Dame Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off

Prue Leith is leaving "Bake Off"

Prue Leith has announced that she has taken her final turn around the “Bake Off” tent. After nine seasons as a judge on the popular British baking competition, Leith will be passing the metaphorical judges torch — or fork. “‘Bake Off’ has been a fabulous part of my life for the last nine years, I have genuinely loved it and I’m sure I’ll miss working with my fellow judges Paul, Alison and Noel and the teams at Love Productions and Channel 4,” wr…

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Leith announced she is stepping away from the popular baking competition on January 21.

Prue Leith exits ‘Great British Bake Off’ after 9 seasons: 'A fabulous part of my life'

One of the most beloved judges on “The Great British Bake Off” is hanging up her apron. Prue Leith, 86, a colorful star of the Netflix cooking hit, announced on Instagram Jan. 21 that she is stepping down from the show after nine seasons. “After nine series and judging more than 400 challenges, I have decided to step down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off,” she wrote. “Bake Off has been a fabulous part of my life for the last nine years, …

Nigella Lawson tipped to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off after judge quits

Just one day after Prue Leith announced her departure from The Great British Bake Off after nine years, it appears that another judge may have been found to take her place.The Sun has reported that food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson is in the final stages of contract discussions to join the show.A source told the publication: "Nigella’s recognised worldwide. She’s got the cheeky banter down to a tee, with all her work laden with the fun innu…

Prue Leith replacement on Great British Bake Off 'revealed' as popular TV cook

TV cook Nigella Lawson is rumoured to be replacing long-standing judge Prue Leith on the Great British Bake Off after she revealed she is leaving.

A recipe for change: Prue Leith hangs up her apron on Great British Bake Off as Nigella Lawson rumoured for a slice of the action

Dame Prue Leith looks set to leave The Great British Bake Off, prompting a major moment of change for one of Britain’s most beloved TV shows – and sparking speculation that Nigella Lawson could be preparing to step into the tent. After nearly a decade judging sponges, pastries and showstoppers, Leith is widely reported to be stepping back from the series. For fans, particularly British expats in… Source