Paul Hollywood knows he’s a tough judge. In a new video, he explains why he’s “quite picky” and what he hopes bakers take away from his critiques.
The Great British Baking Show judge, who was just 43 when he started on the show and is now 60, said there’s no act behind his critiques in a new Instagram video on Wednesday, October 14. “My judging technique has always been, well just me really, I’m not putting anything on, I’m quite picky,” he said.
He thinks some of that pickiness may come from his dad. “My dad was like that with me as well, to be honest, that’s probably where I get it from,” Hollywood explained. But he also believes he’s fair with the contestants, and said there’s a side of his feedback viewers may not see in the finished episodes.
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“I think I’m quite fair, I’m honest with the bakers,” he said. “I always, always, always, you may not see it on the edit, but I always give constructive criticism, it’s never destructive criticism because I want the bakers to get better.”
Some former contestants chimed in the comments.
“You are definitely fair, honest and do give a lot of positive constructive criticism, and suggestions. But i am still scared of you when I am in the tent,” former winner Rahul Mandal said.
Season 3 Great American Baking Show contestant Pari said, “I thought you were incredibly kind and fair… And also genuinely hilarious which always helps when you’re giving someone feedback who’s absolutely petrified to hear it ?.”
Another fan replied, “You give very honest and constructive criticism, with helpful suggestions on how to improve. The bakers signed up for your expertise. Please don’t change a thing.”
That, Hollywood said, is the point of his approach. He wants contestants to take what they’ve learned and make small improvements the next time they bake. “And then things will get better, and that’s what it’s all about,” he continued.
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Hollywood’s own experience with baking spans decades. In an Instagram video posted October 9, he said he has severe carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands, which he was diagnosed with about 12 years ago. He attributed it to “working on the table with the dough, manipulating dough for over 30 years.” He sometimes wears wrist braces to stabilize his hands when the condition flares up.
He also said he recently damaged the top of his hand while testing a McMurtry race car, though he clarified that carpal tunnel is the reason he wears the braces. Hollywood expects to need surgery on both hands eventually, but said he isn’t ready for it just yet.
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