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Wales Online
19-05-2025
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Bake Off's Prue Leith shares honest thoughts on Paul Hollywood after off-camera moment
Bake Off's Prue Leith shares honest thoughts on Paul Hollywood after off-camera moment Prue Leith, best known for her judging role on Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off, opened up about her friendship with her co-star Paul Hollywood Prue Leith opened up about the dynamic she has with her co-judge, Paul (Image: Alan Chapman/) Prue Leith has revealed a touching anecdote about Paul Hollywood's "kind" side, as she discussed working alongside him on The Great British Bake Off. In a recent interview, the South African restaurateur, best known for her role on the beloved Channel 4 cookery show, heaped praise on her co-star and claimed that he "knows more about baking" than her. The 84-year-old also insisted that his on-screen persona may not be a true reflection of the Wallasey baker. During the chat, she described how people view Bake Off as "sort of a warm refuge" akin to "getting under a duvet", before revealing what she deemed a "nice thing" about the show. Prue described how people view Bake Off as "sort of a warm refuge" (Image: Getty Images ) She told Candis magazine: "The nice thing about the show is that we are just ourselves, although Paul is probably a little bit sterner on telly than he is in real life because in reality, he can be caught comforting a weeping baker. Article continues below "He is a kind person - I absolutely adore Paul. He knows more about baking than I do, that's for sure. But I've learnt a lot from him, and we do get on really well." Currently hosted by Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, the show has graced our screens for around 15 years since its debut in 2010, and has become a much-loved TV staple throughout the country. In the show, contestants go head-to-head and demonstrate their bakery skills across various challenges, including signature bakes and showstoppers, all judged by Paul and Prue. Despite the show's success, Prue previously disclosed a certain drawback to Bake Off, one that leaves the food writer feeling "sad," regardless of whether it ultimately makes "good television." Prue also revealed what she termed the "nice thing" about the show (Image: Channel 4 ) In conversation with Luxury London, she said: "The competitive angle makes the Bake Offs very different from most food shows. You get so fond of the bakers and then you have to kick one off." She said this element was "bittersweet" and left her with a "genuine sadness" when she had to say farewell to somebody who was "so delightful" and "tried so hard." In other news, Paul recently revealed one thing he would rather avoid when it comes to baking a cake. Although many of us will remember tucking into uncooked cake batter when we were younger, Paul clearly isn't a fan. In a post on his TikTok account, he shared a video alongside the caption: "Something I've never understood... eating the raw cake mixture! Do you like eating it?" Article continues below He added: "The idea of raw egg, lumps of flour and butter doesn't appeal." To emphasise his point, he went on to say that he would "rather bake" it, and echoed that he doesn't "get it".
Wales Online
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Prue Leith shares 'genuine sadness' as she struggles with Great British Bake Off decision
Prue Leith shares 'genuine sadness' as she struggles with Great British Bake Off decision Prue Leith, who is known for her role as a judge on the massively popular Channel 4 cookery show, opened up about a particular drawback that leaves her with a "genuine sadness" Prue Leith spoke about what she described as the "competitive angle" (Image: BBC ) Dame Prue Leith has expressed her feelings about the "genuine sadness" she encounters while dealing with one aspect of The Great British Bake Off. During an interview, the South African-born restaurateur delved into the "competitive angle" of the much-loved Channel 4 series, where she features as a judge alongside Paul Hollywood. The show, currently hosted by Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, has been a staple on our televisions for approximately 15 years since its debut in 2010 and quickly established itself as a national treasure. Yet, despite Bake Off's success, the esteemed 85-year-old food writer and novelist has conveyed that there is a poignant downside, suggesting that the show has a certain drawback that leaves Prue feeling "sad", despite making for "good television." The 85-year-old suggested that the show has a certain drawback (Image: Getty Images for The Cambridge Union ) Speaking to Luxury London in the previous year, Prue articulated: "The competitive angle makes the Bake Offs very different from most food shows. You get so fond of the bakers and then you have to kick one off. Article continues below "It really is bittersweet. It makes for good television, but you do feel genuine sadness when you have to say goodbye to someone who is so delightful and has tried so hard." Throughout the series, eager contestants vie for the prestigious title of Britain's best amateur baker. Over the span of 10 episodes, they are tested with various challenges. Participants on the show confront tasks requiring an array of baking skills, from signature creations and technical precision to the grandeur of showstopping pieces, all to be scrutinised and judged by industry specialists, artisan baker Paul and Prue herself, a veteran in the culinary world. Prue recently shared a peculiar tale from her childhood, involving a health issue that led to a medical procedure at home due to a family dilemma. Prue spoke about a "genuine sadness" (Image: ITV ) The TV star revealed that she needed hospital treatment for an ear abscess as a child. However, her mother, Margaret, was pregnant with Prue's brother, James, at the time. Prue recounted on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth that her mother feared the children would be separated if she went to the hospital while giving birth, so a doctor performed the operation at their house. Speaking candidly, Prue admitted: "I'm rather ashamed of the fact that my first memory was when I was six years old. Most people can remember when they were two or four, but I can't." She recalled the experience, saying she underwent the operation on the kitchen table while her mother was "giving birth to my younger brother" in another room. Article continues below Prue further explained: "So she persuaded the doctor, in those days you could do things like this, persuade the doctor, to do the operation on our dining room table. And she had James in the bedroom."
