Prue Leith of The Great British Bake Off has said she hopes “sensible” new presenter Alison Hammond will help put an end to the show’s and her co-star’s cheeky innuendos.
The judge, 83, declared her new colleague “charming and funny” as she prepares to replace comedian Matt Lucas, 49, on the beloved Channel 4 competition show.
Despite the series being known for its cheeky “soaked bum” and “hot baps” jokes, Prue revealed that she hopes Alison will help raise the tone.
Speaking of hosts Matt, Noel Fielding, 49, and fellow judge Paul Hollywood, 57, she said: ‘I never get the jokes, you know… all this stuff about innuendo and stuff’.
“I feel I’m really glad Alison is coming because at least she’s a woman and she’ll be a little more sensible.”
Outspoken: Prue Leith, 83, of The Great British Bake Off has said she hopes ‘sensible’ new presenter Alison Hammond will help put an end to the show’s cheeky innuendos
Changing of the guard: She declared her new colleague Alison ‘charming and funny’ as she prepares to replace comedian Matt Lucas on the show
Cheeky: Speaking of hosts Matt (right) Noel Fielding, 49 (center) and fellow judge Paul Hollywood, 57 (left), she said: ‘I never get the jokes, you know… all this stuff about innuendo and stuff’
Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett talk about their Dish podcastshe laughed: ‘Those three men, they are like three children’
Before adding, “The word sausage puts them in…”
However, Prue failed to finish her sentence as the hosts burst into laughter.
In March, Alison confirmed she would replace Matt Lucas as presenter of The Great British Bake Off.
The This Morning presenter was originally mooted as a possible replacement for the Little Britain star, who announced in February last year that he would be stepping down as host.
Matt had co-hosted the Channel 4 show with Noel Fielding since 2020, but he decided his time on the program was over
Lucas joined the show in series 11, replacing fellow comedian Sandi Toksvig who left the program after three seasons.
She took to Instagram to confirm her new role on the Channel 4 show by sharing a video of herself and co-presenter Noel Fielding along with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith as icy figurines atop a large Bake Off themed cake.
Official: Alison confirmed in March that she would replace Matt Lucas as host of The Great British Bake Off
Icing on the cake: She took to Instagram to confirm her new role by sharing a short video of herself and co-host Noel Fielding alongside judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith as icy figurines atop a large Bake Off-themed cake
Breaking news: During a mock press conference, Hammond’s voice is heard as she focuses on the new lineup
Welcome: Paul Hollywood took to social media on Friday to congratulate Hammond
Seeing double: The presenter, pictured with her figurine, was originally mooted as a possible replacement for Lucas, who announced he would step down as host in February last year
During a mock press conference, Hammond’s voice is heard as she films the figurines.
“Breaking news Everyone,” she announces. Alison Hammond joins the Great British Bake Off team. Alison, do you have any words?’
Zooming in on her icy caricature, she adds, “You know what? I’m just so excited. As you can see, all my colleagues are speechless. We are so very happy and can’t wait to get started!’
Captioning the post, she wrote: ‘It’s OFFICIAL!!! It’s going to happen The Great British Bake off! Let’s have it!’
The new host was given an extra welcome by Hollywood, who admitted he was looking forward to working with her.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: ‘Welcome!!!!! I look forward to seeing you in the tent, you will love it.’
Exit: Lucas co-hosted the Channel 4 show with Noel Fielding since 2020, but he decided his time on the program was over