Tag: Matt Lucas

Social media reacts to Jaden Greathouse’s 52-yard touchdown reception

That’s a long tuddy.

The fourth quarter for Notre Dame against Wake Forest merely is a formality. That’s not stopping the Irish from pouring it on though. This is the third game this season in which [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag] has thrown for four touchdown passes. His latest one was to [autotag]Jaden Greathouse[/autotag], who made a nice catch and completed the 48-yard trek to the end zone:

Perhaps the most impressive thing about this performance is that every Irish touchdown has been scored by a different player. Some of them will be back next year, but those players are making sure the departing players have something to remember other than being honored before the game. A blowout win is a nice memory to add to what surely is an emotional day for these players:

Even with the game already decided, Greathouse’s catch generated plenty of reaction on social media, and here are some of those reactions:

Social media reacts to Notre Dame’s Audric Estime’s rushing touchdown

Is this his Notre Dame Stadium swan song?

It took until the second half, but Notre Dame finally is treating Wake Forest like the inferior opponent it is. The game has been opened up, and the Irish appear they will have a successful senior day. Helping make that possible is this 2-yard touchdown run by [autotag]Audric Estime[/autotag], who was set up nicely by a Deacons penalty and a couple of big completions by [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag]:

Although not a senior, Estime is eligible for the upcoming NFL draft, and it would be a shock if didn’t enter it. He’s proven beyond a doubt this season that he’s ready for the next level, although the decision about whether to jump early is up to him. If this is his final game at Notre Dame Stadium, he at least has given the venue one last thing to remember him by.

Here are some of the more notable reactions on social media to Estime’s score:

Social media reacts to Tobias Merriweather’s 35-yard touchdown catch

Nice catch.

Notre Dame is finding itself in a fight it likely didn’t anticipate having against Wake Forest. The Deacons are proving to be a formidable opponent for the Irish, and they’ll have to make sure that changes in the second half. For now though, there are some good things about the first half to talk about. Specifically, there’s this 35-yard touchdown pass from [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag] to [autotag]Tobias Merriweather[/autotag] to put the Irish up, 14-7:

This is Merriweather’s second touchdown of the season and his first since scoring against Central Michigan two months ago. He has played in every game this season but has found limited success. This touchdown has to feel like a relief for the sophomore receiver, who hopefully will have more opportunities to succeed in the future.

Social media reacted to Merriweather’s touchdown and probably didn’t anticipate that he would be the one to catch a pass like that coming in:

Social media reacts to Devyn Ford scoring Notre Dame’s first touchdown

There you go, Devyn.

[autotag]Devyn Ford[/autotag] had yet to score for Notre Dame since transferring over from Penn State. Senior day was his last opportunity to get a touchdown at Notre Dame Stadium. He finally broke through on a 12-yard reception late in the first quarter to give the Irish a 7-0 lead over Wake Forest:

Entering the game against the Deacons, Ford had 36 yards from scrimmage in nine games with 22 of those yards coming on passes. So you would have to forgive any Irish fans who somehow forgot he existed. Waiting until the last home game of the season to get on the scoresheet is an easy way for you to slip through the cracks. Still, he has to be happy to have that monkey off his back at last.

Social media probably didn’t expect to tweet about Ford today, but here are some of the best tweets that were found regarding his touchdown:

Why Matt Lucas is no longer hosting The Great British Bake Off

Without Lucas, the beloved baking show is once again entering a new era.

A new season of The Great British Bake Off is already underway on the other side of the pond. If you’re a fan who lives in the United States, one change will be impossible to ignore when it premieres on Friday, September 29, on Netflix.

Out is former host and comedian Matt Lucas, who worked alongside Noel Fielding from 2020-2022. In is This Morning’s Alison Hammond, Fielding’s new partner in a new era for the wholesome fall program about the mastery of making confectionary delights.

This is not the first time that Bake Off has shifted hosts. In fact, Fielding is really the show’s main constant, having begun in 2017. Still, you’re probably here because Lucas’s departure is a bit jarring if you hadn’t been paying close attention to his exploits. And we get it. But he left for a good reason, according to an Instagram post from last year.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1fTAzIEdj/

For clarity, Lucas’s announcement reads:

“Farewell Bake Off! It’s been a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers. But it’s become clear to me that I can’t present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off alongside all my other projects. So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else. I would like to give my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the crew and, of course, the wonderful bakers for welcoming me into the tent. I wish whoever takes over all the very best and I can’t wait to tune into the next series without already knowing who won.”

After Lucas revealed he’d be leaving to pursue his “other projects” — writing children’s books and the show Fantasy Football League, which premiered in 2022 — Hammond would be named his replacement in March 2023.

There you have it, folks. Sometimes, you want to have your head in a million places, but time and a hectic schedule get in the way.