Prue Leith says she is running out of time after Bake Off exit
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 13:32 · Archive
Dame Prue Leith, 86, has left The Great British Bake Off after nine years to prioritise family and travel.
Dame Prue Leith, 86, has stepped down from The Great British Bake Off after nine years as a judge. She said she left to spend more time with her family and travel while she can, citing the show's demanding production schedule. She told New! magazine: 'Bake Off is the best job in television.'
She said her decision was driven by wanting to make the most of time with her husband John Playfair. 'I'm running out of time,' she said. 'There will come a time when I'm not able to travel. John and I want to do more while I still can. I left for the specific reason that if I didn't, I wouldn't get another European holiday.'
Dame Prue said she does not regret the decision, though she felt a pang when watching replacement judge Nigella Lawson's first episode. 'Why did I leave? That was such a great job,' she thought. She remains friends with fellow judges Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. She and her husband now appear together in ITV cookery series Prue Leith's Cotswold Kitchen, where Mr Playfair is attracting attention from viewers.
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- Prue Leith says she is ‘running out of time’ as she reflects on Bake Off exitDame Prue Leith, 86, says she is “running out of time” after leaving The Great British Bake Off to prioritise family, travel and husband John Playfair.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 13:13
- Prue Leith says she is ‘running out of time’ as she reflects on Bake Off exitDame Prue Leith, 86, says she is “running out of time” after leaving The Great British Bake Off to prioritise family, travel and husband John Playfair.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 13:13
In this story: Prue Leith · The Great British Bake Off · John Playfair · Paul Hollywood · Nigella Lawson · Alison Hammond · Noel Fielding
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