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Sophie Buchan

Bake Off The Professionals: Stacey Solomon announced as new co-host with Liam Charles

It's good news for Stacey Solomon fans after she was announced as a new judge on Bake Off: The Professionals.

The show, which is described by Channel 4 as "the toughest Bake Off on TV" is all about - yes - baking.

Unlike The Great British Bake Off, which also airs on the same channel, the teams consist of professional pastry chefs who work in top hotels, restaurants and small businesses - all of whom are competing to be crowned best patisserie team in Britain.

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Stacey started her career back in 2009 where she appeared on the X Factor, finishing third in the singing show's sixth season.

She was also crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2010 and has since presented I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp - so she's no stranger to competitions.

The Loose Women panellist will replace comedian Tom Allen and star alongside Liam Charles, who appeared on GBBO.

They will host the show with professional judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden.

Announcing the news on the official Bake Off Twitter said: "Choux la la! We're chuffed to announce that Stacey Solomon will be joining Liam Charles, Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden for the next series of Bake Off: The Professionals. Welcome to the petit fours-ome, Stacey!"

Sharing the news to her Instagram followers, Stacey wrote: "I just saw that Bake Off posted so now I can finally say that the reason I've been going off and filming every few weeks is because I'm going to be presenting 'Bake Off:The Professionals' this year.

"I was so excited when they asked me and we filmed a couple of episodes - it's juts been so much fun.

"Everyone is so lovely and they basically count me in and say 'ready, steady, bake' and I just eat cake all day.

"It's such a cool job. I love it so much and I'm just so excited about it. I can't wait to film the rest of it and I can't wait for you to see it. "

Posting on his Instagram following the announcement, Tom Allen wrote: "I’ve had the best time co-hosting The Professionals down in Sussex with my wonderful friend Liam but now is the time to move on. Stacey Solomon you are going to be absolutely amazing I can’t think of anyone better to be doing it!

"It was my first tv presenting job back in 2018 and it has taught me so much - thanks to the amazing team with whom I’ve loved working, all the incredible chefs and most of all Benoit, Cherish and of course the brilliant Liam. Have a great series you guys!! X"

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