Stacey Solomon admitted she was nervous ahead of her debut on Bake Off : The Professionals.
Stacey was making her presenting debut with co-host Liam Charles on the Channel 4 show to replace Tom Allen, who had been hosting from 2018.
Tom had told Stacey on social media: "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."
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On Instagram Stacey asked people not to let her know if they had any insults to throw at her.
In a video, she said: "Oh my gosh, I just got a message from Bake Off. I completely forget it starts tonight. I'm so nervous because when you're on the telly, people let you know if they hate you."
She added: "But, if you're watching it tonight I hope you enjoy it and I'd love to know what you think. Unless of course you think I'm a big horse face who shouldn't be on the telly then in that case don't let me know."
But she needn't have worried, as viewers loved Stacey's first appearance.
Fans said: "Please can Stacey Solomon replace Matt Lucas on the main show? #GBBO."
And another said: "Bake Off The Professionals - making my Rice Krispies cakes look amateur since 2016. Getting @StaceySolomon as a presenter was genius. #gbbo
With a third adding: "Stacey Solomon makes any show ten times better #gbbo."
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