Great British Bake Off future revealed after it was claimed the show could leave Channel 4
The future of The Great British Bake Off has been revealed after it was claimed the show could leave Channel 4, according to reports.
Recently, claims emerged that the show may be forced to move to a streaming giant when its contract with Channel 4 expired.
The channel canceled several shows in 2023, reportedly to control costs, raising concerns that the channel could be bought.
An update on Sunday claimed that The Great British Bake Off will now remain with the broadcaster while Love Productions works towards signing a new contract.
A TV insider said this The sun: ‘Love Productions, who make Bake Off, are keen to make the show as accessible as possible for the army of enthusiasts who have loyally supported them over the past 14 years.’
The future of The Great British Bake Off has been revealed after it was claimed the show could leave Channel 4, according to reports
They added: ‘So despite rumors of multi-million pound deals with streamers, they have decided to stay with Channel 4, where the whole country can tune in to what is now considered a national treasure.
‘C4 and Love Productions are now working out the details, but they are working to ensure that the foundation remains in place.
MailOnline has contacted Channel 4 for comment.
It was previously reported that The Great British Bake Off found itself at the center of a £100 million tug-of-war between streaming giants before its contract expired.
Claims emerged that the show may be forced to move to a streaming giant due to Channel 4’s ‘money problems’.
The broadcaster’s contract to air the hitbaking competition reportedly expires after the 2024 series, and it was claimed that there had been no talks to renew the contract yet.
The sun claimed in February that Netflix and Disney+ have been mentioned as potential buyers.
Channel 4 is also said to be planning to cut 200 jobs after a huge drop in television advertising.
The show, judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and presented by Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond, launched on the BBC in 2010.
Recently, claims emerged that the show may be forced to move to a streaming giant when its contract with Channel 4 expired
An update on Sunday claimed that The Great British Bake Off will now remain with the broadcaster while Love Productions works towards signing a new contract
However, it was bought by Channel 4 in 2016 for £25 million, a shockwave that saw the original presenters sensationally quit.
Netflix currently has the rights to broadcast Bake Off in America, while ITV came close to bidding for the UK rights during the last round of negotiations, but decided against it.
Channel 4 said: ‘Any speculation around contracts is just that and we look forward to bringing many more soaking bottoms to our viewers in the future.’
Netflix and Disney+ declined to comment.
Judge Prue recently broke her silence on the claims and opened up The mirror: ‘Oh my God, I hope to stay with Bake Off wherever it goes. But I don’t think it will move.
‘I know a lot of people are struggling and Channel 4 has lost a lot of shows.
‘But I’m pretty sure as long as Channel 4 is around they will continue to follow Bake Off. It’s definitely one of their best shows. I think it has found its natural home on Channel 4.”