'I’m 86 for goodness sake': Prue Leith to leave Great British Bake Off

She announced she has decided to step down from the role after nine series
The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding, Alison Hammond, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith

The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding, Alison Hammond, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 - 15:53
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Prue Leith said she will miss working as a judge on Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off.

The 86-year-old announced she has decided to step down from the role after nine series and judging more than 400 challenges.

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