Nigella Lawson has been appointed as the new judge on The Great British Bake Off, replacing Prue Leith, who stepped down to enjoy the summers in her garden. Lawson, known for her iconic cooking shows and signature style, will join forces with Paul Hollywood to guide contestants through the next series of the popular baking competition.
Lawson expressed her excitement about joining the show, saying she's "bubbling with" enthusiasm and describes it as an "honour" to be entrusted with the program. She praised Leith for her time on the show, calling her "sassy, fun and knowledgeable." When asked about what drew her to The Great British Bake Off, Lawson said, "The show is more than just a television program; it's a national treasure."
Lawson has been out of the spotlight in recent years, focusing on Australian television shows such as My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef. Her last cooking series for BBC One, Nigella Cook Eat Repeat, aired in 2020. She will now be joining forces with Paul Hollywood to revive ratings, which have declined significantly since the show moved from BBC to Channel 4.
The move comes at a time when Channel 4 is looking to boost its summer programming. According to Ian Katz, executive of Channel 4's content commissioning team, Lawson brings two great British icons together in an "exciting" partnership that promises to deliver "mouth-watering" viewing experiences.
Lawson expressed her excitement about joining the show, saying she's "bubbling with" enthusiasm and describes it as an "honour" to be entrusted with the program. She praised Leith for her time on the show, calling her "sassy, fun and knowledgeable." When asked about what drew her to The Great British Bake Off, Lawson said, "The show is more than just a television program; it's a national treasure."
Lawson has been out of the spotlight in recent years, focusing on Australian television shows such as My Kitchen Rules and MasterChef. Her last cooking series for BBC One, Nigella Cook Eat Repeat, aired in 2020. She will now be joining forces with Paul Hollywood to revive ratings, which have declined significantly since the show moved from BBC to Channel 4.
The move comes at a time when Channel 4 is looking to boost its summer programming. According to Ian Katz, executive of Channel 4's content commissioning team, Lawson brings two great British icons together in an "exciting" partnership that promises to deliver "mouth-watering" viewing experiences.
I'm low-key surprised she got the job 
. Don't get me wrong, Nigella's a legend and all, but I think it's gonna be tough for her to bring the same energy as Prue Leith 
. Leith was always so sassy and fun on camera, whereas Nigella's more of a... well, let's just say she's not exactly known for being super lively 
. Still, I guess Paul Hollywood's a good foil for her, and maybe their contrasting styles will keep the show fresh 
. And let's be real, it's not like Channel 4 was gonna find someone else who'd bring in viewers 
. The question is, how long until Nigella starts making everyone feel like they're stuck in a bad cooking show loop? 
she was always my queen of cooking shows and i love her vibe its gonna be so much fun watching her vibes with paul hollywood together 
hope they can rev up those ratings tho it's been feeling a bit stale lately 
and im all about that national treasure life 
! she's literally the queen of cooking and her energy is gonna bring so much excitement to the show 
. i love how passionate she is about it too, it's infectious! can't wait to see what kind of bakes she'll be judging 
. also, paul hollywood and nigella lawson together? perfection 
. fingers crossed for a new era of amazing baking on british tv 
️ I think Nigella Lawson is a perfect fit for The Great British Bake Off. She has this warm and inviting on-screen presence that would really work well with Paul Hollywood's more serious personality. It's also great that she's acknowledging Prue Leith's legacy while still bringing her own unique energy to the show 
. Given the decline in ratings, I hope Lawson can help revamp the program and attract some new viewers - the show's definitely lost some of its luster since it moved from BBC to Channel 4 
. Still, with two baking legends on board, I'm expecting some amazing episodes this summer! 
I'm excited to see how she'll bring her own unique style to the show, while still respecting the tradition of the competition.
I'm so stoked about Nigella joining The Great British Bake Off! She's always been a baking queen and her show is literally the best cooking show ever 
. Paul Hollywood needs someone with her sass and expertise, he's been ruffling contestants' feathers for years 
. I'm curious to see how they'll mix things up now that she's on board... will we get more epic fails or baking masterpieces? 