Nigella Lawson Joins ‘The Great British Bake Off’ as New Judge for Season 17 — Learn More About Her Here!

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Nigella Lawson is bringing her signature charm and culinary expertise to The Great British Bake Off! The beloved TV chef has been announced as the new judge for the 17th series, taking over for Prue Leith, who stepped down after nine seasons to “spend summers enjoying my garden,” adding, “I’m 86 for goodness sake!”

Lawson will join longtime judge Paul Hollywood, who has been a staple of the baking competition since it debuted on BBC Two in 2010.

“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,” Lawson shared. “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.”

Leith added her endorsement, saying, “I’m thrilled that Nigella is to experience brilliant Bake Off. She’s sassy, fun and she knows her onions – and her croissants, cake and crumble.”

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