Dame Prue Leith felt pang seeing Nigella replace her on Bake Off

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 09:20 · Archive

Dame Prue Leith said she felt a twinge when she first watched Nigella Lawson replace her as judge on the Great British Bake Off.

Dame Prue Leith announced in January that she was stepping down as a judge on the Great British Bake Off after nine seasons. Nigella Lawson replaced her for the new season.

In interviews this week, the 86-year-old revealed that watching Lawson's first episode triggered mixed feelings. She said she felt a 'pang' and momentarily thought, 'Why did I leave? That was such a great job.' However, she added that she remains glad she made the decision and praised Lawson's performance, describing her as 'terrific at it'.

Leith said she had been 'dithering for years' about quitting the role before deciding that a desire to work less and play more finally prompted her to leave. She cited the show's demanding production schedule and a wish to spend more time with her husband John Playfair and travel while she still could. She remains on good terms with her former colleagues Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.

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• Dame Prue Leith Shares Her Honest Reaction To Watching Nigella Lawson On Bake OffDame Prue Leith has admitted that she was left questioning her decision to leave the Great British Bake Off when she started watching the new season. Back in January, Dame Prue announced she was not returning to the Bake Off tent after nine seasons as a judge, and was eventually replaced by Nigella Lawson for this year’s run. Speaking to New! magazine this week, she called Bake Off “the best job in television”, insisting that she’s still “great friends” with her former colleagues Paul Hollywood , Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding . Dame Prue Leith “I didn’t give it up because I didn’t like it…HuffPost UK · 23 Oct, 09:03
• Dame Prue Leith felt 'pang' in stomach when she saw Nigella Lawson replace her on Bake OffPrue Leith said she felt a twinge when she saw her replacement on screen for the first timeEvening Standard · 22 Oct, 18:01

In this story: Dame Prue Leith · Nigella Lawson · Great British Bake Off · Paul Hollywood · Alison Hammond · Noel Fielding

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