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Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off

Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off

Summary

Dame Prue Leith is leaving her role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off after being with the show for nearly a decade. Channel 4, the broadcaster of the show, has not yet announced who will replace her. Prue Leith mentioned she wants to pursue other interests and spend more time in her garden.

Key Facts

  • Prue Leith joined The Great British Bake Off in 2017 as a judge.
  • She replaced Dame Mary Berry when the show moved from BBC to Channel 4.
  • Prue Leith is 86 years old and decided to step back from the show.
  • Channel 4 hasn't announced her replacement yet.
  • Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding are the current presenters of the show.
  • Dame Prue recently left the celebrity version of Bake Off, replaced by Lady Caroline Waldegrave.
  • She expressed that she loved being part of the show and will miss her colleagues.

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