The comedian will join the flagship Channel 4 show when filming resumes in the spring.

Matt Lucas to replace Sandi Toksvig as Great British Bake Off co-presenter

The comedian will not present a forthcoming series, she said in a statement. 

Sandi Toksvig quits as Great British Bake Off presenter

Health Secretary Matt Hancock called for the comprehensive review in June.

Former Army officer Sophie Faldo won The Great British Bake Off - but it's not news for many after judge spoiler.


The Great British Bake Off's Flo says the show has given her a "new lease of life" following the death of her husband, Richard.


Returning judge Paul Hollywood is joined by Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig. 

TV chef Prue Leith has been confirmed as the new judge alongside Paul Hollywood on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off.

The GBBO winner is set for a showdown with the programme that made her name as she signs up to new BBC rival programme. 

Leith, a former Great British Menu judge, will be seen as a "like for like" replacement for former GBBO star Berry, according to reports.

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood said the reaction to the programme's move to Channel 4 was "out of control".

Secrets From Britain's Great Houses will be the baker's first series since the end of The Great British Bake Off.

Fourteen million people tuned in to watch Candice Brown bake her way to victory in a hotly contested royal themed final.

She caused as much of a stir with her pout as she did with her baking - so could lipstick be a sideline for this year's Bake Off winner?

Jane Beedle, Andrew Smyth, and Candice Brown went head-to-head in a closely contested royal themed final.  



The final three bakers left in the Great British Bake Off will take to the tent one last time tonight in a bid to be crowned champion.