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Nigella Lawson admits she's 'really frightened' about joining Bake Off as she reveals her biggest concern about stepping into Prue Leith's shoes on This Morning - and can't resist cheeky swipe at Ben Shephard

29/01/26 13:03

Nigella Lawson has admitted she's 'really frightened' about joining the Great British Bake Off judging line up - as she opened up on her biggest concern about taking over from Prue Leith....read

Nigella Lawson breaks cover as she is seen for the first time since being confirmed to replace Prue Leith as Great British Bake Off judge
29/01/26 11:59
Nigella Lawson has stepped out for the first time since being confirmed to replace Dame Prue Leith as the new Great British Bake Off judge.
Prue Leith reveals why she's decided to leave Great British Bake Off after nine years and shares her thoughts on her replacement Nigella Lawson
29/01/26 01:19
The TV chef, 85, who replaced original judge Dame Mary Berry in 2017, announced she was saying goodbye to the hit baking series after nine years on Instagram last week.
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Nigella Lawson CONFIRMED to replace Prue Leith as Great British Bake Off judge and says she's 'bubbling with excitement' to get started
26/01/26 13:01
The TV chef, 66, who has been heavily rumoured to be joining the show, announced the news on Monday and said she was 'bubbling with excitement' to get started.
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'Paul has an ego the size of Neptune. Nigella will turn it all around': Inside Nigella Lawson's shock Bake Off 'move', the 'significant' salary she's set to be offered and why it could spell trouble for Paul Hollywood
24/01/26 00:29
One can almost imagine the conversations that have been going on at Channel 4 about who might take over from Prue Leith, who announced she's stepping down from The Great British Bake Off.
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Nadia Sawalha strips down to her bra as she pokes fun at Nigella Lawson 'being announced as new Bake Off host' with sultry crisp sandwich tutorial
23/01/26 09:09
The food writer and TV cook, 66, will replace Prue Leith as the new Great British Bake Off host, it was reported on Thursday.
Nigella Lawson 'will replace Prue Leith as the new Great British Bake Off host in huge signing' for Channel 4 show
22/01/26 00:12
The TV presenter, 66, will replace Prue Leith as the new Great British Bake Off host, according to reports.
Prue Leith QUITS The Great British Bake Off after nine years as judge - and shares simple truth behind exit
21/01/26 15:22
The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has revealed she's leaving the Channel 4 show after nine years of judging alongside Paul Hollywood.
Prue Leith reveals the HUGE mistake she made with Mounjaro jabs that left her 'starving, feeling awful and sleeping all day' after weight loss attempt seriously backfired
13/01/26 13:01
The Great British Bake Off judge took to This Morning to open up about her experience of using the jabs to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.
Why Mounjaro didn't work for me - and I'm not the only one. Jabs took ten years and 3 stone off my husband but left me sick, tired and I didn't lose weight, says PRUE LEITH. Now a doctor reveals why
07/01/26 01:00
I was solidly against the idea of skinny jabs. Like a censorious old bat I complained about the very idea of losing weight without effort.
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The Great British Bake Off in show first as bosses announce game-changing twist for next series - and YOU can shape things if you act quickly
02/01/26 15:15
The Great British Bake Off is set to introduce a new game-changing twist in its latest series - and TV fans can personally get involved.
Who won Bake Off 2025? Jasmine Mitchell wins series as she impresses judges with her 'incredible' baking
04/11/25 21:12
The 23-year-old amateur baker impressed the judges throughout the series and earned the title of Star Baker five times.
Prue Leith, 85, reveals she tried weight-loss jabs but 'didn't shed an ounce'... despite losing her appetite and suffering depleting energy levels
03/11/25 11:22
Speaking to The Times, the Great British Bake Off judge stated that she 'hated the bloody thing', about Mounjaro, a prescription-only drug
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The Great British Bake Off: Toby Littlewood breaks down after being eliminated in tense semi final as Tom, Jasmine and Aaron become finalists
28/10/25 21:25
The Great British Bake Off finalists were revealed on Tuesday night's episode as Patisserie Week pushed the contestants to their limits.
ITV fail to mention John Torode's cooking show in latest schedule announcement after vowing to stand by axed MasterChef star - as chefs James Martin, Ainsley Harriott and Prue Leith take centre stage
16/10/25 17:17
The much-loved cookery show, which launched in 2019, features John, 59, and his wife Lisa Faulkner , 53, as they showcase their favourite recipes.
The Great British Bake Off: Lesley Holloway misses out on spot in the top five as she is sent packing for her 'chewy' meringue
14/10/25 20:25
The hairdresser, 59, narrowly missed out on a spot in the top five during meringue week as judge Paul Hollywood complained her showstopper was 'too chewy'.
Great British Bake Off thrown into chaos as desserts 'wilt and collapse' in huge technical challenge shake-up - before shaky showstopper sees Nadia eliminated from the show
30/09/25 20:29
The Great British Bake Off was hit by an unlikely shake-up on Tuesday night, with some desserts left 'wilted and collapsing' by the dramatic change.
I made it to The Great British Bake Off final - Paul Hollywood showed his true colours when the cameras stopped rolling
27/09/25 06:57
For those who have always wondered what goes on behind the gingham curtain, past contestant Josh Smalley has given a rare glimpse into life as a baker on the show.
Great British Bake Off fans furious over elimination of beloved baker - as they rage 'they were robbed'
24/09/25 08:59
In a school-themed week, the nine remaining bakers were asked to tackle a traditional school cake in the technical round. But there was a catch that left both contestants and fans stunned.
The Great British Bake Off viewers are left reeling as the contestants are asked to make unusual cake element from SCRATCH - as they brand the request 'ridiculous'
23/09/25 20:13
The Great British Bake Off returned on Tuesday night and viewers were left shocked as Prue Leith demanded the bakers to make an unusual cake element from scratch.
I respect Kemi but the Tory Party is over. Conservatism is not: Reform's newest MP Danny Kruger reveals all
20/09/25 21:04
With Reform UK having its fair share of unusually fractious conspiracists, the defection of sober, God-fearing Tory MP Danny Kruger (pictured) could not be more opportune for Nigel Farage.
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The Great British Bake Off viewers left screaming at their screens by contestant's 'disgusting' habit just minutes into challenge
17/09/25 08:46
Tuesday's instalment of GBBO, hosted by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, saw the remaining 10 stars bake their own signature dish, technical and showstopper as part of bread week.
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews The Great British Bake Off: Simple? Bake Off's biscuit challenge now requires a degree in dunking...
09/09/25 22:46
STEVENS: As I age, keeping up with the accelerating demands of technology can be nearly impossible - but I never thought I'd end up underqualified to eat a biscuit.
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Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen lead stars' pleas to Lords on assisted dying ahead of decisive 'end of life' vote
07/09/25 23:38
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen are urging peers to 'show the world Britain can lead with empathy and courage' on assisted dying.
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Alison Hammond's Great British Bake Off denim dress sold out immediately - but we've found a flattering alternative for autumn that's only £135
03/09/25 15:06
Alison Hammond stunned in a chic blue dress from Monsoon this week - and we've found flattering alternatives perfect for Autumn.
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The Great British Bake Off viewers brand show 'cringe, nonsense-ridden and a waste of time' just minutes into premiere as Noel Fielding's return to TV is overshadowed with complaints
03/09/25 08:41
Tuesday evening saw the highly-anticipated return of the sixteenth series much-loved Channel 4 programme.
Bake Off judge Prue Leith says women 'can't have it all' and admits she would have found full-time motherhood 'boring' ahead of show's return
02/09/25 10:10
The Great British Bake Off judge, 85, claims she could not have opened her restaurant, launched her cookery school or built her catering empire if she had married and had children in her twenties.
The Great British Bake Off's secret shame: How show was rejected for FIVE YEARS by TV bosses and compared to 'watching paint dry'
27/08/25 10:20
Co-creator Richard McKerrow has revealed that he spent years trying to convince television executives to commission the format before the BBC finally took a chance in 2010.
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Great British Bake Off fans baffled as beloved judge 'missing' from new trailer - but all isn't as it seems
13/08/25 19:41
The much-loved baking competition has become an autumn TV tradition, drawing in millions each year for a mix of spectacular showstoppers and kitchen disasters.
Welcome to Wilderness! Paddleboard yoga, hot tubs and a long table banquet... it can only be the most achingly middle-class festival of 2025
03/08/25 23:50
Lucky attendees at this year's Wilderness Festival only needed their best table manners and swimsuits for the four-day event at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire.
Celebrity Bake Off 'signs up iconic British girlband star as she joins A-list line-up'
15/07/25 21:36
Celebrity Bake Off is heating up - and an iconic British girlband star is set to join a slew of A-listers in the tent.
New Celebrity Bake Off judge 'revealed' ahead of upcoming series - and you'll definitely recognise her
15/07/25 19:53
Celebrity Bake Off is heating up - and a brand new judge is reportedly joining the tent.
Can anything stop plans for 'death on the NHS'? After MPs vote to LEGALISE assisted dying peers are urged to block or alter 'unsafe' suicide law
20/06/25 15:25
The Commons backed allowing medics to help terminally ill people to die this afternoon despite warnings that the legislation is unsafe.
MPs led by Keir Starmer vote to LEGALISE assisted dying in the most seismic change to suicide law in decades despite warnings law is unsafe
20/06/25 13:30
Medics will be allowed to help the terminally ill end their own lives after a bitterly contested vote in the Commons this afternoon.
The 'horrific' experience that almost derailed Bake Off legend Prue Leith's entire TV career - before major showbiz U-turn
08/06/25 06:31
The Cordon Bleu-trained cook (pictured), 85, started out in catering, before opening a Michelin-starred restaurant in Notting Hill and a school for budding chefs.
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Paul Hollywood and his wife Melissa Spalding enjoy rare joint outing as they attend Chelsea Flower Show
19/05/25 14:57
Paul Hollywood and his wife Melissa Spalding enjoyed a rare outing together on Monday as they arrived at the opening day of Chelsea Flower Show.
Prue Leith's husband John makes cheeky joke live on This Morning as the couple reveal how they met
09/05/25 13:13
The Great British Bake Off star, 85, and her husband John Playfair, 77, sat down with hosts Alison Hammond , 50, and Dermot O'Leary , 51, on the ITV show.
Prue Leith, 85, admits she 'hasn't got much longer left' and is being 'pretty close' to needing a carer as she leans on beloved husband John Playfair for support
19/04/25 15:13
The Great British Bake Off judge, 85, admitted that she is not as sprightly as she once was and 'pretty close' to needing a carer to help her busy schedule.
Ruth Langsford forced to apologise as Prue Leith swears live on Loose Women during rant about brutal snub she received at supermarket
14/04/25 14:45
The 85-year-old appeared on the ITV show to chat to Ruth, Kelle Bryan and Coleen Nolan and got chatting about her show Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen.
Prue Leith, 85, takes a swipe at women claiming 'they seem to think of nothing but themselves' as she admits she thinks 'feminism is confusing for boys'
12/04/25 10:04
The TV presenter, 85, known for her elaborate outfits on TV, admitted that she is 'irritated' by their 'endless self-absorption' as she described today's female culture as 'constant me, me, me'.
Great British Bake Off fans all say the same thing as Prue Leith is replaced for celebrity Stand Up To Cancer episode
16/03/25 23:03
Channel 4 confirmed that Caroline Waldegrave OBE would be taking over from Prue temporarily, after the TV star, 84, confirmed last year that she'll be taking a break from the specials.
First look at Prue Leith's Bake Off replacement as new judge turns bad cop in Channel 4 teaser clip
14/03/25 18:41
Prue Leith has official been replaced on The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer 2025 line-up revealed: Full list of famous faces out to impress Paul Hollywood and new judge Caroline Waldegrave
06/03/25 01:54
Kate Garraway, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and Maxine Peake are among the stars taking part in Celebrity Great British Bake Off, which begins on March 16.
Prue Leith is left red faced after 'embarrassing' hearing aid blunder as she reveals she is going deaf
05/03/25 01:50
Prue Leith has revealed she has started to wear hearing aids after 'struggling to be able to hear'.
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Prue Leith serves up hard truth to struggling youngsters
05/03/25 00:01
Addressing an audience of students at the Cambridge Union this week, the Bake Off judge warned them that they might not like what she was planning to tell them.
The next series of Bake Off could be my last, admits Prue Leith
23/02/25 00:11
The 85-year-old told The Mail on Sunday she was 'very keen' to step away from the popular Channel 4 show before she was pushed, and 'might stop next year'.
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Now Prue Leith's real fashion royalty! Bake Off star's bold pink satin dress is made of recycled Sandringham milk cartons
21/02/25 00:33
The Bake Off star, 85, appeared on the catwalk at the Vin + Omi show wearing a pink satin coat dress made using black walnut, beetroot madder and oak recycled from the royal Norfolk pile.
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Prue Leith, 85, stuns in a bold pink satin dress and sunglasses as she takes to the runway during London Fashion Week
20/02/25 12:00
Prue Leith commanded attention as she modelled a dramatic pink gown on the catwalk at the VIN + OMI show during London Fashion Week on Wednesday.
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Loose Women star shows off VERY dramatic new look as she takes to the runway during London Fashion Week
20/02/25 01:54
The Loose Women star, 62, turned heads with her very dramatic hairstyle as she wore her blonde locks in an extravagant updo.
Prue Leith shows age is just a number as she wows in black swimsuit while celebrating her 85th birthday over in Australia following emotional confession about her health
18/02/25 11:47
The Great British Bake Off star beamed from ear to ear while posing in the water as she celebrated her 85th birthday, completing the look with a pair of her signature quirky earrings
Prue Leith's Great Celebrity Bake Off replacement is confirmed as the full cast for the 2025 series is revealed
30/01/25 08:54
Prue Leith's Great Celebrity Bake Off replacement has been confirmed amid the full cast for the 2025 series being revealed.
Prue Leith, 84, admits she is 'conscious it's nearly the end' of her life in an emotional confession about her health
29/01/25 08:58
Joining the Loose Women panel on Wednesday for a special edition of the show named 70 plus, the Great British Bake Off judge, 84, candidly said there were 'all sorts of things wrong' with ageing.
The Masked Singer viewers are convinced that a music megastar is behind Dressed Crab - and Mo Gilligan has already guessed it
26/01/25 01:53
The ITV show - which sees celebrities conceal their identities and perform pop songs before a judging panel - returned for its sixth series in early January.
The Masked Singer fans are left frustrated after 'obvious' identity of Pegasus and accuse show of 'not altering or disguising voice' as huge Bake Off star is revealed
05/01/25 21:38
The Masked Singer viewers were left frustrated on Sunday night when a huge Bake Off star was revealed as Pegasus.
I'll be cooking my family's entire Christmas dinner in 5 air fryers this year - it's a no brainer
24/12/24 11:59
Beverley Jarvis, 75, is cooking a festive meal for 14 loved ones with the help of five air fryers rather than a traditional oven - and told BBC Kent that certain dishes come out 'better than perfect.'
Paul Hollywood reveals the one thing he hates about Christmas Bake Off ahead of first ever soap-themed special
17/12/24 15:21
The celebrity chef, 58, will be joined by fellow judge Prue Leith and hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond on Christmas Eve - with a special performance from Paloma Faith.
I was adopted by Prue Leith and instead of Bake Off showstoppers I ate fish fingers and beans and had a 'ridiculously' strict bedtime - but my 'idyllic' childhood saw me take in kids in need
14/12/24 13:30
The TV personality, 80, adopted then 16-month-old Li-Da from Cambodia, now 48, with her late husband Rayne Kruger and raised her in the Cotswolds alongside their son Danny, 50, a Tory MP.
Dame Prue Leith: 'Stupid' BBC should have kept Gregg Wallace in check - as she says he probably 'has no idea what he's done wrong'
08/12/24 01:17
But the broadcaster, author and restaurateur, 84, insisted the MasterChef host should not be 'cancelled or sacked' over claims of sexually inappropriate behaviour.
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Prue Leith sends This Morning into chaos with haphazard cooking demo - with Alison in hysterics as she admits 'it's a mess - wasn't the best idea!'
29/11/24 15:54
This Morning descended into chaos on Friday's show as Prue Leith 's cooking segment went disastrously wrong.
Our best-ever Christmas recipes by Britain's top chefs, from Jamie Oliver to Rick Stein. They share their favourite dishes and the kitchen gadgets that make great gifts - and that they couldn't live without...
29/11/24 11:58
Prunes soaked in port, a pair of cockerels and packet stuffing... they're just some of the surprises these top TV chefs served up when we asked for their favourite festive memories.
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Scientists have developed a lickable VR device - and it could allow you to taste foods through your TV during cooking shows like The Great British Bake Off
28/11/24 15:44
If you've ever watched a cooking show and wished you could taste the food on screen, scientists may now have the solution.
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Watch heart-stopping moment Bake Off contestant destroys hanging showstopper cake just inches from the judging table in nightmare blunder
27/11/24 16:55
A Bake Off contestant destroyed her hanging showstopper cake just inches from the judging table.
Who won Bake Off? Georgie Grasso wins series as she impresses judges with her 'delicious' baking
26/11/24 21:22
The 34-year-old paediatric nurse from Carmarthenshire in Wales beat fellow finalists Christiaan de Vries, 33, and Dylan Bachelet, 20.
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Great British Bake Off fans in fury as favourite who 'didn't put a foot wrong' is 'robbed' of a place in the final
19/11/24 21:37
Viewers were stunned by the eviction, saying the baker had been 'robbed' of a place in the final next week.
Prue Leith reveals how she called out nuns' sex abuse at her school - but ended up pitying them before being kicked out of past pupils society
17/11/24 00:02
Prue, speaking about her teenage years, told how the English nuns at her South African school would make girls cry so that they could then comfort them in a 'sexual' way.
What book has Prue Leith tried twice and still can't stand?
15/11/24 00:01
This week, Prue Leith answers our questions, what's she reading now, what would she take to a desert island, what gave her the reading bug, and what book left her cold?
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I'm Bake Off's unsung hero - you've seen my creations in every single episode but I haven't made it onto screens in 14 years
06/11/24 16:09
The series has become known for its blend of culinary talent, touching stories, and incredible humour.
Great British Bake Off leaves viewers blushing with 'rudest episode ever' as Sumayah is eliminated from the tent after suffering a meringue meltdown
06/11/24 01:04
The episode of the hit Channel 4 baking show was full of innuendos and jokes, helped by the choice of technical challenge from judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood .
Prue Leith, 80, says she has become 'more reckless' because she is 'near the end of her life'
05/11/24 17:36
Prue Leith is taking life in her stride as she revealed on Tuesday that she has become 'more reckless' with her life decisions as she ages.
Kylie Jenner reveals her favourite British TV show as she sheds a tear while watching programme on her private jet
30/10/24 08:10
The Kylie Cosmetics founder, 27, admitted in a vlog on TikTok that she loves the baking show and even confessed to crying while catching up on Caramel Week's episodes.
Andy becomes the next contestant to be eliminated from the Great British Bake Off after his Paris-Brest tower dramatically COLLAPSES
22/10/24 21:02
Andy was the latest baker to be eliminated from The Great British Bake Off during Tuesday night's dramatic episode.
Great British Bake Off Halloween special is slapped with a 'woke' trigger warning for younger viewers - before noticing the accidental error
21/10/24 00:25
Channel 4 issued an accidental warning on an old Halloween-themed episode of the Great British Bake Off.
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The Great British Bake Off's Prue Leith reveals the embarrassing gaffes she made while serving tea to the late Queen
16/10/24 14:14
In a clip shared by The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday, Prue explained how her plan to take initiative backfired, as it resulted in a cuppa that wasn't quite to the late Queen's exact taste.
Great British Bake Off star Mike Wilkins is the latest contestant to face elimination from the tent after chaotic episode saw Noel Fielding almost ruin one showstopper
15/10/24 20:54
After a difficult time during Caramel Week, the farmer fell at the final hurdle after his caramel cake was deemed closer to a tiramisu by the judges.
Dame Prue Leith, 84, reveals she once considered leaving Bake Off because she is 'getting really old' and needs a holiday with her grandchildren
10/10/24 11:49
Dame Prue Leith revealed that she once considered leaving The Great British Bake Off as the show's recording schedule clashed with her seeing her family.
Sandi Toksvig takes aim at The Great British Bake Off as she reveals what filming the show was REALLY like
09/10/24 14:04
The presenter, 66, has revealed what filming The Great British Bake Off was really like.
Great British Bake Off star John breaks down in tears and walks out after bread disaster as he becomes the latest contestant to leave the competition
08/10/24 20:57
Emotions were running high in the tent once again on Tuesday evening as the bakers tackled bread for week three.
How Great British Bake Off has has weathered presenter spats, a carousel of hosts and 'tension' in the tent
08/10/24 16:05
Earlier this week, Danish-British comedian Sandi Toksvig - who co-hosted the show from 2017-2020 - revealed that her Bake Off stint felt like 'the longest three years of her life'.
Great British Bake Off is thrown into chaos when 'two bakers collapse and one quits' in dramatic episode
01/10/24 17:43
Viewers are set for one of the most shocking episodes in the shows history, where the contestants will 'drop like flies,' according to The Mirror.
PRUE LEITH: I may be enjoying a merry old age, but I've spent 'a lot of time' thinking about how to stockpile enough morphine to end my own life. Suicide is a horrible option, but suffering is a horrible option too...
27/09/24 11:11
'I plan to have a merry and expensive old age,' says Prue Leith cheerfully, tucking into lunch at a restaurant run by her old friend and rival Sally Clarke in London 's Notting Hill.
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