The much-anticipated return of The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4 was met with disappointment by viewers experiencing persistent technical problems during the latest episode. Featuring beloved celebrities Alex Brooker, Ambika Mod, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Vicky Pattison, and Sam Thompson, the show aimed to delight fans with their ambitious pastry creations judged by Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden.
However, many fans watching via Sky reported severe streaming disruptions, describing the broadcast as “stuttering” and full of “pixel madness,” likening it to the glitchy quality of an old 80s music video. Frustrated viewers took to social media platform X to express their exasperation, with some admitting they had “given up watching” due to repeated pauses and screen freezes.
One viewer pleaded with Channel 4 to resolve the issues, writing: “It’s becoming unwatchable.” Others shared their attempts to fix the problem by rebooting during commercial breaks, but to no avail. Complaints about shaky screens and broken signal came in throughout the evening, casting a shadow over what should have been a celebratory event, especially as Strictly Come Dancing’s Rose Ayling-Ellis ultimately won the show.
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Despite the technical setbacks, the episode featured memorable moments such as Vicky Pattison’s inventive I’m A Celebrity-themed bake, which delighted audiences. Fans had initially been excited to see the lineup, flooding social media with enthusiasm ahead of the broadcast.
Gloucestershire Live has reached out to Sky for comment regarding the streaming issues. Meanwhile, fans hope Channel 4 will quickly address the problems so they can fully enjoy this special celebrity charity bake-off.