March 16th 2024.
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Some unfortunate news for fans of The Great British Bake Off - Dame Prue Leith will no longer be judging the beloved baking competition. The 84-year-old chef has decided to take a break from the show's upcoming celebrity version in order to focus on her other hobbies.
Prue has been a judge on the popular Channel 4 show since 2017, alongside fellow judge Paul Hollywood who has been a part of it since its inception in 2010. Her representative reassured fans by sharing a statement from Prue herself, stating that she loves working on Bake Off and is looking forward to filming the next series and meeting the new batch of bakers. She also clarified that she will only be stepping back from the Celebrity series due to the filming commitment involved, as the show films back-to-back.
Prue famously took over from Mary Berry when the show moved to Channel 4, so naturally, there is already speculation about who could potentially fill her shoes. However, fans need not panic as she is only leaving for the Celebrity version, not the main show.
One of the top contenders for Prue's spot is the iconic Nigella Lawson, who has been a staple of British TV since the 00s. The 64-year-old has even worked with Channel 4 previously for her debut show Nigella Bites. With her cheeky and innuendo-filled cooking style, she would be a perfect fit for the Bake Off tent.
Another potential candidate is pastry chef Ravneet Gill, who has already judged on the Junior Bake Off since 2020. She joined the show after Prue left and has been a hit with viewers thanks to her chemistry with fellow judge Liam Charles. While she may not have the same level of celebrity status as some other chefs, she certainly has the necessary expertise and experience to take on the role.
It's impossible to talk about potential replacements without mentioning the most successful winner in Bake Off history - Nadiya Hussain. The 39-year-old charmed the British public with her perfect cakes and unforgettable iced buns during her winning season in 2010. Since then, she has cooked for the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations and regularly appears as a panellist on Loose Women. As a former contestant, Nadiya would understand the pressures of the show like no one else and could bring a more culturally diverse perspective to the challenges.
Other names being thrown into the mix include Lorraine Pascale, who has had a successful career as a model, actress, author, and baker. She also had her own bakery in London before moving to the US to work on the Food Network. And there's also Candice Brown, the lipstick queen who won the seventh series of Bake Off in 2016 and has since made a name for herself by cooking on ITV's This Morning and appearing on shows like Dancing On Ice and Mastermind.
Although it may be a long shot, there's also the possibility of bringing legendary chef Delia Smith out of retirement for a special series of Bake Off. The 82-year-old was credited with boosting egg sales in the UK with her cooking series and it would certainly be a dream come true for fans to see her back on their screens.
While we may not know for sure who will replace Prue on the celebrity version of Bake Off, one thing is certain - whoever it may be, they will have some big shoes to fill.
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