While Paul Hollywood signs a new three-series deal.

<p>The future of The Great British Bake Off, as we know it at least, with Mary Berry, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/paul-hollywood">Paul Hollywood</a>, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/great-british-bake-off-funniest-moments">Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc</a> at the helm, has been in flux since <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/mel-and-sue-confirm-they-wont-be-following-great-british-bake-off-to-channel-4">Love Productions decided to move the show</a> from BBC One last week.</p><p>After a dispute over fees, the production company revealed it would be uprooting the baking show from its home of seven years, and jumping over to Channel 4.</p><p>Cue the <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/mel-and-sue-confirm-they-wont-be-following-great-british-bake-off-to-channel-4">speedy resignation of Mel and Sue</a>, who confirmed in a joint statement that they would not be ‘going with the dough&rsquo;, and a nationwide panic over what judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood would decide to do.</p><p>It&rsquo;s been a long wait folks, but now we finally have an answer from both.</p><p>While Mary&rsquo;s husband hinted last week that the famous cook would be unlikely to sign a deal with Channel 4, it was anybody&rsquo;s guess as to whether the she would be going with the Bake Off or not.</p><p>In a statement today, however, Mary has made her feelings very clear.</p><p>‘What a privilege and honour it has been to be part of seven years of magic in a tent - The Great British Bake Off. The Bake Off family - Paul, Mel and Sue have given me so much joy and laughter,&rsquo; she says.</p><p>‘My decision to stay with the BBC is out of loyalty to them, as they have nurtured me, and the show, that was a unique and brilliant format from day one. I am just sad for the audience who may not be ready for change, I hope they understand my decision.&rsquo;</p><p>‘I wish the programme, crew and future bakers every possible success and I am so very sad not to be a part of it.&rsquo;</p><p>‘Farewell to soggy bottoms.&rsquo;</p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//giphy.com/embed/l46CetYQl8Xf785bO" width="480"></iframe><p><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/pbs-great-british-baking-show-bake-off-bake-off-l46CetYQl8Xf785bO">via GIPHY</a></p><p>Naturally, fans have reacted to the news with mixed emotions. While most respect Mary&rsquo;s decision to stay with the BBC, others are now questioning whether the Bake Off will ever be the same without the much adored judge.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I can't deal with Mary Berry leaving <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBBO?src=hash">#GBBO</a> - Love productions has basically done this to the programme <a href="https://t.co/Z5RS5PO0Nj">pic.twitter.com/Z5RS5PO0Nj</a></p>— Michael Pearson (@MPJourno) <a href="https://twitter.com/MPJourno/status/778889795988783104">September 22, 2016</a></blockquote><p> </p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mary Berry quits Bake-Off ... clang went the wheels as they all fell off ����</p>— Phillip Schofield (@Schofe) <a href="https://twitter.com/Schofe/status/778884834458529792">September 22, 2016</a></blockquote><p> </p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First no cherries on the bakewell, then Val and now Mary Berry's quit. My heart can't take it <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBBO?src=hash">#GBBO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaryBerry?src=hash">#MaryBerry</a></p>— Bex Silvestri (@BexSilvestri) <a href="https://twitter.com/BexSilvestri/status/778897941759164416">September 22, 2016</a></blockquote><p> </p><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">GBBO without Mary Berry is like Victoria Sponge without jam...<br><br>'Farewell to Soggy Bottoms' <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBBO?src=hash">#GBBO</a></p>— Sarah (@Sarah_GRP) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sarah_GRP/status/778897919990784005">September 22, 2016</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>At the other end of the tent however, Paul Hollywood has today confirmed that he&rsquo;ll be staying with the Bake Off for the next three series.</p><p>Rejoice!</p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//giphy.com/embed/3o7TKzGVPBeboDpXUs" width="480"></iframe><p><a href="https://giphy.com/gifs/pbs-great-british-baking-show-bake-off-bake-off-3o7TKzGVPBeboDpXUs">via GIPHY</a></p><p>In a statement, the Master Baker says: ‘Since I was a kid, baking has been part of my life. The seven series inside the tent have created some great memories. Best of all, I have felt so pleased to experience other people getting the baking bug, just as I did when my dad helped me make my first loaf.&rsquo;</p><p>‘The Great British Bake Off has brought baking to the nation and we&rsquo;ve seen people from all walks of life and backgrounds, experience the highs and lows of competition, and more importantly helping each other.&rsquo;</p><p>‘It&rsquo;s been a huge part of my life in the past few years and I just couldn&rsquo;t turn my back on all that &ndash; the bakers themselves, the bakes, the team that makes it, and of course the tent, the bunting, and who could forget… the squirrels.&rsquo;</p><p>‘So I am delighted that I will be continuing as a judge when Bake Off moves to Channel 4. I want to thank the BBC and Mel and Sue for making my time in the tent great fun and really rewarding.&rsquo;</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Morning all, This is why I love my job.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gbbo?src=hash">#gbbo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/loveit?src=hash">#loveit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mademesmile?src=hash">#mademesmile</a> <a href="https://t.co/09sitgau9l">pic.twitter.com/09sitgau9l</a></p>— Paul Hollywood (@PaulHollywood) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulHollywood/status/774137647455285248">September 9, 2016</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Well, what a dramatic Bake Off week it&rsquo;s been!</p><p><em><strong>Love baking? Stock up on everything you need to join in the baking fun at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/listing/New_IM_ListingPage_Top_promo_1/New_IM_ListingPage_Middle_promo_1/New_IM_ListingPage_Bottom_promo_1/1215513327547/New_IM_ListingPage_ProductModule_promo_1/CAMP_150903_Aisle-Nav_BakeShop?cmpid=otc-good-_-ghs-_-mel-and-sue-confirm-they-wont-be-following-great-british-bake-off-to-channel-4-_-things-to-do-_-section">Asda.com</a>.</strong></em></p>

Mary Berry Confirms She’s Leaving Great British Bake Off

By Asda Good Living,22nd September 2016

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