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Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off Judge following Dame Prue Leith announcing she was stepping down.
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.
Nigella said in a statement: ‘I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now.
‘Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement.
‘The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it.
‘I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come, I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!’
Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake OffJudge following Dame Prue Leith announcing she was stepping down
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
