Actors, writers and celebrities have lent their support to Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins following their announcement that they would be leaving The Great British Bake Off.


The pair confirmed that they would not be “going with the dough” following the news that Channel 4 had paid Bake Off creators Love Productions to broadcast the show for the next three years. The BBC had refused to pay a reported £25 million a year to keep the show.

The Late Late Show presenter James Corden said he had “huge respect” for Mel and Sue following the decision.

Good for @MelGiedroyc and @sueperkins for standing their ground! Huge respect X — James Corden (@JKCorden) September 13, 2016

While YouTube star and former Comic Relief baker Zoella said that Bake Off “won’t be the same without Mel & Sue”.

I have no words for this whole #GBBO saga, but one thing I do know is that it won't be the same without Mel & Sue ? — Zoë (@Zoella) September 13, 2016

Former EastEnders boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins said he had “always loved Mel and Sue”.

While Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss said it “wasn’t too late” for Channel 4 to change their minds.

Not too late for Channel 4 to just not do this and thus make a huge amount of people very happy. — Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) September 13, 2016

Comedian Jack Dee praised the pair, as did writer Emma Kennedy and Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffat.

Huge respect for these Mel and Sue. https://t.co/PmCYLU8Oz9 — Jack Dee (@TheRealJackDee) September 13, 2016

Gutted doesn't come close… Mel and Sue come back ? #melandsue #gbbo — Scarlett Moffatt (@ScarlettMoffatt) September 13, 2016

Former Bake Off stars too have been lending their support to Mel and Sue, including Richard Burr and Martha Collison.

Without Mel and Sue it just isn't Bake Off. @Channel4 has just bought a tent. #GBBO — Richard Burr (@RichardPBurr) September 13, 2016

Well that's the end of that. Mel and Sue are the true stars of the show – irreplaceable ? #GBBO #MelAndSue pic.twitter.com/IawmDQkGH1 — Martha Collison (@marthacollison) September 13, 2016

This is such a sad developing story about #GBBO without #MelAndSue who's next? It will never be the same — Alvin Magallanes (@alvinmagallanes) September 13, 2016