Nigella Lawson quashes rumours of feud with Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood

• Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood presented a united front at the London launch of the new Great British Bake Off series, dismissing unverified reports of a feud behind the scenes.
• Lawson joined the Channel 4 show as a judge following the departure of Dame Prue Leith, who announced she was stepping down earlier this year.
• Hollywood praised Lawson for fitting in beautifully, revealing that the pair met ahead of filming to ensure a natural dynamic alongside co-hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.
• Lawson explained that her judging style focuses on taste, whereas Hollywood takes a more meticulous approach to technical precision and structure.
• The new series of The Great British Bake Off, introducing 12 new bakers, will begin airing on Channel 4 from 22 September.

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Bake Off co-stars Nigella Lawson and Paul Hollywood bat off feud claims