The TV cook was revealed to be the new judge after Dame Prue Leith left the beloved Channel 4 programme earlier this month. Nigella is the third judge to work alongside Paul, 59, after Dame Prue and Dame Mary Berry before her. Nigella Lawson speaks on joining the Great British Bake OffSpeaking during an appearance on ITV's This Morning, Nigella said: "I feel that I'm not someone who looks for fault. Writing for The Spectator, Dame Prue spoke about why she chose to leave the popular show, saying: "I have been dithering for years about when to stop judging The Great British Bake Off. Are you excited to see Nigella Lawson join the Great British Bake Off?

Source: The Times January 29, 2026 14:00 UTC