National Television Awards viewers were left gobsmacked on Thursday night (September 9) when they spotted Matt Lucas on their screens with a dramatic new look.
The 47-year-old comedian won Best Challenge show with his Great British Bake Off co-stars at the star-studded event, which took place at London’s O2 Arena and was hosted by fellow funny-man Joel Dommett.
However, it appears that many fans at home were rather distracted during the ceremony after noticing a change in his appearance.
It comes as Matt’s show, Bake Off, picked up the award for Best Challenge Show, after being nominated alongside hit shows like Love Island and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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After being announced as the winners of the TV gong, actor Matt appeared live from the Bake Off studio via video call with his co-stars Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Prue Leith.
However, it was clear that the comedian was sporting a new trimmed-down figure as he graced the screen with his cast-mates during their victory speech.
Eagle-eyed fans on Twitter were delighted with Matt’s slender new look, with many flocking to social media to compliment the star.
One impressed fan commented: “Bl**dy hell @RealMattLucas has lost so much weight, well done him.
“Oh and well done #bakeoff #GBBO as well, a much deserved win #NTAs #ntas2021”
A second penned: “Matt Lucas is looking a bit trim….”
A third agreed and said: “Wow Matt Lucas has lost quite a lot of weight.”
A fourth added: “WOW Matt Lucas has lost a lot of weight!”
Matt joined the cast of Bake Off as a co-presenter in 2020, alongside his pal Noel Fielding, taking over from previous host Sandi Toksvig who recently became the hose of BBC fact show, QI.
Last year’s winner, Peter Sawkins, took to the stage in person to give thanks to the fans and crew for making the show happen in such difficult times.
The new series of Bake Off will air on Channel 4 on Tuesday 21 September.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
