entertainment
January 26, 2026
Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Great British Bake Off judge
The TV cook and food writer replaces Prue Leith, who has stepped down after nine seasons on the show
TL;DR
- Nigella Lawson is the new judge on The Great British Bake Off.
- She replaces Prue Leith, who is leaving after nine seasons at age 86.
- Lawson will join Paul Hollywood for the upcoming 17th series.
- Lawson expressed excitement and honored to be entrusted with the show.
- Leith is thrilled about Lawson joining and praised her culinary knowledge.
- Lawson has recent experience judging in Australia and previously worked with Channel 4.
- The show's ratings have declined since 2020, though the most recent season saw a slight increase.
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