The United Kingdom public were struggling to come to terms with the fact that a true national treasure, The Great British Bake Off, was no longer going to be a BBC production, but a Channel 4 one, instead. When they were hit with even more devastating news…Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins would not be moving with the show to its new home.
Social media and family homes turned into utter chaos, through fears of what would happen to the format of the much-loved show. And grave concerns over whether Mary Berry, everyone’s dream woman, would remain with GBBO – it has now been confirmed that the delightful MB will no longer remain with the show out of loyalty to the BBC (how very Jamie Vardy).
Channel 4 have already earmarked the replacements for Mel and Sue, though, with rumours on social media suggesting that Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, and wife, Coleen, will be filling in the ‘unfillable’ shoes.
We managed to catch up with the England international, this morning, as he left Greggs munching a sausage roll, and despite being showered in crumbs, we got a few words from Wayne:
“This may surprise you, but I’m a bit of a foodie; I know my lean footballing physique may suggest to you I eat nothing but chicken and vegetables. However, I’ve been known to eat one of those Millie’s birthday cake cookies to myself – it wasn’t anyone’s birthday, I just fancied a snack.”
Tucking into his sausage and bean melt – the two sausage rolls were now history – as we chatted, Rooney revealed:
“I’m a huge fan of Great British Bake Off. All us Rooneys are.
“Was gutted to hear that Barry and Paul Chuckle would no longer be presenting it.
No, seriously; Rooney thought the hosts were the Chuckle Brothers – we corrected him, don’t worry.
“But you can imagine my delight when C4 approached me to takeover the reigns. However, I had to insist on Coleen coming with me, as she’s the only one who knows how to stop me eating everything I see – she has these things she calls ’emergency crisps’, that she gets out if I’m looking like I might go on a food binge.”
The former Everton teenager’s enthusiasm did subside somewhat, though, when we revealed that the presenters – Mel and Sue – don’t actually get to sample the food.
“What? You serious? They must do?
“Bollocks. I only agreed to do this because I assumed I got to taste it as well. Do you reckon Paul would steal me a slice? Or maybe I could replace him? I do a killer beans on toast, Coleen will tell you – the trick is to only put the baked beans in the microwave for 90-seconds (most people do two-minutes).”
Which one of these 12 Manchester United moments was your favourite?
Eric Cantona
Everyone can remember that chip against Sunderland from King Eric. Everything about the goal, the flight time of the ball to the celebration of the Frenchman was nothing short of poetry. The look from United’s no. 7, and the hoist of the collar just about summed up the football renegade in 30 seconds. Image Source: Twitter
Gary Neville
If people ask, are Liverpool, Man United’s greatest rivals? You only have to look as far as that Gary Neville celebration against the Merseyside club. Whether he was right or wrong, you couldn't help but let out a wry smile when G Nev celebrated in front of the Liverpool fans. It led to the United captain being charged £5,000. But, who could blame the right-back? Rio Ferdinand’s last-minute winner against Liverpool, no doubt made the fine well worth it. Image Source: Twitter
Robin van Persie
Lol RvP doesn't start for Fenerbahce now. Image Source: Getty
’20, times, 20 times…’
This is an odd choice, but one Man United fans may never forget. The Reds were 3-0 down at Old Trafford, to LIVERPOOL, under David Moyes. Could there be a worst case scenario? You'd usually expect to hear a load of Mancs swearing to the away end, or ripping their chairs out. However, the Stretford End instead sang ’20 times, 20 times…’ for around 10 solid minutes. An amazing moment, in which history and tradition outweighed getting turned over 3-0 by the biggest enemy on home soil. Incredible. Image Source: Twitter
Alan Hansen
Who could ever forget the Scot's famous line in 1995, “You'll never win anything with kids”. We often see pundits eat their own words, but nothing has quite topped Hansen’s rant, followed by the infamous line. How wrong the pundit could be, as the ‘kids’ went on to a memorable title. Image Source: Twitter
Wayne Rooney
"Nani crosses the ball from the touchline, and it's Rooneyyyyyyy!" Image Source: Twitter
Man United 8, Arsenal 2
The image of Fergie almost looking apologetic, and consoling Wenger on the touchline after the game was one of the pictures of 2011. Image Source: Twitter
David Beckham
One of the ‘kids’. The one leading the pack with a new haircut every day. That weekend against Wimbledon, the golden curtains decided to score one of the most famous Premier League goals ever. Image Source: Twitter
Pizza Gate
To be fair to Arsenal, the ‘2004 Invincibles’ was probably the best ever Premier League team. To go a whole season undefeated, highlighted the balance and brilliance Wenger had at his disposal. However, all that had to come to an end, and of course, it was at Old Trafford. The 2-0 victory for the Red Devils ended in real drama, with Cesc Fabregas, throwing Pizza at the United boss, and about a 22-man brawl in the tunnel. They don’t make rivalries like this anymore! Image Source: Twitter
Bye-bye Fergie
Fergie’s last game at Old Trafford won’t be remembered as a classic, a 2-1 victory against Swansea. But the guard of honour, to the boss’s speech was an overwhelming occasion for United fans. A real moment of history at Man United, as the league waved goodbye to its greatest ever manager. Image Source: Twitter
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