Great British Bake Off fans were floored on the latest episode of the celebrity special series after judge Paul Hollywood shocked viewers with a crude joke
The 56-year-old baker was gathered around Olympic champion Mo Farah’s cooking station with fellow judge Prue Leith as he prepared for the first challenge of the competition.
As co-host Matt Lucas began making small talk with the trio, he introduced Prue as a dame, Mo as a Sir and himself as a queen. He then asked Paul: “so what are you?”
Paul stunned viewers by replying: “a master baker”
Fans immediately too to Twitter to express their shock at the comments.
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One viewer said: “Did Paul say master baker or masturbater…??” followed by three laughing emojis.
Another viewer replied: “Master baker. It did sound like the other word though.”
Another echoed: “Paul calling himself the Master Baker! Haha. #bakeoff”
The official Bake Off Twitter account even chimed in on the rude comment.
Posting a video of the conversation on the official account with subtitles, GBBO said: “Thank god for subtitling in videos to avoid any inappropriate mishearings”.
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Mo Farah was joined by fellow celebs, Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly, Death in Paradise star Ben Miller and Strictly Come Dancing star Moti Mabuse.
Elsewhere on the episode, Mo Farrah. 39, left fans in stitches when he jokingly asked Alexa for help when tasked with making 18 lemon and pistachio biscotti, accidentally setting off virtual assistant devices across the nation.
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Viewers took to social media in their droves to acknowledge the hilarious gaffe.
“Never thought I’d see the day when my Amazon Alexa was triggered by Mo Farah #GBBO #SU2C,” said one amused viewer.
A second added: “Thanks to @Mo_Farah for setting off my alexa just there #GBBO,” while a third also shared: “Did anyone else’s Alexa get triggered by Mo then??!!”
Hello to anyone who had their virtual assistant technology activated by Mo Farah just now! #GBBO.
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Actor Ben Miller ultimately took home the coveted apron and was crowned the winner of the series after impressing the judges in the final showstopper round, which saw the celebs bake a cake that represent a childhood memory.
This isn’t the first time Paul has made headlines for his behaviour on the show.
The star was accused of favouritism on a recent episode after he helped out his co-worker Matt Lucas by kneading his dough, much to the shock of viewers.
Great British Bake Off Celebrity Special airs Tuesdays on Channel 4 at 8pm
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