Five Derry Girls cast members took part in a special festive edition of The Great British Bake Off and the results were delightfully chaotic.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Dylan Llewellyn and Siobhan McSweeney all took part in a New Year instalment of the show and host Sandi Toksvig jokingly branded them "five of the most troublesome people we have ever had in the tent".
They came. They baked. They caused total carnage.
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) January 1, 2020
It can only be the Derry Girls on Bake Off! #GBBO pic.twitter.com/gNdacBTJxu
Jackson, who plays Erin in the brilliant comedy series, was ultimately triumphant on the show and was branded the star baker, but really all five were winners for their lighthearted approach to the competition.
A New Year's Eve Party Timeline. #GBBO #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/4uAAGZgNQW
— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) January 1, 2020
Viewers were in stitches over some of the contestants less-than-impressive efforts, including a "slimy" trifle from McSweeney and a "casual" attempt at a Bakewell from Llewellyn. Meanwhile, O'Donnell was told her showstopper cake was "as tough as old boots" after she mixed up the table spoon and the teaspoon while measuring out the baking powder.
After the show aired, many fans were calling the show the best of the festive season and requested a full season special of the Derry Girls on the Bake Off.
Take a look at some of the best viewer reactions below.
Derry Girls #GBBO. Comedy has peaked
— Chloe #istandwithmelissa (@bwaybenoist) January 1, 2020
Can Derry Girls be on bake off every week #GBBO #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/iXmUlhJH02
— Kirstie (@klouholden) January 1, 2020
Can we just make an entire series of #GBBO that is the Derry Girls cast trying to bake things because the festive special was TV gold
— Louise 🦦🥨 (@weezeontoast) January 2, 2020
It is mad how 2020 has already peaked with the Derry Girls #GBBO episode pic.twitter.com/yu7U6dWWSr
— Anna McAree (@anna_mcaree) January 2, 2020
#DerryGirls #GBBO @BritishBakeOff = best possible start to 2020. pic.twitter.com/BxfaKJgWye
— Lindy Cameron (@Lindy_Cameron) January 2, 2020
Can we all just agree that Derry Girls x #GBBO is the collaboration we've all been waiting for. Please commission a full 10-week series. @BritishBakeOff @Channel4
— Magical Mr Christopherlees (@XtopherCalvert) January 2, 2020
Why can't every #GBBO episode have the #DerryGirls...? I mean, it's what the public obviously want. pic.twitter.com/gUC3idBGUy
— Mark McFadden (@MarkMcFadden) January 1, 2020
@BritishBakeOff funniest episode of #bakeoff I've ever seen 😂😂😂 #DerryGirls #CantStopLaughing
— Kara Morrison (@knsmorrison) January 1, 2020
The Derry Girls #GBBO showstopper is the best start to 2020 I could have asked for, absolutely iconic so it is
— Faith Beach (@puddlemuppet) January 1, 2020
We just need to replace all news programming with constant re-runs of the #DerryGirls and #GBBO mash up and I think we could achieve world peace.
— Emma Redwellystone (@redwellyfeats) January 1, 2020
Or at least have a laugh. pic.twitter.com/Kghkj4M6Ip
