Tuesday, January 27, 2026-Beloved British food writer and television chef Nigella Lawson has been officially confirmed as the new judge on the hit baking competition The Great British Bake Off, stepping into the role vacated by Dame Prue Leith after nine seasons on the show.
Lawson, 66, expressed excitement and humility about taking over, saying it’s “daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry” but that she’s “bubbling with excitement” to join the acclaimed series. The Great British Bake Off has become a staple of British television, known for its warm competition, creative bakes, and gentle humour.
Prue Leith, who announced her departure earlier this month, said she had loved her time in the Bake Off tent and was thrilled that Lawson would be her successor. Leith’s tenure began in 2017 when she replaced Mary Berry, and over nine seasons she judged hundreds of baking challenges alongside long‑standing judge Paul Hollywood and hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. Leith praised Lawson’s appointment and welcomed her to the Bake Off family, sharing that she was “so hoping it would be Nigella.”
Lawson’s appointment marks a notable return to British television for the celebrated chef, who has written numerous cookbooks and hosted multiple cooking shows over the years. She brings her signature warmth, culinary expertise, and personality to the Bake Off tent, joining Hollywood and the presenting duo for the show’s next series. Fans have greeted the news with enthusiasm, eager to see how Lawson’s style and insight will shape the next chapter of this beloved baking competition.
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