The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer aired its latest episode on Channel 4, featuring celebrity contestants Alex Brooker, Ambika Mod, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Vicky Pattison, and Sam Thompson. Despite the excitement surrounding the event and the heartfelt performances highlighted by judges Paul Hollywood and Cherish Finden alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, many viewers faced significant technical difficulties.
Audience members watching via Sky reported severe streaming problems, describing the broadcast as “stuttering” with intermittent pixelation reminiscent of outdated television signals. Several viewers took to social media platform X to voice their dissatisfaction, claiming the episode was nearly impossible to watch. Comments like “unwatchable” and “pauses as well now” echoed across multiple posts as the streaming issues worsened during the broadcast.
One viewer wrote, “Anyone else getting a stuttering broadcast and the occasional pixel madness of an 80s Top of the Pops episode?” Others chimed in, sharing their frustration after restarting streams to no avail and calling on Channel 4 and Sky to resolve the disruptions. The situation caused some fans to give up watching entirely, which was particularly disappointing for an episode that showcased notable baking talents and celebrity guests.
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Despite the technical setbacks, the episode crowned Strictly Come Dancing’s Rose Ayling-Ellis as the winner. Vicky Pattison also impressed audiences with her I’m A Celebrity-themed creation, maintaining the festive spirit of the bake even as viewers struggled with the broadcast experience.
Gloucestershire Live has reached out to Sky for further comment on the matter. Meanwhile, the episode remains available to watch on Channel 4’s platforms, offering a chance for fans to catch up without interruption.