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Great British Bake Off fans are left shocked after unexpected plot twist in first episode as they brutally brand key decision a 'cop out'

There was an unexpected twist on the first episode of The Great British Bake Off as it returned to screens on Channel 4 on Tuesday night.

Judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith were back for the new series alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding which kicked off as always with Cake Week The trailer featured a very special guest appearance from a much-loved caterpillar, and pays homage to judges Paul and Prue, whose names are carved into an animated tree. 'Set to the smooth voice of Sammy Davis Jnr singing Sweet Gingerbread Man and with Noel and Alison as our metamorphosed guides, we hope to transport young and old, baking fans or not, to a place where the worst that might happen is a collapsing cake.

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