Mel and Sue for all their flaws, I know they weren't for everyone. They were really good hosts, engaging with the format, engaging with the judges and the contestants and the humour was just slotted it, not forced.It will remain forever a mystery how a man who has now stood there on several series declaring he doesn’t understand or like baking is still presenting it after losing two presenters. It’s one thing to have landed the job, Noel, but you could at least hide your contempt for it as a concept! I preferred Matt who at least seemed to be trying to cheer the contestants up. I blame Noel and his sneers detachment for the last few crappy series.
Noel's disdain for baking and Sandi "I don't watch TV" Toksvig were a terribly dull pair trying to force jokes. Matt tried, bless him, but it was always awkward with him.
Allison will be a great host, but I do wonder whether her and Noel will be too different to work together as a presenting pair.