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Great British Bake Off’s new line-up is announced with Prue Leith, Sandi Toksvig and surprise choice Noel Fielding joining Paul Hollywood on Channel 4

Network reveals its highly anticipated line up as QI host admits she used code word after finding out she'd landed hottest role on TV

THE new line-up for the Great British Bake Off has been announced - and it's certainly a surprise.

As The Sun exclusively first revealed, Prue Leith will join Paul Hollywood as a judge, replacing Mary Berry, while Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding will join the baking show as presenters when it returns in its new home at Channel 4.

 Paul Hollywood's new Bake Off co-stars have been announced
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Paul Hollywood's new Bake Off co-stars have been announcedCredit: Getty Images
 Prue Leith will replace Mary Berry as a judge on the Great British Bake Off
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Prue Leith will replace Mary Berry as a judge on the Great British Bake OffCredit: PA:Press Association

QI host Tosvig revealed she had been using secret code since finding out she had the job, calling it “Priscilla, Queen of the Desserts”.

The unlikely double act will take over from Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, who decided not to follow the show to its new home after its multi-million pound by out last year.

Of her new judging gig, Prue said: "I am just so thrilled to be joining Paul, Sandi and Noel on the biggest show on TV and I cannot wait to see what the real stars of the show – the bakers – are going to create for us.

"It is such an honour to be part of The Great British Bake Off team.

 Sandi Toksvig OBE will present the show alongside Noel Fielding
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Sandi Toksvig OBE will present the show alongside Noel FieldingCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Sandi added: “It is an extraordinary honour to part of this national treasure of a show.

"Noel Fielding is one of the nicest guys in show business.

"The first time I met him I felt like I had met a rather wayward cousin whose take on the world made me laugh.

"The only down side is that he has much better dress sense than I do. I spend my daytimes on Channel 4 already so it will be a treat to be there in the evenings.

 Noel's appointment is definitely one of the most surprising of the three
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Noel's appointment is definitely one of the most surprising of the threeCredit: Getty Images

"I am so delighted to be working with Love Productions and Channel 4 on this best of British show.”

Noel added of his new gig: "GBBO is one of my favourite shows.

"I’ve always loved brightly coloured cakes and Sandi Toksvig so this is a dream come true for me!

"It’s basically the double."

 The new line up will replace Mel & Sue and Mary Berry
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The new line up will replace Mel & Sue and Mary BerryCredit: PA:Press Association

Channel 4 Chief Creative Officer Jay Hunt said of the new appointments: “The Great British Bake Off will have a uniquely Channel 4 take when it airs this autumn.

"Paul and Prue have huge amounts of expertise and warmth.

 Mary decided not to follow the show to its new home on Channel 4
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Mary decided not to follow the show to its new home on Channel 4Credit: PA:Press Association

"I’m looking forward to seeing them putting our great new bunch of amateur bakers through their paces. "Sandi and Noel bring a fresh wit and quirkiness to the tent.

"It’s just the sort of innovative lineup audiences expect from Channel 4.”

Creator and Executive Producer for Love Productions - who created the Bake Off - Richard McKerrow added: “We are honoured to have the esteemed Prue Leith join Paul as judge on GBBO and know that Sandi and Noel will bring plenty of fun and warmth to the tent.

"We cannot wait for them to meet our new batch of bakers. On your marks, get set, BAKE!”

The Great British Bake Off will return later this year with 12 new amateur bakers vying for the title.


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