Noel slipped the reference into last night’s episode (Picture: Channel 4)

It’s only taken two sodding seasons, but Noel Fielding has finally made a Mighty Boosh reference on Great British Bakeoff.

This is what we turned up for, people!

That and the cake. Never forget the cake.

The actor and comedian, who rose to prominence on the wacky BBC television show that aired from 2003-07, alongside Julian Barratt, played an array of quirky characters during his tenure.


And on Tuesday night’s episode as he was chatting with contestant Kim-Joy, the reference slipped in that, to us, has stolen the show on so many levels.

And like icing through a piping bag, it was so sweet.



Speaking with last week’s star baker, Noel, who hosts the show alongside judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, said: ‘I played a merman once called Old Gregg.’

Yes. Yes he did.

Hey Old Gregg

It’s safe to say we weren’t the only ones losing our absolute honeycomb for the mention, as the internet was set alight with Mighty Boosh fans who lived for the cross over.

It took a series and a half but we got an Old Greg reference from Noel. This is why you were hired #GBBO — Bond Tomahawk (@tom_bond) October 2, 2018

DID @noelfielding11 JUST DROP A MIGHTY BOOSH REFERENCE INTO #GBBO ?! I’m emotionally invested ? — Bethany (@Bethany_JadePH) October 2, 2018

I hope everyone watching Bake Off goes and looks up Old Greg after today's episode #GBBO — Saorfhlaith (@saorfhlaith) October 2, 2018

However, some felt the mention was lost on poor Kim-Joy – even if others assumed she would have been right into the MB.

Noel mentioning Old Greg and Kim Joy’s face just like…. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/fgPcsaEKUs — em. (@emwakes) October 2, 2018

noel fielding explaining old greg to kim-joy is me explaining any of my life choices to my parents #GBBO — Cranners (@_Cranners) October 2, 2018

Another quipped: ‘Kim-Joy looked terrified at the thought of old greg…that fishy bastard.’

A fan added: ‘I like Kim-Joy. But I REFUSE to believe that Noel had to EXPLAIN Old Gregg and the Mighty Boosh to her. Not a chance, sorry.’

Last night saw Dan Beasley-Harling booted from the baking tent, after what he branded a ‘disastrous week’.

The 36-year-old was sent packing after his three bakes for pastry week failed to get the judges’ tastebuds tingling.

‘That was coming,’ said Dan as Noel Fielding revealed the news. ‘I’ve had some good moments, as a stay at home parent sometimes you don’t get to feel special or important so it has been nice to do something for me… it was a bit of a miss.’

Great British Bake Off returns 8pm on Channel 4.

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