Mary Berry quits GBBO: the best tweets and soggy bottoms

Mary Berry is to quit The Great British Bake Off ahead of the show’s move to Channel 4, out of loyalty to the BBC. So that just leaves Paul Hollywood, a marquee and some madeleine pans. Here’s how Twitter reacted.

The government was informed.

Full marks to the person in parliament who just screamed "Mary Berry's staying" so loudly it could be heard at the other end of corridor.

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) September 22, 2016

There was suitable overreaction.

‘Mary Berry’s quit Bake Off! Everyone into the shelter!’
‘The shed, Dad?’
‘JUST GET IN. FORGET YOUR MOTHER. THERE’S NO TIME.’

— Damien Owens (@OwensDamien) September 22, 2016

Mel Sue and Mary are the Mutya Keisha Siobhan of flour

— Tom Phillips (@flashboy) September 22, 2016

There was joy at her decision to stay at the BBC.

Hurrah for Mary Berry. Everything DOESN'T have a price. Perfect rise.

— Tom Sutcliffe (@tds153) September 22, 2016

I think we just nationalised Mary Berry.

— Ben Archibald (@benarchibald) September 22, 2016

There was speculation over the regret Channel 4 are probably feeling right now.

"Mary Berry is out"
"Yes"
"Mel & Sue too"
"Yes, but it's the format we paid for"
"This is a piece of paper with 'baking show' on it!" #GBBO

— Unnamed Insider (@Unnamedinsider) September 22, 2016

Somebody at Channel 4 is now looking anxiously at a schedule in a contract and is wondering what they have actually acquired.#GBBO

— David Allen Green (@DavidAllenGreen) September 22, 2016

Ouch!#GBBO pic.twitter.com/5ONn1ZseK4

— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) September 22, 2016

I hear the tent is still "in two minds” #GBBO

— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty1) September 22, 2016

First stills from @Channel4's revamped #GBBO revealed. pic.twitter.com/81Ru1LYV0F

— hrtbps (@hrtbps) September 22, 2016

A naked Paul Hollywood wanders the empty Bake Off tent.
"Hello?" he shouts.
There is no reply.
He hugs a Battenberg.
It cannot offer love.

— Dave Turner (@mrdaveturner) September 22, 2016

Replacements were suggested.

Forget Mary Berry. New #GBBO Host unveiled. pic.twitter.com/1QRVCBbfFx

— Phlegm Clandango (@Cain_Unable) September 22, 2016

'right you fackin' slags, I want 12 eel pies and they best be tasty…..on yer marks, ah fackin' get on with it' #GBBO pic.twitter.com/dUuJBXDpNH

— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) September 22, 2016

Personally I think Idris Elba should be the new Mary Berry

— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) September 22, 2016

Jim’ll Paint It also tweeted this incredibly poignant piece last night.

Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry in a tight loving embrace surrounded by an apocalyptic bake themed kitchen – as requested by Jay Skinner pic.twitter.com/m1vgHBov8I

— Jim'll Paint It (@Jimllpaintit) September 21, 2016

Clearly this all proves that the world of TV show formats can be just as tricky as getting your genoise sponge to rise perfectly.