Rumors are circulating that Prue Leith, the iconic restaurateur, broadcaster, and culinary writer, might be leaving the Channel 4 baking competition series, The Great British Bake Off. Leith joined the show as a judge in 2017, right when it moved to Channel 4 from BBC One, and has since become one of the most celebrated aspects of the show. Accordingly, people want to know whether she is really exiting The Great British Bake Off.
Here are all the details on whether Prue Leith is leaving Bake Off.
Is Prue Leith leaving The Great British Bake Off?
No, Prue Leith is not leaving The Great British Bake Off. However, the 84-year-old TV icon is leaving the Great British Bake Off’s celebrity shows. In 2024, Leith disclosed that she would no longer appear in the special editions of The Great British Bake Off but would continue to be part of the main series.
Recently, Leith claimed that “old age stinks” when asked about the positive aspects of aging before elaborating that there were “all sorts of things that are wrong with old age.” She said she was “conscious this is nearly the end, though I agree that you then decide that you’re going to make the most of it and have fun. I think what we’re all saying is that we don’t care what people think as much as we did, and to be honest, I don’t even really care if I’m canceled.” (via Wales Online)
Who is replacing Prue Leith on The Great Celebrity Bake Off?
Caroline Waldegrave, Lady Waldegrave of North Hill, OBE, is set to replace Leith as a judge on The Great Celebrity Bake Off. Last week, Channel 4 shared a first-look image of this year’s panel for The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer. The image features 72-year-old Waldegrave, fellow judge Paul Hollywood, and presenters Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.
Leith and Waldegrave are longtime friends. Following the announcement, the former took to Instagram and shared. “Caroline is perfect! The kindest and most knowledgable teacher, the bakers will love her.” (via The Standard)
