Dame Prue Leith quits Great British Bake Off after nearly a decade

Jan 21, 2026, 4:25 PM30

(Update: Jan 22, 2026, 2:52 PM)

Prue Leith

South African-British chef, writer, television personality, businesswoman

Channel 4

British public-service television broadcaster; TV channel

Paul Hollywood

English baker and chef

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Dame Prue Leith quits Great British Bake Off after nearly a decade

Dame Prue Leith announced her resignation from The Great British Bake Off after almost a decade.
She expressed her wish to focus on personal interests, including gardening, stating that now feels like the right time to step back.
Channel 4 is yet to announce her replacement, highlighting the mark she leaves on the show.

Prue Leith

South African-British chef, writer, television personality, businesswoman

Channel 4

British public-service television broadcaster; TV channel

Paul Hollywood

English baker and chef

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