January 16th 2024.
Sandi Toksvig made a big announcement in January of 2020 when she revealed that she would be leaving her role as a presenter on the popular show, Great British Bake Off. After three successful years at the helm, Sandi decided it was time to move on to other projects. In a recent interview, she shared her honest reasons for leaving the show.
Taking a cue from actress Kim Cattrall, who once famously said, "I don't want to be in a situation for even an hour where I'm not enjoying myself," Sandi explained that she also believes in prioritizing her own happiness. As the 65-year-old comedian started to feel bored in the baking tent, she knew it was time for her to step down and pursue new opportunities.
"I left Bake Off because I stopped having fun," Sandi confessed. Like a strict judge on the show, she didn't hold back in her critique of the situation. "I was literally standing there watching meringues dry and thinking, 'Oh my God, my brain is atrophying,'" she added in an interview with Radio Times.
Since leaving Bake Off, Sandi has not been tuning in to watch the show. She admits that she is not a fan of cake, but jokes that she would gladly host a show called The Great British Cheese Off instead. In fact, she believes that this concept would be a hit with viewers, and even mentions that Channel 5 would probably be interested in picking it up.
Meanwhile, the show continues to thrive with new hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, alongside judge Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith. Sandi, who is busy exploring her love for camemberts, is happy to see the show still going strong. Last year, Matty Edgell was crowned the winner of the 14th season.
In the same interview, Sandi expressed her disappointment with the lack of female hosts on television. She believes there should be more women in charge of shows and points out the lack of female chat show hosts. This issue was also recently brought up by comedy writer Laura Claxton, who pointed out the male-dominated Saturday line-up on ITV.
"Don't let broadcasters continue to focus women's representation on TV around trauma," Sandi urged. She wants to see more women being given the opportunity to showcase their talents and be silly on screen. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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