really up for that beauty of baking and how it can boost your self-esteem.

“It was really emotional last night, people having a nice time as novice bakers. It is alright to have a go and it is alright to get it wrong.

After a last minute drop out, we urgently needed someone to fill their choux so the dough could go on. Step forward emergency baker @realmattlucas! 👏👏👏 #GBBO pic.twitter.com/9iawHRctfA

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“It is also something good to do to raise money for a very worthy cause.

“The challenges were very good. They started things off with a biscuit. It helped to put them at ease.

“The technical challenge was tough with them making dough and making jam.

There’s something mesmerising about watching @PaulHollywood watching bakers. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/K7JH56NYL0

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“The showstopper was sweet. Nobody turned out a bad cake.

“Elliot was a worthy winner as star baker, although it was a close shave. They could have all got it. They were all up for it. He was a little bit surprised to win but really chuffed to get it.”