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Nigella Lawson will replace Prue Leith as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, joining Paul Hollywood for the show's 17th series on Channel 4; Leith is stepping back, and Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding will continue as hosts.
The Great British Bake Off will no longer feature national-themed challenge weeks in its upcoming 13th series after facing criticism for casual racism. The show received backlash for its Japan, Germany, and Mexico-themed weeks, with viewers finding the portrayal of cultures to be inauthentic and offensive. Executive producer Kieran Smith stated that they didn't want to offend anyone and that the show would return to its popular traditional roots, featuring regular themes such as cakes, biscuits, bread, patisserie, chocolate, and a new theme of party cakes. The show will also have a new host, Alison Hammond, alongside Noel Fielding, replacing Matt Lucas.
Alison Hammond has been announced as the new co-host of "The Great British Bake Off," replacing actor Matt Lucas. Hammond, a beloved presenter, shared the news on social media and will be joining forces with Noel Fielding to host the next series of the show on Channel 4 later this year. The Great British Bake Off has gained an international fan base via its streaming on Netflix.
Alison Hammond has been announced as the new co-host of "The Great British Bake Off," replacing Matt Lucas. Hammond, who participated in the celebrity version of the show in 2020, will join Noel Fielding as co-host on the next season. She is the first person of color to serve as a host on the long-running baking show. Hammond is best known in the U.K. as the presenter of ITV’s “This Morning.” The show finished Season 13 in November and will return for its celebrity edition on Channel 4 on Sunday.