Today January 29, 2026, 12:52 PM
Today January 29, 2026, 12:52 PM
Television chef and author Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new judge on The Great British Bake Off, replacing Prue Leith, according to officially reported announcements in the United Kingdom.
The change applies to an upcoming Bake Off format and was confirmed this week, bringing Lawson back to the judging panel after previously appearing in earlier editions of the programme. The decision has been formally acknowledged by the programme’s broadcasters and production partners.
Prue Leith, who has served as a judge on the series since 2017, will step aside for the forthcoming instalment. No long-term changes to the show’s core judging lineup beyond the confirmed replacement have been disclosed.
The Bake Off franchise continues to be produced in the UK, with filming taking place at its established studio location. Broadcast scheduling details for the new series featuring Lawson have been announced as part of the standard programming cycle.
Nigella Lawson is internationally recognised for her television work and cookbooks and has previously appeared on Bake Off-related programmes. Her return to the judging role marks a notable development for the long-running baking competition.
No further alterations to the presenting team, format, or judging criteria have been officially announced.
