‘Great American Baking Show’ Hosts Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry Say the Gig Is as Awkward as It Looks | Eater
"On the show's filming set, hosts encountered a high-pressure, time-crunched environment where celebrity contestants tackled challenges like making fruit coulis, choux pastry, and intricately decorated cakes. The judges — Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith — projected a regal but friendly presence that put visitors at ease, even as hosts felt awkward interrupting bakers mid-scramble. The production was notable for animal intrusions: insects (described variously as bumblebees or wasps) were zapped by a device — with Paul taking particular relish in doing so — and about fifty rabbits would emerge around the site each afternoon. Hosts were allowed to sample many of the finished bakes after the judges (one host estimated trying roughly 60 percent), and everyone emphasized the bakers’ precision, scientific approach, and artistry under pressure." - Amy McCarthy
