The Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith has explained her reasoning for stepping back from the celebrity version of the Channel 4 show. Earlier this week it was confirmed that the 84-year-old would be leaving Celebrity Bake Off – but she’ll remain as a judge on the regular edition.
Explaining her decision to Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on This Morning on Thursday, March 14, Prue said: “I'm still doing The Great American Baking show, I'm still doing the Great British Bake Off – which is the two main shows of Bake Off. What I'm not doing this year is the celebrity one and it's mainly because these things are filmed back to back the whole way through the summer.
“You start in April and you end at the end of August and honestly you get no time off. I'm getting a bit old and there are places I want to go to and other things I want to do.” Get the best user experience with WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android
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Channel 4 confirmed that Prue would be stepping back from Celebrity Bake Off in a statement provided to The Independent which read: “Prue will be joining Paul as usual to judge The Great British Bake Off but will be stepping back from The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.” Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson is said to be in the running to replace the South African food writer in her absence.
The upcoming series of the celebrity Great British Bake Off is currently airing on Channel 4. The cast features a mix of famous faces including Jodie Whittaker, Danny Dyer, Joe Locke, and Oti Mabuse.
Prue is currently fronting her own cooking TV show with her husband John Playfair, titled Prue Leith’s Cotswolds Kitchen, on ITV1 and ITVX. The Great British Bake Off airs on Channel 4. You can keep up to date with the latest TV and showbiz news by signing up to the newsletter here.
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Channel 4 confirmed that Prue would be stepping back from Celebrity Bake Off in a statement provided to The Independent which read: “Prue will be joining Paul as usual to judge The Great British Bake Off but will be stepping back from The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.” Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson ...
Why is Prue Leith leaving Bake Off? ›
“Prue absolutely loves working on Bake Off but filming two series a year can be punishing on top of her other commitments,” the source explained. “She has already filmed the normal series, which will air this year but she will not appear on the celebrity version.
Does Prue Leith still have a restaurant? ›
In 1960, Leith moved to London to attend the Cordon Bleu Cookery School and then began a business supplying high-quality business lunches. This grew to become Leith's Good Food, a party and event caterer. In 1969, she opened Leith's, her Michelin-starred restaurant in Notting Hill, eventually selling it in 1995.
Who owns the rights to Great British Bake Off? ›
2.7 All intellectual and other property rights, including trademarks, trade names, domain names and copyright, in the GBBO Sites, and any material or information contained in or downloaded from the GBBO Sites are owned by or licensed to Love Productions Limited or any of its affiliates.
What happened to Francis from Great British Bake Off? ›
Frances Quinn was crowned the Great British Bake Off winner in 2013, and has since gone on to release a cookery book, Quinntessential Baking. Frances' recipes feature on BBC Good Food and she has even appeared in Vogue.
Did Prue Leith have a Michelin star? ›
Even so, Leith's career is impressive and filled with accomplishments, perhaps most notably earning a Michelin Star. Leith received her formal training from London's renowned Cordon Bleu Cookery School starting in 1960.
Who is replacing Prue Leith? ›
The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith is temporarily stepping back from the celebrity version of the show due to her other work commitments. Nigella Lawson is reportedly the favourite to replace Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer when filming for the show commences again this summer.
Why did Mary Berry leave Bake Off? ›
Mary left GBBO because the U.K. series switched networks. The show, which originally aired on BBC, decided to move to Channel 4 instead of sticking with BBC. Unhappy with the decision, Mary left the cast to show her loyalty to BBC.
Has Prue Leith got a son? ›
Who replaced Prue Leith on Great British menu? ›
On 28 October 2016, it was confirmed that Prue Leith was leaving the show and would be replaced by Andi Oliver for series 12 in 2017. On 1 October 2019, Susan Calman was announced as the new presenter for series 15. Filming took place in Stratford-upon-Avon and was completed in November 2019.
In 2009, a Sunday Times article revealed that Fielding developed alcohol-induced hepatitis during his college years; he said that he was helped through this time by his friend and collaborator Nigel Coan. This forced him not to drink alcohol for six months, which led him to become teetotal for a couple of years.
Why did Noel leave Bake Off? ›
He explained that it had become too much of a struggle juggling his various TV commitments. “Farewell Bake Off!” he wrote in a statement. “It's been a delicious experience and I can't imagine a more fun way of spending my summers.
Why did Sandi leave the British baking show? ›
At the time, Toksvig said she was leaving “to spend more time with my other work”. As my waistline will testify, Bake Off is an all-consuming show,” she said in her statement. “Spending time with Prue [Leith], Paul [Hollywood] and Noel has been one of the great pleasures of my life.
Who is the richest Bake Off winner? ›
Nadiya Hussain MBE, 38, won The Great British Bake Off in 2015, and earns the most of all the Bake Off winners.
What is the illness in The Great British Bake Off? ›
She was then rushed outside. A tearful Tasha was comforted by new host Alison Hammond. Tasha was filmed having a discussion with the camera crew and revealed she had suffered with a migraine the night before. The decision was made for her to go home.
Why did The Great British Bake Off change hosts? ›
Lucas said that, after a time, he felt that he wanted to focus more on Fantasy Football League, writing a book and musical, and working on a new TV series with his former Little Britain co-star David Walliams.
Did Prue leave the Great British Baking Show? ›
"Prue will be joining Paul [Hollywood] as usual to judge The Great British Bake Off, but will be stepping back from The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer," the statement reads.
Who are the new judges on Bake Off 2024? ›
Bake Off: The Professionals 2024 judges
Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Benoit Blin and former Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel Cherish Finden will be back once more as judges of Bake Off: The Professionals.
Who will replace Prue? ›
Nigella Lawson is the “favourite” to replace Prue Leith as a judge on Great British Bake Off, Channel 4 insiders claim. Leith, 84, is taking a break from the show, with sources citing her age.
Is Prue Leith a baker? ›
Prue is a (literal) dame, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef, a Michelin-starred restaurateur. She's ghost-written recipes for royals, improved the catering on British railways, and has 12 books under her belt. She's arguably overqualified to judge amateur bakers, even if they are the best in Britain.
