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TV CHEF Prue Leith has been confirmed as the new judge alongside Paul Hollywood on Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off.
Presenters Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding will host the new-look show, which has moved from the BBC after it was sold by Love Productions last year.
Ms Leith replaces long-standing host Mary Berry, while Ms Toksvig and Fielding take over from previous presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.
Hollywood said he “could not be more delighted” about the show’s newcomers.
He said: “Prue is a hugely respected culinary legend and Sandi and Noel are warm and utterly hilarious. I cannot wait to get back in the tent with the bakers.”
Ms Leith, who formerly appeared as a judge on the BBC’s Great British Menu, said: “I am just so thrilled to be joining Paul, Sandi and Noel on the biggest show on TV and I cannot wait to see what the real stars of the show – the bakers – are going to create for us.
“It is such an honour to be part of The Great British Bake Off team.”
Fifteen to One and QI host Ms Toksvig said she is honoured to be part of “this national treasure of a show”.
She added: “Noel Fielding is one of the nicest guys in showbusiness. The first time I met him I felt like I had met a rather wayward cousin whose take on the world made me laugh. The only downside is that he has much better dress sense that I do.
“I spend my daytimes on Channel 4 already so it will be a treat to be there in the evenings. I am so delighted to be working with Love Productions and Channel 4 on this best-of-British show.”