Bon appétit! James Acaster serves up pure genius! | The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off

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Words cannot do justice to James Acaster's appearance on Bake Off. Let's just say it involves flapjack soup, a very lonely cream horn and a salty meringue scene. What more could you ask for?
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0:00 Introduction: James Acaster
0:08 Signature Challenge: Flapjacks
1:51 Technical Challenge: Cream Horns
2:39 Showstopper Challenge: 'My Favourite Place' Meringue Scene
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[@PyroOfMalice]

“Looks a bit wet” “that’s because it’s not baked yet” bruh

[@joanhoffman3702]

Best comeback ever!

[@ITangaDiElenoireFerruzzi]

Bruh

[@arkvinin]

So does that guy's makeup.

[@Hobiemyhubby]

I actually had full faith on him on that one😂

[@stijnvdv2]

it's obvious they let him in there not coz of his baking skills but coz it's good television.

[@DexM47]

You know you're bad at baking when the only positive thing a judge can tell you is "it contains all the ingredients we gave you" 😂😂😂

[@ericpmoss]

"... and some of what you gave him over there..."

[@ericpmoss]

"... and a little from a dealer I know..."

[@cautionTosser]

lol. it's that "everyone's a winner" mentality. Damn! Now that song's in my head.

[@Leto_0]

@@cautionTosser Did you miss the part where this giy said he'd never baked in his life? This was a charity event

[@whyamigae9666]

*its not as bad as the time one of the judges said “it looks like a pork pie*

[@sparo_splat]

"Not dissapointed, *scarred* " is an underrated quote.

[@stefanopaolini6117]

Disappointed*

[@lavidapeligrosa]

Favorite quote, but who underrated it?

[@KerryNeeds]

So much audio potential

[@j.j.arcuis1698]

his face looked very David Tennant in that shot

[@jonhohensee3258]

Underrated??? By whom?

[@emilyzahora3330]

“Alright, I wish I were dead.” The thoughts of many students immediately before exams they haven’t studied for.

[@rewrose2838]

Even when I do study, all I can say is "at least I don't regret not studying" 😂 (Exams are just a gamble really)

[@joemorton9200]

When you open the exam booklet and realised you’ve revised the wrong subject

[@tomhemming9236]

Try showing up to an exam you've studied for am are incredibly confident at in the afternoon exam slot, to have the invigilator say it was in the morning slot

[@Sinvention]

I can attest to that, 110%. Even when I study.

[@STALKER777LK]

or after when the teachers are NOT nice to the class

[@kjk464]

Shakes it *Jiggles* "Welp, I wish I were dead."

[@sophie1420]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sarroumarbeu6810]

XDDD

[@sweeperchick]

I was cackling

[@Pro_Butcher_Amateur_Human]

My first attempt at baking a cake, in a nutshell.

[@harrietantrobus4578]

My flapjack don't jiggle, it folds. I like to see it wiggle wiggle, for sure

[@TheDGomezzi]

Imagine not having slept in 36 hours, being on the verge of a break up with your girlfriend, totally depressed, and still being this funny. I can’t believe it. Comedy just runs through his veins.

[@chrisdavison2622]

The Good One podcast he did where he talks about this is absolutely spectacular.

[@budle89]

I don't find it respectful for people who knew what's happening behind the curtain to call it "still being this funny" and "it runs through his veins". The guy was battling dark thoughts. Imagine how'd he feels. "Hey man, sorry to hear about what you went through during this event. But wow. You're still funny despite all of that! Awesome!" Commedians are prone to depressions. Well, some types of commedians. Those are basically philosophists who are trying to change people's opinions and statement about things they find intolerable through humor. The laughs and the jokes are being used to mask pain.

[@drvba8185]

@@budle89 Well said. “Wubba lubba dub dub means ‘I am in great pain, please help me.’”

[@matthijszegwaard2081]

Get well soon buddy

[@JohnDoe-po3ku]

@@budle89 ok but his choice to funny right? if you know a comedian is going through something do you support them by not laughing? seems a bit backwards. Imagine that comedy show.

[@acornpockets7244]

he spent like the entire time antagonizing Paul Hollywood just to end up being the most loved by him

[@lauraeustice3336]

@Cara Salusc spelled correctly for an American.

[@amandainsa1048]

Story of my life! Lol

[@dianemoonstone4715]

@@lauraeustice3336 : Condescension is such a disagreeable trait...for anyone.

[@genuineinterest]

I think Paul probably had a lot of fun experiencing someone this bad at baking come on bake off and be completely unintimidated by him, tbh. James did not come to impress with his baking, he was dragged in and decided to be the funniest person on the whole show while grumbling the whole time, which is so DIFFERENT from a regular contestant that I bet they all enjoyed it a bit extra.

[@scorpinope]

this man was having the worst day of his life and still pulled out a bunch of jokes that i think about on a once-a-week basis

[@nelsonwesson9644]

Hello

[@SaintlyCrown501]

@@nelsonwesson9644 Hello 👋

[@pesevengi5358]

@@SaintlyCrown501 hello

[@pareesgillard]

@@pesevengi5358 hello 👀

[@unclebuck6250]

@@pareesgillard Hello

[@Maggie-bk4ne]

Started making it. Had a breakdown. *Bon appetit* = the making of 2020 in a nutshell

[@tomsmith6878]

the night before his girlfriend broke up with him and he had an actual breakdown and didn't sleep at all.

[@watermelonsloth6947]

@@tomsmith6878 If she did that then she didn't deserve him. His brilliant!! Plus, that quote perfectly fits my baking when I reach above my pay grade. :/

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

You are so right, Felicity.

[@kaitlyne1870]

Perfect description! 😆

[@ukdnbmarsh]

thats the best thing he has ever said hahaha

[@evenicedsouza5091]

“Great flavor. Not very well executed.” My new motto

[@n3708l]

@Martin McDonald omg same

[@thedragonsnortchannel2609]

Story of my life

[@Alinor24]

Title for his autobiography.

[@Electroporcupine]

Hollywood was utterly baffled by James, but by the end he couldn't help liking him.

[@AlwaysAPotterhead]

For a second I thought you were referring to the place and I was confused, but hopeful, he started to get more popular in the US 😂

[@sophiefrancis8295]

I misread liking to killing.

[@allymog5228]

@@sophiefrancis8295 plot twist lmao

[@JesseCohen]

This is how James’ fan base works. Hasn’t let him down yet...

[@ThatCoalSoul]

We're ALL baffled by James!

[@Amy-uf3oj]

Love how he looks at the flap jack and just goes “wish I was dead” so bluntly 😂

[@Chargede]

He was actually going through a bad breakup and he said 2017 was the worst year of his life. He called Samaritans a couple of times that night and the other contestants were told to be nice to him and were made aware if his situation. While very funny, it's actually kind if sad.

[@IndieRockerHippy]

@@Chargede i don't think any of them knew he'd been on the phone to Samaritans or that he was having a really hard time. They just thought he was a bit sensitive after he said "this doesn't feel nice"

[@uuncoolguy6]

Tbh i say that at least once a day on line and I love what I do

[@PointsofData]

@@IndieRockerHippy dude I'm sure the producers said he was going through a rough time when they asked the contestants to be chill, not just "be nice hes sensitive"

[@IndieRockerHippy]

@@PointsofData the producers had no idea what he was going through. No one did. He discussed it all in his last show

[@thesandwich5321]

'Started baking. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit!' Has now become a phrase in my house. God I love this man.

[@Soken50]

There's no e at the end of appetit, the final t is also silent, cheers from across the channel.

[@thesandwich5321]

@@Soken50 Thanks!

[@mayhem035]

Bon appetit was the name of juillet childs tv show in the 70'.. she said that at the end of her show.. really surprised that he said that! Either he knows about it or it's jus a coincidence!🤣

[@badkitty0in0a0corset]

​@Dj Rico it's almost as if it's a well known French phrase that people say every day

[@huw7075]

😂❤

[@thenewlc]

Paul’s “I think it’s brilliant, James” was humanity at its finest. I think all of us need a Paul to look at us and tell us that “it” is brilliant, at some point in our lives.

[@manicmuffin]

James seemed genuinely touched by that, I think at that point he really needed someone to just tell him, "You're doing alright, lad."

[@murdermatics]

Paul was great throughout.

[@tgzuke]

James really is a comedian's comedian. He was killing them in there!

[@alamedadanceparty]

I was so happy to see him on here!

[@youngdolo8]

I thought Michelle was going to faint at one point, he cracked her up that much.

[@ck891]

Another great example of a comedians comedian is Stewart Lee

[@jelly2584]

It’s sweet egg flavour 🤨

[@robinwilliams7991]

Those aren't comedians though

[@that.guy11]

James describing his meringue as “sweet egg” flavour is such an underrated gem of a line

[@nickpagano7134]

It's really not

[@AKABoondock19]

i cant stop laughing thinking about the line

[@ethannelson8656]

It almost looks like hes been awake for 36 hours straight and is currently experiencing the worst jet lag of his life.

[@madman5411]

While being suicidal

[@iamnotokay1248]

yeah, funny that

[@pranavkatpatal6586]

He should have used his endless supply of cabbages in that flapjack

[@AnnabellaRedwood]

Hahahahaha!

[@hanifahsalsabila2684]

Missed opportunity, cabbaged flapjack

[@Mammutidae]

CABBADGED

[@peterhath]

Deep cut here

[@srishtinegi805]

U ve been Cabbaged!

[@DulishusWaffle]

He honestly looked on the verge of tears when he was told that it was "quite brilliant"

[@rachelmcnaughton9051]

God creating 2020: "Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appétit"

[@hambubgerr]

Copied

[@rachelmcnaughton9051]

@@hambubgerr sorry didn't realise I'd copied anyone which I know doesn't sound genuine but there u go🤷‍♀️

[@floralikestaylorswift]

@@rachelmcnaughton9051 dont woory it's ok

[@Emy-fv5ny]

😄😄😄😄

[@amyagoofyahh3037]

God made it happen for a reason

[@rtmordecai1]

He should just have a show where it contrives these situations every episode. His standup is okay, but his conversational comedy is out of this world.

[@oktyrant8953]

It's called "Hypothetical", with co-host Josh Widdicombe

[@sergeboivin566]

@@angded series #7 has him on it, and it's one of the best mix of comedians so far

[@rtmordecai1]

I love Taskmaster, and he’s incredible. I think he’s best on Would I Lie to You and 8 out of 10 Cats.

[@silkuk8417]

Saw him live and his stand up is awesome.

[@Sp0nge5]

His standup is the best in his age group.

[@boundbythecurve]

James Acaster always looks a bit bewildered as to how he got where he currently is.

[@IndieRockerHippy]

True but this time he really was totally lost and it's so sad to watch

[@yohei72]

To be fair, that's how we all are, but he just shows it instead of hiding it.

[@davidzuk]

I’m pretty sure Acasters agent is a genius. “Let’s put him in situations that will aggravate him to hilarity and record what happens”…

[@xmlthegreat]

@@davidzuk oh that agent. Do I have stories about that agent for you!

[@winter2625]

“It’s sweet egg flavor” 😂

[@katiee4396]

Wtf does that even mean?

[@drawnwithlove3499]

@@katiee4396 it's... sweet egg

[@emmaconder7854]

@@katiee4396 That's what meringue is, sugar and egg whites

[@katiee4396]

@@emmaconder7854 I knew that I just was confused bc I thought he was talking about the egg he decorated with frosting

[@nanasjaems]

Okay but when he says 'oh... Let's be realistic' is just i c o n i c

[@mathiasfrolich613]

You can see James struggeling not to show happines when Paul says it's billiant.

[@KassaiLev]

Yeah he seems touched almost and it does feel like he honestly needed and appreciated that very much

[@AleksBen36]

@@KassaiLev I remember reading that he had a very bad week when he filmed bake off, something about a break up. So I imagine it was a nice thing on a bad day :).

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

​@@AleksBen36 I know this is quite a bit later, and you may have heard this already, but he was running on 36 hours without having slept, and had really bad jetlag from traveling. ("The worst jetlag I've ever had in my life" as he put it) And that is on top of the breakup thing, so yeah, a really bad week is kind of an understatement. Lol

[@dyodoleu]

​@@Hey-Its-DingoI have no idea how he made it through the show without crying on set honestly cause if that was me I would've lol, at the end of it he most definitely was well over 40hrs at that point, then till he got to his hotel and all....glad to see he looks better these days, he did say he tries taking better care of himself now

[@Hey-Its-Dingo]

@@dyodoleu I wouldn't be surprised if he did cry on set. Something like that definitely wouldn't make the cut.

[@the_aesthete]

Giving him so much more credit knowing that he went through with this following 40 hours of no sleep and horrendous jet lag. Good on you, James!

[@KobeAndersonCactus]

This hits different after watching Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999

[@noahbard.mp4]

Him saying "I wish I were dead" definitely doesn't sound as flippant anymore...

[@kate6849]

Was just thinking that, it really changes the whole thing. Breaks my heart to know what he was going through

[@nemnyoom]

slaps alternatively

[@giannat4627]

shhhhh we aren’t supposed to tell

[@1Chimico]

came here exactly for this

[@scf7334]

Hollywood: “the texture of your flapjack...” James: “is perfect!” LOL - I love him so much!

[@julesmpc1314]

he deserves a tv program of his own!!! he is super inteligent and thinks fast! he is funny without being low

[@racingbronze6530]

He and josh widdecombe have a show on Dave called hypothetical

[@plestrange511]

He has a netflix special

[@yohei72]

@@plestrange511 Spread the word! But side note: "He has a netflix special" is like saying "Herman Melville wrote a book." He has a 4-part, 4-hour Netflix special that's maybe the most brilliantly sustained piece of standup I've ever seen. Maybe second only to the first time I saw Steven Wright live and by the 90-minute point, I desperately wanted him to stop because my entire torso was in dreadful pain because of constant laughing.

[@mirjanbouma]

@@yohei72 I had to literally pause it because I was at risk of pissing myself.

[@JenTheDog]

Listening to James describe how much of a nightmare this shoot was for him has really put this video in a new perspective

[@ahobbit1273]

This has a bit of a different feel now that I know how miserable he was filming it...like, dude wasn’t joking.

[@axelsandwiches5345]

Can i ask what happened?

[@calvininsf]

@@axelsandwiches5345 Essentially, everything he says that you think is a joke or hyperbolic or flippant was actually honest and sincere.

[@DavidChong]

@@axelsandwiches5345 he was jet lagged & hadn't slept for 36 hours and between filming days ended up phoning the samaritans mental health helpline

[@axelsandwiches5345]

@@DavidChong poor him😢

[@eggmayonnaise325]

I think his girlfriend had broken up with him a day or so before filming.

[@LY43537]

What I love about this is how it shows that oftentimes some of the funniest, sarcastic people are people who are experiencing some mental anguish. I know during some of the worst parts of my life, the high that came from making others laugh got me through the hour.

[@monikakavaliunaite8017]

* takes out of the oven * Flapjack : * is liquid * "Right, wish I was dead"

[@jamesjob806]

Hello monika

[@AdirondackRuby]

Russell must be his biggest fan, because he laughs uproariously every damn time.

[@rosequeen7897]

"Started making it. Had a breakdown ... Bon appetit" was me and my classmate's motto during our English Lit A-Level when writing essays. That along with "All is not well in Waffleville" (I think that one is from a different cooking/baking show) XD

[@jamesjob806]

Hello rose

[@hatshepsutxlll]

knowing how miserable and sleep deprived he was, it almost seems like he was on the verge of genuine tears when hollywood gave him the compliment at the end lol

[@WhiteWolf496]

"THIS DOESN'T FEEL NICE"

[@bornanathlete44]

Only clip that isn't in this is after they give out star backer and james goes, "What a crock of nonsense." I died when he said that lol

[@TheAaron3dg]

This was the brilliant equivalent to having a normal person compete in the Olympics. James is hilarious!

[@panda4247]

like this one? (yes, that's not the Olympics, just University Games, but...) watch?v=MbvlFq4-2tc

[@mooalijasmine]

“C’mon, be magically done” is a relatable life sentiment.

[@Bangsy3000]

this is completely different to watch now.

[@ngvot]

I love how hard russell laughs at his jokes. same

[@chosethebluepill]

I love Russell Tovey's reactions to his comments in the background - representing the public right there. Great!

[@christieprescott5450]

I like how to they zoom in on someone else’s perfect final product, and then slowly scan over to James’ mess 😂😂 2:20

[@ElectroTherapyFTSoul]

He must have hated those oven gloves.

[@alexquin4001]

Touche

[@michellediver1553]

[@magwitch]

Oven glove, shmoven glove

[@willherondale6367]

No range of movement

[@hbleblanc205]

You never see someone one-gloving it down the street.

[@muniapolis287]

"Come on. Be magically done." -Me to my paper

[@starlightiris]

Coming here after watching the Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 stream is interesting

[@The_Drewid]

Just watched James' new special where he talks about how he hadn't slept in 36 hours before the filming of Bake Off and it explains a lot.

[@sherwooddejavu]

0:45 me every time I wake up in the morning

[@joski9030]

Haha the sad thing is I wish I’m dead quite a lot

[@joebleasdale5557]

“I’m a meme in America now.” - Acaster 2k19

[@Beverly_Dingus]

The transition at 2:13 KILLED me, and then I lost it again when the camera pans over his entry at 2:22.

[@atteala-lahti9936]

It's a whole new experience knowing the context.

[@queenz2415]

James: *turning his pain into humor* Me: Oh wow I can relate with that 😌

[@ARcam789]

Comedians like Acaster have a gift and a curse, they can take their utter anguish and turn it around and make it funny while feeling like they're dying inside. I came here right after watching Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999. Acaster walks the line between tragedy and comedy like a tightrope. He's brilliant, but there is clearly a cost.

[@McShag420]

It all makes sense after seeing his standup. He hadn't slept in 36 hours and had horrible jet lag.

[@stfnknbb]

Having seen his comedy special, and knowing he had been awake for like 30 hours and was sick... well, this makes a lot more sense. Poor james :'(

[@tw33do68]

This hits so differently after watch cold lasagne

[@Orangecatinahoodie]

Agreed

[@camille3841]

Every. Single. Time! This genius man never fails to make me laugh to tears...

[@Alex-yl8dz]

"He did a whole bit about this on his latest standup, about how after day one of the competition he felt he'd done so badly he became depressed in his hotel room, and then his girlfriend broke up with him. Ended up being on the phone to The Samaritans for hours just to be able to finish the recording the following day. Still think this is a funny clip, but I watch it much differently now." - u/AlmostAndrew

[@samiam619]

What is “The Samaritans”?

[@geemaan1]

@@samiam619 suicide prevention hotline

[@nenegrey2282]

"Where's the rest?" "Oh, let's be realistic."

[@cu7695]

3:38 I put loads of salt in it for a laugh 😂😂🤣

[@laurendearnley9595]

It reminds me of a family story. My grandmother was making some kind of biscuit, and my grandfather came in from farm work and helped himself to one. "What do you think," said Gran. "Very nice," said Pa. "A bit chewy though." "Oh good," said Gran, "imagine how nice theyll be when theyre COOKED."

[@HaHaLooLoo]

1:14 "had a breakdown - bon apetite" LOL

[@laurenc4138]

I wanna thank Task Master for making me aware of all these awesome British comedians while in quarantine

[@laurenc4138]

deborah DeborahR this is amazing I absolutely will check these out! I’ve watched pretty much every series of task master now so I’m looking for something new :) I loved the show “the wrong mans” from a few years ago with James Cordon and it got me into British humor (it was seriously incredible) and now Task Master got me into British Chat shows so I will 100% keep this list and start watching :) Thanks again!!!

[@laurenc4138]

deborah DeborahR thank you dear! you stay safe as well :)

[@londongirl2768]

deborah DeborahR QI is also excellent and often features these people

[@PhilLewis-xg7iv]

Who the f is Deborah Deborah?????

[@bta7658]

James Acaster always looks like how I imagine my left hemisphere if it was it's own person

[@joebleasdale5557]

Greatest Bake-Off contestants of all time: Nadiya Selasi Val *Acaster*

[@elizabethl2691]

Rahulll

[@romulusthemainecoon3047]

Don't forget Norman and his "exotic pesto!" He was delightful!

[@misteryA555]

Ooo! And Tamal. I will never not have a crush on Tamal. And Richard, who won star baker like 37 times and yet still didn’t win 😔

[@jackierosas9593]

Liam! He was such a sweetie.

[@heather7473]

This is micheal sheen erasure

[@cgm530]

his photo at 2:26 is absolutely killing me

[@deadmanwalking5748]

0:14 those eyes say "Listen you little shit!!!"

[@eunicelin223]

Russell’s laughter brings me so much joy. Best video I’ve seen, I watch it whenever I’m stressed or sad.

[@hufflebuffben]

After seeing his stand-up on this episode, I can totally see how tired and jet-lagged he was 🤣🤣

[@ADanielle18]

I'd say this is good tv because he handled everything with a lot of wit and spontaneity for someone with no experience who's descended into such a state of Delirium due to lack of rest and preparation to the point of embarrassment. Well done!!👏👏

[@snowwhite5035]

"I am now in danger of constantly adding to perfection" omg this line

[@DavidLari]

#Netflix, please bring these to the rest of the world!

[@charliespinoza1966]

+

[@mirandadaniel1699]

I was trying to figure out what season this was on! I need the whole episode now, Netflix you better come through!

[@justinotherday6199]

I imagine it has something to do with being a charity/fundraiser episode. In what regard, I don’t know, but that seems to be the only identifiable difference between this and the episodes on Netflix.

[@sorchagalvin5976]

@@justinotherday6199 This was for a televised fundraiser called Stand Up To Cancer, we do this in the UK every year. The normal Great British Bake Off is year round.

[@cameronsitton501]

The betrayal he must have felt when he showed up to find the oven mitt connected by the germ cloth... I can't even imagine

[@HarryDeCruzMagician]

Who’s here after watching his show hearing about his breakdown?

[@abcmsaj]

THIS DOESN'T FEEL NICE

[@nestorknows]

What’s is this about? Did something happen to him?

[@user-sb3kt8oq6b]

what happened?

[@liamlogan9114]

@@user-sb3kt8oq6b apparently he had a year-long mental breakdown where he suffered from suicidal thoughts. Luckily, he's doing much better now :)

[@glenkennedy6212]

@@user-sb3kt8oq6b was 36 hours no sleep and jet lagged on day 1, before day 2 he had spent the night on the phone to his gf (who was ready to break up with him) and the Samaritans helpline.

[@AlexWhalen99]

national treasure. such a genuine comedian. funny to his core.

[@Goddessvenom]

The way he shoves the tray back in the oven just kills me 🤣

[@carpii]

James cooks like he chooses his wardrobe

[@georgiadavies147]

With gusto.

[@mysteria_1305]

Depending on who you are and your taste that not always a bad thing lol

[@Bitterswheat]

its even funnier knowing that he hadn't slept for 36 hours so he was so delirious that he gave us all these amazing quotes

[@georginaw1324]

this hits differently after watching Cold Lasagne Hate Myself

[@bubblegumbitch2191]

👌

[@jameshurst3552]

Hi Georgina, how are you doing?

[@TaylorCBaker]

Paul: "Your texture looks a bit wet" James: "that's because it's not baked yet" - WELL DONE - give him a handshake for that Charisma!

[@themement3616]

Him taking it out of the oven and it jiggling is gold

[@SFtStars]

I just love the confidence behind the ‘i just put a load of salt on it for a laugh’

[@Cercular]

His whole experience really comes together and makes sense if you know the context to his state during the filming

[@sarahmarshall1306]

Who else was thinking about his connected oven mitts the whole time? Poor James must have had a conniption when he saw those

[@jameshurst3552]

How are You doing?😊😊😊

[@jackjackson2764]

0:22 the eyebrow when he said soggier

[@hotdogwater9060]

“started making it. had a breakdown. bon appetit.” me turning in any english or science paper ever

[@GrrrlStyleNow]

This hits different after Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999. Bless his soul.

[@jonbibby9755]

The man is hilarious, ever since I first saw him on Would I Lie to You I always look forward to seeing him on TV

[@HZ-fg9sf]

His commentary and comebacks are gold 😂 I don't usually watch bake off but I would if he was there. Hilarious haha

[@JAE0055]

I Adore James! he exudes chaotic energy and I am here for it!

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

I hope this airs on Netflix in the USA soon! I’ve been rewatching all the seasons because I love this show so dang much! ❤️

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

Joe S I don’t know why that would matter? It’d be enjoyable to watch. Like I love these little snippets from the show and it’s hilarious. And honestly, that’s all that matters!

[@greenquartz]

I know, me too! I don't care if I know all of the celebs, I know some of them and I have the internet if I want to know the rest 😋 lol. I just love this show so much!

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

Joe S I think you’re thinking too much into it 🤣 RuPauls Drag Race UK finally aired in the USA and I didn’t understand everything because you guys use all sorts of different words than we do and the snatch game is when the queens impersonate celebrities. They did this on the UK show also. I knew some of them but they didn’t say “oh we aren’t going to air this in the USA or other countries because they might not understand the celebrities impersonated or their use of slang.” That would just be ridiculous. Like Greenquartz said, if we are confused or need more info on someone or why they chose a certain bake, there’s a little thing called google. It’s not a problem with regular contestants so why does it matter if they are celebrities?

[@jeniferalvarez2914]

greenquartz same! Maybe they’ll decide to share these episodes with us! I sure hope they do!!! 🤞🏻

[@Gambit771]

@@greenquartz To be honest, that's how the rest of the world watches American shows. We don't know who the people on it are or what they are talking about but we laugh if they are funny.

[@waywardgoddess7219]

His photo for the horn had me in tears 😂

[@kopalvashistha2290]

He a whole mood

[@fauzaanC]

Someone get him to this show again With enough rest and some training . It’ll be the best bake off episode you’ve ever created.

[@connie4766]

"Right I wish I were dead" I felt that on so many levels

[@elenagrati3596]

I miss this program so much!!! In Italy they don't broadcast it anymore 😭❤️

[@Kimisamermaid]

Anyone else come back to this after watching his stand up?...now knowing he meant every word, opfh i wanna time travel and give him a big ol hug

[@halizdoskee9934]

This kid is legit a full mood

[@jackskellington1688]

He’s 36 years old lmao he’s not a kid

[@mirjanbouma]

@@jackskellington1688 if he has parents, he's a kid.

[@Eisenwulf666]

I am so gay for James, it's unbelievable how cute and funny he is.