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Sophie McCoid

The Great Celebrity Bake Off fans 'gutted' as key figure missing

The Great Celebrity Bake Off fans were left disappointed tonight as they noticed a key figure was missing.

Tonight saw celebrities Daisy Ridley, Rob Beckett, Alexandra Burke and Tom Allen all take to the tent in a bid to be crowned star baker and to raise cash for stand up to cancer.

The four struggled with the first challenge of millionaire's shortbread, but Rob managed to get a handshake from Paul for his efforts.

Judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood were both there in force to judge the celeb's creations.

Host Matt Lucas was also there as usual, but his co-host Noel Fielding was notably absent.

After welcoming the stars to the tent Matt explained where Noel was.

He said: "Noel has recently become a father again, so it'll be just me for a few weeks, I'm disappointed he hasn't had a baby with me."

And viewers were glad Noel's absence had been explained, but were still "gutted" he wouldn't be on the show.

Sarah said: "Not gonna lie, slightly gutted Noel isn’t there."

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Liam Moorhouse said: "I miss Noel already."

Betsy Spangles said: "What the heck! I only watch for Noel!"

And Scott Porter said: "I am sad Noel isn't here (crying emoji)"

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