Plus, there’s even been reports that whenever there’s a take that shows the contestants emotionally distraught, hosts like Sue and Mel would use “unairable language,” or even hide said contestant with their coats – just so it’s not used in the final show.
You can see it in The Great British Baking Show’s more recent hosting pair, Noel and Sandi, as they’re always there to lighten the spirits in the baking tent with some comedic patter.