Cynthia Erivo Imagines Competing on ‘The Great British Bake Off’ in ‘SNL U.K.’ Opening Monologue: ‘I’ve Got a Soggy Bottom and I’m Freaking Stressed!’

During her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live U.K., actress and singer Cynthia Erivo humorously imagined herself as a contestant on the reality competition series The Great British Bake Off. Erivo, who has achieved Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards, joked that she is still pursuing the title of a star baker rather than an Academy Award.

In the sketch, Erivo expressed the high-pressure nature of the baking competition, specifically referencing the common culinary failure of a soggy bottom. The performance highlighted her status as an almost-EGOT winner while contrasting her professional accolades with the relatable stress of amateur baking.