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North Wales Chronicle
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Prue Leith's update on Great British Bake Off exit rumours
It comes as The Masked Singer star was replaced by Caroline Waldegrave as a judge alongside Paul Hollywood on the latest series of the Stand Up 2 Cancer Celebrity Bake Off specials, which left fans concerned. Earlier this week, Prue appeared on ITV's Lorraine to speak about her role as guest chef at Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire this month, as she prepares to head a banquet for hundreds of people. A post shared by Dame Prue Leith (@prueleith) But she also addressed her future on Bake Off and explained: 'I keep being asked if I'm leaving. 'This is because I left the celebrity [version]. I stopped doing that last year because I just hadn't had a holiday in the summer for eight years. I've only given up Celebrity [Bake Off]." Confirming she is still a huge part of the original baking show, described as 'mother of them all', Prue added: 'I still do The Great American Bake Off, which we are filming at the moment, and I still do The Great British Bake Off, which I love, and is the mother of them all." Revealing why the 85-year-old has no plans on going anywhere just yet, Prue commented: "It's the best job in telly. It's absolutely the best job in telly, I don't have to learn lines, I don't have to have a script. I don't have to rehearse. I just walk on and eat cake." You can watch Prue's full Loraine interview on ITVX. Cherish Finden is reportedly set to take over Prue's role on the celebrity Bake Off specials in 2026, following Caroline stepping in this year, according to The Sun. Recommended reading: Line of Duty icon surprises fans after announcing massive career move Emmerdale star announces birth of baby boy and shares adorable video with fans Everything to know on ITV's Karen Pirie series 2 starring Lauren Lyle Many will recognise Cherish from Bake Off: The Professionals. She joined as a judge in 2016, alongside Benoit Blin. The 57-year-old professional also currently works for one of London's top hotels (The Langham) as their executive pastry chef.
South Wales Guardian
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Prue Leith's update on Great British Bake Off exit rumours
It comes as The Masked Singer star was replaced by Caroline Waldegrave as a judge alongside Paul Hollywood on the latest series of the Stand Up 2 Cancer Celebrity Bake Off specials, which left fans concerned. Earlier this week, Prue appeared on ITV's Lorraine to speak about her role as guest chef at Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire this month, as she prepares to head a banquet for hundreds of people. A post shared by Dame Prue Leith (@prueleith) But she also addressed her future on Bake Off and explained: 'I keep being asked if I'm leaving. 'This is because I left the celebrity [version]. I stopped doing that last year because I just hadn't had a holiday in the summer for eight years. I've only given up Celebrity [Bake Off]." Confirming she is still a huge part of the original baking show, described as 'mother of them all', Prue added: 'I still do The Great American Bake Off, which we are filming at the moment, and I still do The Great British Bake Off, which I love, and is the mother of them all." Revealing why the 85-year-old has no plans on going anywhere just yet, Prue commented: "It's the best job in telly. It's absolutely the best job in telly, I don't have to learn lines, I don't have to have a script. I don't have to rehearse. I just walk on and eat cake." You can watch Prue's full Loraine interview on ITVX. Cherish Finden is reportedly set to take over Prue's role on the celebrity Bake Off specials in 2026, following Caroline stepping in this year, according to The Sun. Recommended reading: Line of Duty icon surprises fans after announcing massive career move Emmerdale star announces birth of baby boy and shares adorable video with fans Everything to know on ITV's Karen Pirie series 2 starring Lauren Lyle Many will recognise Cherish from Bake Off: The Professionals. She joined as a judge in 2016, alongside Benoit Blin. The 57-year-old professional also currently works for one of London's top hotels (The Langham) as their executive pastry chef.
Rhyl Journal
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Prue Leith's update on Great British Bake Off exit rumours
It comes as The Masked Singer star was replaced by Caroline Waldegrave as a judge alongside Paul Hollywood on the latest series of the Stand Up 2 Cancer Celebrity Bake Off specials, which left fans concerned. Earlier this week, Prue appeared on ITV's Lorraine to speak about her role as guest chef at Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire this month, as she prepares to head a banquet for hundreds of people. A post shared by Dame Prue Leith (@prueleith) But she also addressed her future on Bake Off and explained: 'I keep being asked if I'm leaving. 'This is because I left the celebrity [version]. I stopped doing that last year because I just hadn't had a holiday in the summer for eight years. I've only given up Celebrity [Bake Off]." Confirming she is still a huge part of the original baking show, described as 'mother of them all', Prue added: 'I still do The Great American Bake Off, which we are filming at the moment, and I still do The Great British Bake Off, which I love, and is the mother of them all." Revealing why the 85-year-old has no plans on going anywhere just yet, Prue commented: "It's the best job in telly. It's absolutely the best job in telly, I don't have to learn lines, I don't have to have a script. I don't have to rehearse. I just walk on and eat cake." You can watch Prue's full Loraine interview on ITVX. Cherish Finden is reportedly set to take over Prue's role on the celebrity Bake Off specials in 2026, following Caroline stepping in this year, according to The Sun. Recommended reading: Line of Duty icon surprises fans after announcing massive career move Emmerdale star announces birth of baby boy and shares adorable video with fans Everything to know on ITV's Karen Pirie series 2 starring Lauren Lyle Many will recognise Cherish from Bake Off: The Professionals. She joined as a judge in 2016, alongside Benoit Blin. The 57-year-old professional also currently works for one of London's top hotels (The Langham) as their executive pastry chef.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dame Prue Leith sets record on Great British Bake Off exit after quitting celebrity specials
The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has been a show judge since it moved to Channel 4 from the BBC in 2017 and has given an update after she quit the celebrity version Dame Prue Leith has addressed the rumours that she is going to quit The Great British Bake Off. The renowned TV chef, replaced Dame Mary Berry as a judge on the TV favourite when it moved to Channel 4 in 2017, and has been seen alongside Paul Hollywood ever since. She has also gone on to host Prue Leith's Cotswolds Kitchen for ITV and last year appeared on The Masked Singer. But, earlier this year, she did not appear on the celebrity edition of Bake Off so fans are always asking her if she has quit for good. But that is not the case, and during an appearance on ITV's Lorraine, she told viewers that she only stopped appearing the celebrity version because she needed a break, explaining: "I keep being asked if I'm leaving. This is because I left the celebrity [version]. I stopped doing that last year because I just hadn't had a holiday in the summer for eight years. I've only given up Celebrity [Bake Off]." The TV favourite is currently busy filming the American version of the baking show, and confirmed that she is still very much a part of the original programme. She said: "I still do The Great American Bake Off, which we are filming at the moment, and I still do The Great British Bake Off, which I love, and is the mother of them all." Prue, who was replaced by Caroline Waldegrave as a judge on the latest series of the Stand Up 2 Cancer specials, has no intention of leaving the regular version of the programme, adding: "It's the best job in telly. It's absolutely the best job in telly, I don't have to learn lines, I don't have to have script. I just walk on and eat cake." The star was also quick to heap praise on the addition of Alison Hammond as presenter, who replaced Matt Lucas in 2023 and now carries out hosting duties with Noel Fielding. Noting that the Big Brother legend has had a big impact on the team, she said: "I think Alison has made a huge difference to the team, she gets on so well with Noel with all of us. She's so loving and the bakers adore her, she's like Big Mama!" It was reported earlier this year that Prue had chosen to step back from her duties on the show to relish some well-deserved rest. And at the time, she disclosed: "It's mainly because these things are filmed back to back." She went on to say: "The whole way through the summer, so you start in April and you end at the end of August. Honestly, you get no time off. And, I'm getting a bit old and there's places I want to go." But her replacement is no newbie to the small screen, as Caroline has graced programmes like Chef School, Masterchef, and Tricks of the Trade, and she has also penned several cookbooks. As The Great Celebrity Bake Off gears up for its latest season this weekend, Lady Waldegrave shared her thoughts on succeeding Dame Prue Leith as a judge. She confessed: "I was completely terrified."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Celebrity Bake Off set to welcome familiar BBC legend as new Channel 4 judge
Channel 4's Celebrity Bake Off is reportedly set to welcome a new judge to the panel Celebrity Bake Off is reportedly lining up its newest judge for the forthcoming series, and viewers will undoubtedly recognise the familiar BBC personality instantly. The Sun has suggested that the latest addition to the judging panel is none other than Cherish Finden. The renowned Executive Pastry Chef from Singapore, who has been a regular on Bake Off: The Professionals since 2016. At the age of 57, Cherish brings a wealth of experience in the culinary world, having previously worked at The Langham, one of London's most esteemed hotels. Her television appearances aren't limited to Bake Off: The Professionals. Cherish has also graced Channel 4's Heston's Great British Food. Furthermore, she's no stranger to the BBC network, having featured on programmes such as MasterChef, Australian MasterChef, BBC2's An Extra Slice, and Junior Bake Off, according to Birmingham Live. Channel 4 has been approached for comment by Daily Record. Cherish began her culinary adventure at just 14, later enrolling in cookery school at the age of 16. She refined her skills at some of Singapore's top establishments, including the legendary Raffles Hotel and The Sheraton. Her distinguished career includes winning the 2000 Culinary Olympics, solidifying her reputation as one of the world's most respected bakers. This news follows recent reports that Nadiya Hussain, a former Great British Bake Off winner, parted ways with the BBC last month. Nadiya has since voiced her feelings of being pigeonholeed into the broadcaster's "very neat box," sharing her discontent with the network. While speaking on the We Need to Talk podcast, hosted by Paul Brunson, the 2015 Bake Off champion discussed the challenges she encountered while making the leap to television after her Bake Off success. She shared her perspective, saying: "I suppose it means that they've got me exactly where they want me and utterly unbiased. And just they've got me where they want me. Neutral. And I am not neutral." Her honesty didn't stop there. She revealed, "I have opinions, and I have things to say. They'll keep you until you're of no use to them." Reflecting on her journey, she also added: "And I think that's what happened. I think essentially I got lots of reasons why they couldn't commission the show."
