The Great British Bake Off kicked off its new series on Tuesday night with a political parody starring Matt Lucas.
Filming for the hit Channel 4 show was delayed during the coronavirus, which meant fans were more eager than ever for their next fix of the baking programme.
But scores of viewers were left upset and angered by the debut episode's opening.
Ofcom confirmed to the M.E.N that 181 complaints about GBBO return - with the "vast majority" referring to a sketch mimicking the Prime Minister's recent press conferences.
The parody saw new host Matt Lucas dress as the PM, delivering a speech in front of a podium which said: "Stay Alert, Bake Cake, Save Loaves."
And instead of medical and scientific advisors, he was joined by judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood and took questions from co-host Noel Fielding.
The Little Britain star, 46, said "Good evening, let's get straight to it.
"We are now approaching phase 46 which means that from Tuesday morning or Wednesday evening, depending on your height, we are saying, with regards to baking, that if you must bake in a tent, bake in a tent, but please don’t bake in a tent…"
He also joked: "We are asking people to use common sense with regards to the distribution of the hundreds and thousands."
And while some complaints have been made, others took to Twitter to praise the move.
"BEST. SERIES OPENING. EVER," one simply praised.
Another said: "I think Matt Lucas has just absolutely made 2020."
"In an incredible turn of events, #bakeoff @BritishBakeOff opened with matt lucas as bojo and I've fallen even more in love with the show and @Channel4," added a third.
A fourth also said: "That opening for #GBBO by #mattlucas was so hilariously perfect. Been waiting for #BakeOff all day and it's started fabulously."
But it wasn't all positive.
"Dear God, #BakeOff, what were you thinking? Can't you imagine how anyone with family or friends suffering from Covid must feel looking at that insensitive opening?" wrote one.
Another said: "Simply not funny this time around and poor taste #switchingoff."
The Great British Bake Off continues Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
