Great British Bake Off has announced Little Britain star Matt Lucas will be the new judge for the next series.
The presenter will judge alongside Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding for the next series.
He will be replacing former judge Sandi Toksvig, who announced her departure from the show at the start of this year.
Speaking about the news, Matt said: “I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television. I can’t wait to break bread with Noel, Prue and Paul and meet the brilliant bakers.
“And bearing in mind my love of cake, I’ve already ordered some much larger trousers in anticipation. See you in the tent.”
Matt announced the big GBBO news on social media with Noel Fielding (Image: Twitter)
The current judges have been quick to welcome the actor and comedian to the team, as they rushed to share their excitement for the new addition to the line-up.
Noel said: “I love Matt. I love his warmth and his comedy and his big joyful smile. I think if we play our cards right we could become the next Chas and Morph.”
Prue added: “The combination of Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding! Will we stop laughing and get any filming done?”
Matt is replacing former judge Sandi Toksvig for the next series (Image: Channel 4)
Paul chipped in: “I’m a genuine fan of Matt’s, it is such great news he will be joining us in the tent, he’s a fantastic addition to the team.”
Richard McKerrow, CEO and Executive Producer, Love Productions added: “It’s extremely exciting to have Matt joining the Bake Off family, he’s a phenomenal talent with a huge heart and we can’t wait to enjoy the mischief and mayhem he and Noel will inevitably create in the tent.
The current judges have shared their excitement for the new addition to their team (Image: Channel 4)
“Our new batch of bakers will be in very safe hands.”
Filming for the eleventh series of The Great British Bake Off begins this spring.
GBBO Celebrity continues next Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
