Nigella Lawson is set to bring her unique brand of warmth and expertise to The Great British Bake Off, replacing Prue Leith who stepped down after nine seasons. According to Lawson, she is feeling a mix of emotions - "uncharacteristically rather lost for words" and yet "bubbling with excitement". This sentiment was echoed by Leith herself, describing the arrival of her successor as a thrilling prospect.
Lawson, a veteran TV chef known for her high-end recipes, has been absent from British screens in recent years. Her last series, Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat, aired on BBC One in 2020, and since then she has appeared more frequently on Australian television. However, it is worth noting that Lawson's return to the UK was somewhat delayed, with her last stint as a judge being on the Australian version of My Kitchen Rules in 2022.
As an experienced TV presenter, Lawson has worked extensively for Channel 4, including stints on shows such as Nigella Bites and The Taste. On this latter series, contestants prepared dishes for Lawson, Anthony Bourdain, and French chef Ludo Lefebvre to sample.
The arrival of Lawson is a timely one for the baking competition, which has seen its ratings decline in recent years. The show's Channel 4 numbers have never matched those achieved on BBC One during its original run, when it averaged around 10 million viewers per episode. However, with Lawson at the helm, there is a sense that this summer's series will be as mouthwatering as ever - much like her famous chocolate Guinness cake.
For its part, Channel 4 has expressed excitement about the partnership between Bake Off and Nigella. Ian Katz of Channel 4 said: "We're incredibly excited about the marriage of two great British icons: Bake Off and Nigella... this summer's series will be as mouthwatering a prospect as her chocolate Guinness cake".
Lawson, a veteran TV chef known for her high-end recipes, has been absent from British screens in recent years. Her last series, Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat, aired on BBC One in 2020, and since then she has appeared more frequently on Australian television. However, it is worth noting that Lawson's return to the UK was somewhat delayed, with her last stint as a judge being on the Australian version of My Kitchen Rules in 2022.
As an experienced TV presenter, Lawson has worked extensively for Channel 4, including stints on shows such as Nigella Bites and The Taste. On this latter series, contestants prepared dishes for Lawson, Anthony Bourdain, and French chef Ludo Lefebvre to sample.
The arrival of Lawson is a timely one for the baking competition, which has seen its ratings decline in recent years. The show's Channel 4 numbers have never matched those achieved on BBC One during its original run, when it averaged around 10 million viewers per episode. However, with Lawson at the helm, there is a sense that this summer's series will be as mouthwatering as ever - much like her famous chocolate Guinness cake.
For its part, Channel 4 has expressed excitement about the partnership between Bake Off and Nigella. Ian Katz of Channel 4 said: "We're incredibly excited about the marriage of two great British icons: Bake Off and Nigella... this summer's series will be as mouthwatering a prospect as her chocolate Guinness cake".
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. Still, her passion for baking is infectious and she always makes food look so bloody delicious 
. Plus, I love how Channel 4 is hyping up this partnership - it's like they're trying to make us believe this summer's series will be even better than before 
. But let's be real, it'll probably still be Bake Off at its core, just with a few fancy flourishes from Nigella 
. I'm intrigued to see how it all shakes out! 
just heard the news that Nigella Lawson is back on The Great British Bake Off and I'm SO down 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to watch someone with her level of expertise and warmth in the kitchen? I've been missing her cooking shows since she stepped away from BBC One, and this feels like the perfect opportunity for her to bring some magic back to the show. Plus, let's be real, that chocolate Guinness cake is still one of the best things ever 
i love baking but i've never been good at it lol what kind of baked goods do you guys like eating more? i'm still on season 3 of her last series and i have no idea what happened to Prue Leith 
she was my judge back then... is Nigella gonna be just as mean to us contestants or just as nice? 
I mean, it's nice to see Nigella Lawson returning to our screens after a while. Her cooking shows have always been so inviting and delicious-sounding... like that famous chocolate Guinness cake 
. Channel 4 seems pretty hyped about the partnership, and I'm curious to see how it'll play out. Fingers crossed it'll be as tasty as Nigella's recipes 
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i'm so stoked to hear that nigella lawson is back on our screens! her presence is gonna bring a whole new level of warmth and expertise to the great british bake off 
can't wait to see what she whips up in the kitchen! and tbh, channel 4's ratings have been kinda slumping lately 
btw, has anyone seen the latest redesign of the bake off logo? 
. I remember watching her cook shows with my grandma and now my own kids are going to get to enjoy them too 
. It's like a dream come true. The new series is going to be EPIC and I'm already imagining the delicious bakes we'll see 
. Bring on summer and let's get baking!!! 
. I mean, who else can make a show like that just by being their wonderful self? 
. And let's be real, her last stint on Aussie TV was a bit weird (what's up with that? 
). Anyway, I'm confident this summer's series will be BAKE-OFF GOLD 
. Bring it on, Nigella! 
I don't think Lawson being back on The Great British Bake Off is necessarily a good thing. I mean, have you seen the way she's been avoiding the UK lately? Like, she's only just returning now, and it's not like she's exactly repping her homeland here. Plus, the show's ratings have been declining anyway, so what's the real incentive here? Channel 4's all excited about the "marriage" of Bake Off and Nigella, but isn't that just a fancy way of saying they're willing to sacrifice artistic integrity for the sake of a pretty face? 
. 10 million viewers per episode was a big deal back in the day, but i'm not expecting it now 
. It's been ages since we've seen her back on our screens in the UK, but I think it's just what The Bake Off needed - someone who can bring that extra special something