Matt Lucas seemed to miss the Great British Bake Off tent as he gazed longingly at a selection of artisan choux pastries in London’s Soho on Tuesday.
The comedian, 49, stepped down as presenter earlier this year and Alison Hammond stepped in to replace him for the upcoming series.
And Matt showed his sweet tooth as he looked at the chocolate eclairs on display at the Maitre Choux pastry shop.
Matt admired the eclairs in the window. Described as the world’s best eclairs, they are prepared by their experienced 3-Michelin star pastry chef.
But the slim Little Britain star ultimately didn’t give in to his sugar cravings, having changed his diet and fitness regimen to shed weight he’d gained during lockdown.
Delicious: Matt Lucas seemed to miss the Great British Bake Off tent as he gazed longingly at a selection of artisan choux pastry while in London’s Soho on Tuesday
Sweet tooth: The comedian, 49, stepped down as host earlier this year, with Alison Hammond stepping in to replace him for the upcoming series
Lifestyle overhaul: But the slim Little Britain star finally didn’t give in to his sugary cravings, after changing his diet and fitness regimen to lose weight (in 2020 right)
Looking casual in a red Snoopy sweater, leather jacket and red baseball, Matt chatted on the phone as he enjoyed a leisurely stroll.
In April 2020, Matt admitted that he was keen to ‘get fitter’ during his time in lockdown, after feeling he had ‘put on a bit of weight’.
He said: ‘All I need to do is get fitter, I’ve put on a little bit of weight, that’s my next challenge to move a little more.
“Maybe I should make a game of it when I exercise to stay away from people. I don’t have a garden, so I have to find a way to do that.’
The prankster was previously told by doctors to cut his daily calorie intake to 1,500 for fear of developing diabetes.
Matt took the doctor’s warning seriously after he tragically lost his own father John to a heart attack in 1996.
The actor announced in December that he had quit Great British Bake because he could no longer combine the program’s schedule with other projects.
In March, Alison confirmed her exciting new position on Great British Bake Off in a video of a cake shaped like the show’s iconic white tent and featuring a model of her, Noel and judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith .
Tasty: Matt showed off his sweet tooth as he looked at the chocolate eclairs on display at the Maitre Choux pastry shop during his walk
Dressed casually: Matt looked casual in a red Snoopy sweater, leather jacket and red baseball and chatted on the phone as he enjoyed a leisurely stroll
Changes: In April 2020, Matt admitted he was keen to get ‘fitter’ during his time in lockdown, after feeling he had ‘put on a little bit of weight’
Warning: The funny man was previously told to cut his daily calorie intake to 1,500 by doctors over fears he could develop diabetes
Treat: Matt admired the eclairs in the window, which are described as the world’s best eclairs and are prepared by their experienced 3 Michelin star pastry chef
In a voice-over, the presenter said: ‘This is breaking news, Alison Hammond is joining The Great British Bake Off team.’
Alongside the post, she wrote, “It’s official!! It’s going to happen The Great British Bake off! let’s have it – The cake so excited @BritishBakeOff @Channel4 @PrueLeith @PaulHollywood @noelfielding11 #GBBO’.
Existing co-host Noel was more than delighted to welcome Alison to the Great British Bake Off family.
Meanwhile, outgoing host Matt told Alison that she was “born” for the role. In a tweet, he said, “Dear Alison, congratulations!
“You were born to do it. You will be brilliant! Xx’
Replacement: The actor announced in December that he had quit Great British Bake Off, which was hosted by Alison Hammond