Alison Hammond has confirmed that she will become the brand-new co-host for beloved Channel 4 show, The Great British Bake Off.
The 48-year-old This Morning presenter will replace Matt Lucas for the duty, joining comedian Noel Fielding for the new season of the widely-watched baking show.
It comes after Lucas announced that he was stepping down from his presenting role back in December, stating he was no longer able to commit to the programme through his other ongoing projects.
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This morning, Alison took to social media to reveal the big news. In a clip posted to Instagram, the presenter posed by a cake - which was decorated in the style of the GBBO tent, featuring miniature versions of herself, co-host Noel and judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith.
Speaking on the video, she said: “So yes, it's breaking news, Alison Hammond is joining the team of The Great British Bake Off. Alison, have you got any words whatsoever?"
The video then pans to the miniature model of Alison, while microphone overlays pop up on the screen. She continues: "Well do you know what? I'm just absolutely thrilled. I'm gonna be meeting the bakers very soon and I'm joining the Great British Bake Off. I'm so very excited.
"As you can see, all my colleagues are absolutely speechless. Yep, yep, just speechless. We're so, so very happy and we can't wait to get started."
Captioning the post, Alison wrote: "t’s OFFICIAL!!! It’s happening The Great British Bake off ! Let’s have it ! The cake that is #GBBO 2023 @britishbakeoff @noel_fielding @prueleith @channel4 @paul.hollywood."
Alongside the post, she wrote: “It’s Official!! It’s happening The Great British Bake off! let’s have it – The cake that is so excited @BritishBakeOff @Channel4 @PrueLeith @PaulHollywood @noelfielding11 #GBBO”
And Alison's friends and followers alike rapidly responded to the news itself, taking the time to comment kind words of praise on the post. Candice Brown, wrote: "So amazing," while AJ Odudu, penned: "YAYYYYYYY CONGRATULATIONS."
Claudia Winkleman dubbed the news: "Brilliant," with Alexandra Burke, writing: "Forever proud of you!!!!!! Congrats darling xx."
Paul Hollywood also added: "See you on the tent welcome xx."
The show's official Twitter account also broke the news this morning, with a warm welcome to Alison online. It said: "BAKING NEWS. We're delighted to announce that Alison Hammond will be joining forces with Noel Fielding to host the next series of The Great British Bake Off on @Channel4 later this year.
"We cannot wait! #GBBO."
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