Nigella Lawson set for Bake Off role, but unearthed quote reveals how she’d really fare on the show

Nigella Lawson, attends a book signing and lunch at the Melbourne restaurant, Taxi Kitchen, during her tour of Australia.

After nine series as Bake Off host, 86-year-old Prue Leith is stepping down from judging duties, and Nigella Lawson could be picking up the baton.

Prue joined the beloved baking series when it made the move from BBC to Channel 4, replacing original co-host Mary Berry, who chose not to follow the show to its new home.