Channel 4 ‘secretly’ line-up Geri Horner to replace Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as hosts of Great British Bake Off

GERI Horner is being secretly sounded out by Channel 4 to replace Mel and Sue as the new host of Bake Off.

The ex-Spice Girl, 44, is a huge fan of the show and appeared on the Sport Relief special in February.

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Bosses at the show’s new home, plus creators Love Productions, believe Geri would be a hit with fans and already has great chemistry with Paul Hollywood, who confirmed yesterday he’s remaining on Bake Off after the switch.

A source said: “Geri is a bit of a curveball idea, but an intriging one all the same.

“She has always been a huge supporter of Bake Off but bosses face a tough ask to get her on board.

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“She’s got relatively little presenting experience and has big music commitments.

“But it’s the only show that might tempt her to host.”

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Bake Off is on the hunt for new hosts after double act Mel Giedroyc, 48, and Sue Perkins, 47, revealed they would not be following the show when it moves to Channel 4 next year.

Sue’s girlfriend Anna Richardson, 45, is the current favourite with Sun Bets, with Lisa Faulkner, 44, and Location Location Location due Kirstie Allsopp, 45, and Phil Spencer, 46, also in contention.