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

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

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 - 15:53
PA Reporter

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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