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Paul Hollywood breaks silence on Nigella joining Great British Bake Off
Paul Hollywood commended Nigella Lawson's expertise and warmth as she replaces Dame Prue Leith, joining him as the third judge on Great British Bake Off since 2010.
- Paul Hollywood praised Nigella Lawson, saying `She knows what she's talking about`, after her appointment was announced.
- Wanting to enjoy more holidays and work less, Nigella Lawson explained she left after nine series, as detailed in The Spectator.
- Using his long tenure on the show, Hollywood said `It comes down to knowledge – both Mary and Prue have amazing taste-buds and a huge depth of knowledge of what they're talking about, and Nigella exactly the same, comes from the same mould`.
- Her academic background includes reading Modern Languages at Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall, and a portrait of her was hung there in 2018 to inspire students, she said on ITV's This Morning.
- Coverage has questioned Dame Prue Leith's departure, asking `Why did Prue Leith leave Bake Off?`, while some reports included a sensational claim she was 'planning suicide', and colleagues reflected it had been a joy to work with her.
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Paul Hollywood breaks silence on Nigella joining Great British Bake Off
Paul Hollywood has broken his silence on Nigella Lawson joining the Great British Bake Off on Channel 4.
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