Allison Hammond Reportedly lined up as new host for The Great British Bake Off, replacing departed comic Matt Lucas.
The This Morning star, 48, channel 4 Playing with a comedian Noel Fielding49.
A source told The Mirror, “Alison is a great choice. She brings warmth and humor to the tent in spades. We’re laughing just thinking about it.”
Allison will make history as the first non-white host or judge in the show’s 14-year history.
MailOnline reached out to Alison’s rep for comment.
Career: Allison Hammond is reportedly lined up as the new host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing departing comic’s Matt Lucas.
Termination: Matt has co-hosted Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding since 2020, but has decided his time on the program is over
Matt has co-hosted the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding since 2020, but has decided his time on the show is over.
He described his work with Prue Reese, Noel Fielding and Paul Hollywood as “pandemic work” because he got the role at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Matt said: Now is the time for someone else to do it.
In a statement, Matt cited his heavy workload as the reason he left Bake Off, saying he wouldn’t have time to host Bake Off alongside his work in the Fantasy Football League. I mentioned.
he wrote: It’s a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more enjoyable summer.
“However, it became clear that we could not present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off alongside all of our other projects.
“So after 3 series and 51 episodes, I’m happy to pass the baguette on to someone else.
“I want to say a huge thank you and thank you to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the crew and of course the amazing bakers who welcomed me to their tent.
“Hopefully who will take over the best. Can’t wait to join the next series, still not sure who won!”
Matt joined the show in series eleven, replacing fellow comedian Sandi Toksvig, who left the program after three seasons.
The comedian was inundated with wishes from bake-off fans who said they missed him on the show.
The Great British Bake Off is reportedly set to undergo a “back to basics” revamp after the previous series failed to impress audiences.
Fans are said to have complained about the complicated nature of some tasks, such as the Halloween lantern, which must be a piñata, and the time limit of “Mission Impossible.”
New Hosts: Alison Joins Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood and Prue Reese in 2023 Series
A source told The Mirror, “Alison is a great choice. She brings warmth and humor to the tent in spades. We’re laughing just thinking about it.”
According to sources, Miller’s bosses have decided to put things back together for the next series, which will see contestants doing more classic baking tasks.
They said: “There’s a realization that last year’s show didn’t really work. Let’s get back to basics with a few twists.”
The Great British Bake Off has announced a star-studded lineup for its 2023 Celebrity Special in support of Stand Up to Cancer.
Former Little Mix singer Jesse Nelson, Friends legend David Schwimmer and reality star Gemma Collins lead the way.
A total of 20 famous faces head to the famous tent. Other names are also vying for Star Baker, including Ruth Women’s Judy Love and Colleen Nolan, comedian Paddy McGuinness and Olympian Tom Daly.
While vying for the coveted Hollywood handshake, there’s Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden, presenter AJ Odudu, repair shop Jay Blaze, radio host Adele Roberts, and Strictly’s Ellie Taylor.
The Channel 4 show also features comedians Rose Matafeo, Mike Wozniak, Lucy Beaumont, radio host Tim Key and filmmaker David Morrissey.
While completing the star-studded line-up, Inbetween star Joe Thomas, Shaun of the Dead actress Jessica Hines, and Successville Homicide actor Tom Davis.
Paul Hollywood and Prue Reese will be returning as judges alongside hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas – the latter making one last appearance.
Speculation abounded that Matt and David Walliams were working on a Little Britain reboot after recently announcing they were writing together again.
But Matt insisted on Friday night’s One Show that his new project with David Walliams is something entirely different after presenters Alex Jones and Ronan Keating questioned him.
Ready, bake! The Great British Bake Off has announced a star-studded line-up for his 2023 Celebrity Special backing Stand Up to Cancer.
Little Britain was a sketch comedy show that ran from 2003 to 2006 and featured celebrities as various characters such as Andy and Lou.
Matt, who appeared on the show alongside Fantasy Football League co-host Ellis James and singer Rita Ora, said of the rumors: Me and David Walliams are working on something new, but it’s not Little Britain.
‘It’s brand new. If anything, it would be an all-new character if it were a spiritual successor to Come Fly With Me.
“But we’ve literally just started the process, we’re still brainstorming. We know what the concept is, but now we’re creating the characters.
