Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off judge following Dame Prue Leith announcing she was stepping down after nine years. But Nigella also admitted being daunted by the big shoes had to fill, following two 'great dames' in Prue and original judge Dame Mary Berry. Of course it's daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I'm also bubbling with excitement. 'The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it's a National Treasure – and it's a huge honour to be entrusted with it.' Nigella has also received Dame's Prue's approval, who said: 'I'm thrilled that Nigella is to experience brilliant Bake Off.

Source: Daily Mail January 26, 2026 13:13 UTC