ITV presenter Alison Hammond has been tapped as the brand new co-host on “The Nice British Bake Off,” changing Matt Lucas.
Hammond confirmed the information — which was first reported on Thursday by the Day by day Mirror — on Friday morning with a brief clip that includes the total “Bake Off” internet hosting line-up in collectible figurines made out of icing.
“It’s Official!! It’s taking place The Nice British Bake off ! let’s have it – The cake that’s [emoji] so excited.”
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Channel 4’s chief content material officer Ian Katz stated of the present’s newest host: “Alison is way cherished, effortlessly humorous and the proprietor of the perfect snicker in Britain. She was an enormous hit when she appeared on ‘Superstar Bake Off’ and we’re thrilled to have her again within the tent.”
Hammond, who participated within the movie star model of “Bake Off” in 2020, will be part of Noel Fielding as co-host on the following season of the long-lasting baking present. She’s the primary particular person of coloration to function a number on the long-running baking present, which launched within the U.Ok. in 2010.
Lucas — who himself changed Sandi Toksvig in 2020 — introduced his departure as co-host in December, citing issues juggling different tasks alongside “Bake Off.”
Hammond is finest recognized within the U.Ok. because the presenter of ITV’s “This Morning.” She additionally not too long ago co-hosted the BAFTA Movie Awards with Richard E. Grant. The Birmingham-born host is understood for her sunny presenting fashion, booming snicker and talent at making even the prickliest interviewees really feel relaxed on air. Sources informed Selection that she was successful backstage on the BAFTAs, the place Hammond was interviewing celebrities for a brand new studio section of the present.
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“The Nice British Bake Off” first aired on the BBC in 2010 however moved to Channel 4 in 2017. The present completed Season 13 in November. It can return for its movie star version on Sunday.
