Summary
Nigella Lawson will become a new judge on The Great British Bake Off, replacing Dame Prue Leith. Prue Leith decided to step down from the show after serving as a judge since 2017. The show will return for its 17th series with Lawson joining current judge Paul Hollywood and hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.
Key Facts
- Nigella Lawson is confirmed as the new judge on The Great British Bake Off.
- She will replace Dame Prue Leith, who announced her departure last week.
- Prue Leith joined the show in 2017 after it moved from the BBC to Channel 4.
- The Great British Bake Off is a reality baking competition.
- Lawson will join existing judge Paul Hollywood on the show.
- The program will air its 17th series later this year.
- Channel 4 is excited about Lawson joining the show, describing it as a blend of two British icons.
- Prue Leith praised Lawson as "sassy, fun, and knowledgeable about baking."
