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Sophie McCoid

Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas divides fans after Ofcom complaints

Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas has divided viewers of the show, as he appeared in his second episode.

Last week the show started with Matt impersonating Boris Johnson doing a speech on coronavirus.

Some people loved the sketch, but others were less than impressed and Ofcom received hundreds of complaints about the segment.

Tonight was biscuit week on Bake Off, with the bakers having to make Florentines for their first challenge.

The bakers had a mixed performance, with some triumphing and others failing.

But viewers at home were distracted by some of Matt's jokes and antics, with some thinking they were simply "unfunny".

Hannah said: "Matt Lucas is so unfunny it hurts my brain."

Adam said: "Thought it would work, but it doesnt. Matt Lucas is so cringey and try hard."

Michelle said: "I liked Matt Lucas last week but this week he is really irritating me"

Paul Page said: "Matt Lucas on #gbbo nah. Bring back Sandy."

However others thought the presenter was the perfect addition to the show.

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Jade Tant said: "Gotta admit, I wasn’t too sure about it when I heard @RealMattLucas was this year’s addition to #GBBO But, him & @noelfielding11 together are a hilarious duo."

Miss Hardy said: "Matt Lucas is such a bonus to bake off, he is hilarious."

And Joe said: "Matt Lucas is the best thing to happen to 2020."

*Great British Bake Off continues at 8pm on Channel 4 on Tuesday

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