February 23rd 2024.
It seems that The Great British Bake Off may be making a new home for itself on a different streaming service. According to reports, the beloved baking competition's contract with Channel 4 is coming to an end and a bidding war for the show's rights has erupted, with a whopping £100,000,000 at stake.
Since its debut in 2010 on the BBC, the show has become a fan favorite, but it made headlines when it moved to Channel 4 after its seventh season. With changes like Prue Leith taking over from Dame Mary Berry and Alison Hammond joining as the newest addition to the team, the iconic Bake Off tent has seen its fair share of transformations. Now, it seems that the show itself is the subject of a fierce tug of war.
Sources say that Love Productions, the creators of the show, are considering offers from streaming giants like Netflix and Disney+. It's no surprise, as the show's global appeal has made it a highly coveted property. On top of that, streaming services are looking for ways to incorporate weekly programming into their model, which is something that The Great British Bake Off has perfected.
According to an insider, "Netflix is already doing this with WWE wrestling and Disney+ recently bought the US version of Strictly. The talk is they're both looking to do the same with a big British show." This news comes after Channel 4 has axed several programs in recent months, including Steph's Packed Lunch and prison drama Screw.
Despite its loyal fan base, The Great British Bake Off has seen a decline in viewership in recent years. While the show still boasts a dedicated following, many fans have turned away, causing the show's ratings to drop. In 2022, the show averaged 8 million viewers, a significant decrease from its usual 9 million. The season finale was also watched by 2 million fewer viewers than the previous year, making it the lowest-rated season since the show moved to Channel 4 in 2017.
The Agency reached out to both Channel 4 and Love Productions for comment, but there has been no official statement yet. The Great British Bake Off is currently available to watch on Channel 4. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can share them with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you!
In other news, there has been backlash after Channel 4 announced the cancellation of popular drama Rise and Fall after just two seasons. The show, hosted by Greg James, was highly praised by critics and fans, making its cancellation all the more disappointing. It seems that Channel 4 has been making some questionable decisions lately, as they have also axed other fan-favorite programs like The Big Celebrity Detox and the entire Kerrang! channel.
It's clear that the future of The Great British Bake Off is uncertain, but fans are hopeful that the show will find a new home and continue to delight audiences with its tasty treats and heartwarming moments. We'll just have to wait and see where the Bake Off tent will pop up next.
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