Nadiya Hussain gives her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off - but admits she no longer watches the show that made her famous

Nadiya Hussain sitting in a floating circe chair with cushions smiling at the camera.

Last month, Channel 4 confirmed that Nigella will succeed Dame Prue Leith, who is stepping down from the globally famous baking show after nine years. She joined the team in 2017, replacing Mary Berry.

Reflecting on the new line-up, former Bake Off winner Nadiya told us: I’m sure Nigella will do an amazing job”, adding that without Prue, “It’ll be less colourful, that’s for sure."