BBC Breakfast star Nina Warhurst has been eyeing up a job on a rival broadcaster after learning there is a spot going free.
The presenter, 42, stepped in for Sally Nugent and joined Jon Kay on the red sofa as the pair discussed the top headlines in the news on Wednesday (December 7).
This included the news that comedian Matt Lucas has sensationally quit presenting The Great British Bake Off following three series on the beloved cooking show.
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Nina described his stint on the programme as “one hell of an era” before recognising that Channel 4 hasn’t announced his replacement.
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As they showed clips of the 48-year-old digging into some tasty treats on the show, Nina made it clear she would be up for nabbing the new role for herself.
“I am always available for tasting cake,” she exclaimed as she was met with laughs from her co-host.
“Just the cake eating bit,” she added as Jon wondered: “Not so much the work bit, just the eating bit?”
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The news anchor confirmed: “No just the eating,” to which Jon responded: “Clear the plates later.”
The Come Fly With Me star took on the position in 2020, replacing QI host Sandi Toksvig, who had featured on the programme since 2017.
It was announced on Tuesday (December 6) that the star had stepped down from the Channel 4 programme after he realised he could “no longer” present the show alongside his other work commitments.
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The Little Britain actor posted a lengthy statement on his Twitter page in which he expressed his gratitude towards his co-star’s Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and wished his future replacement the “very best of luck.”
And it seems his replacement is already on the topic of people’s minds as bookies have tipped comedian Joe Lycett to join the cast, with his odds at 7/2.
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