Our hearts can't take it anymore. In the past week the Great British Bake Off we all know and love has seen an abundance of changes. And it seems the most irreversible, and potentially most heartbreaking of all has just happened. We never thought we'd see the day but... Mary Berry has quit the Great British Bake Off.
Mary Berry quits the Great British Bake Off
"What a privilege and honour it has been to be part of 7 years of magic in a tent - The Great British Bake Off. The Bake Off family - Paul, Mel and Sue have given me so much joy and laughter," the 81-year-old said in a statement.
"My decision to stay with the BBC is out of loyalty to them, as they have nurtured me, and the show, that was a unique and brilliant format from day one. I am just sad for the audience who may not be ready for change, I hope they understand my decision.
"I wish the programme, crew and future bakers every possible success and I am so very sad not to be a part of it.
She added: "Farewell to soggy bottoms."
NOOOOOOOOO!
The Director of BBC Content, Charlotte Moore, said: "Mary is an extraordinary woman, loved and adored by the British public, and the BBC is her natural home.
"I've been very lucky to have had the pleasure of working with Mary over the last seven years and I'm so pleased that relationship will continue."
Indeed, with the move to Channel 4, viewers will have to get used to a whole host of new faces, with Mel and Sue the first to walk in wake of the announcements.
In a statement they said: "We were very shocked and saddened to learn yesterday evening that Bake Off will be moving from its home. We made no secret of our desire for the show to remain where it was.
"We're not going with the dough. We wish all the future bakers every success," they added.
Paul Hollywood moves with GBBO to Channel 4
Meanwhile, news emerged this morning that Paul Hollywood, Mary's fellow judge, will be moving with GBBO to Channel 4 after he was spotted earlier this week outside Channel 4's broadcasting house.
"It's been a huge part of my life in the past few years and I just couldn't turn my back on all that," he said in a statement.
"Since I was a kid, baking has been part of my life. The seven series inside the tent have created some great memories. Best of all, I have felt so pleased to experience other people getting the baking bug, just as I did when my dad helped me make my first loaf.
"The Great British Bake Off has brought baking to the nation and we've seen people from all walks of life and backgrounds experience the highs and lows of competition, and more importantly helping each other...
"So I am delighted that I will be continuing as a judge when Bake Off moves to Channel 4. I want to thank the BBC and Mel and Sue for making my time in the tent great fun and really rewarding."
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