Great British Bake Off fans were left shocked when Sandi Toksvig announced her departure as host from the series after three years in the tent.
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Great British Bake Off fans were left shocked when Sandi Toksvig announced her departure as host from the series after three years in the tent.
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Actor and comedian Matt Lucas has been announced as Sandi Toksvig’s replacement on The Great British Bake Off.
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Comic and actor Matt Lucas has joined The Great British Bake Off as co-host alongside Noel Fielding, replacing Sandi Toksvig who previously revealed she was stepping down in January. Best known in the U.K.
British comic Matt Lucas (“Little Britain,” “Bridesmaids,” “Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland”) will be joining host Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood for the 11th season of “The Great British Bake Off,” which begins filming this spring.
On your marks, get set, bake! (or depending on where you're watching) has announced a new presenter following January's news that Sandi Toksvig has exited the show. Joining Noel Fielding in the tent will be actor Matt Lucas.
Fans of The Great British Bake Off have joked about dust potentially featuring in the show as Matt Lucas joined the presenting team.
Matt Lucas has been revealed as the new host of the Great British Bake Off.
Matt Lucas will replace Sandi Toksvig on The Great British Bake Off, it has been confirmed.The 46 year old will join Noel Fielding, also 46, in the tent when the show returns to Channel 4 later this year. Starring alongside his new co-host in a video to announce his participation, Matt says: "If my mum came along, she would just follow me around going 'Matt don't eat that!, Matt don't, I'm serious.
Matt Lucas will replace Sandi Toksvig as The Great British Bake Off’s co-host.
Matt Lucas has joined The Great British Bake Off as its new co-host.