Nigella Lawson confirmed as new Bake OFf judge

Nigella Lawson has officially joined The Great British Bake Off, replacing Prue Leith.

In a statement issued today, Nigella said: “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!”

The next series will be filmed in the Spring and will launch late Summer on Channel 4.