Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding have responded to Alison Hammond being named as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. It was reported on Thursday night (March 16) that the This Morning star had bagged the role following the exit of comedian and actor Matt.
He announced his departure from the popular Channel 4 show in December, explaining he was leaving as he could no longer commit to the programme’s schedule alongside his other projects but described his time on the show as a "delicious experience". And on Friday morning (March 17), Alison exclaimed 'it's official' as she finally confirmed her next big TV role.
Alison will now co-host the show with Noel and join judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith in the tent, three years after she appeared on an episode of celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, in which she momentarily became confused about the whereabouts of her oven door.
