- Nigella Lawson made her judging debut on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off alongside returning judge Paul Hollywood on Tuesday evening.
- The 66-year-old TV cook replaced Dame Prue Leith, who announced in January that she was stepping down after nine series on the show.
- Contestant Mo was named the first Star Baker of the new series after impressing the judges with a peanut and caramel chocolate stout cake.
- Drag artist Gabe earned praise from Lawson for a profound self-portrait showstopper cake featuring a crackable mirror revealing his drag persona.
- During the showstopper another contestant, Shannon, became unwell and was unable to finish her bake. Presenter Alison Hammond later revealed that no contestants were eliminated in week one.
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