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The Independent UK
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Holly Patrick

Alison Hammond’s fall sparks chaos minutes into Great British Bake Off week eight

Alison Hammond's fall not even halfway into the Great British Bake Off's week eight caused chaos in the tent.

The host, 49, attempted to "add some happiness" to the technical challenge — a banoffee pie as part of the 70s-themed week — 

by getting up onto one of the benches.

Lifting her legs, she tried to spin around on the counter before crashing down and leaving the contestants in stitches.

Co-presenter Noel Fielding joined her soon after on the floor for some moral support.

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