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Bake Off’s new judge Nigella Lawson admits she’s a ‘teeny bit frightened’

Nigella Lawson admits she is 'frightened' ahead of Bake Off judging role
  • Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new judge for The Great British Bake Off, taking over from Prue Leith.
  • Channel 4 announced Lawson's new role on the popular baking competition on Monday, 26 January.
  • Appearing on This Morning on Thursday, 29 January, Lawson admitted she is “a teeny bit frightened” about the new position.
  • She described The Great British Bake Off as an “institution of national treasure status.”
  • Lawson praised her predecessors, Prue Leith and Mary Berry, and expressed her determination to enjoy the role, which she considers an honour.
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