After eight years judging Great British Bake Off, Dame Prue Leith is being replaced on the Celebrity spin-off. First joining the BBC baking competition in 2017, replacing Mary Berry, Dame Prue revealed last year she was taking a step back to explore other passions.

Prue Leith reacts to Bake Off replacement as she steps down from celebrity specials - Dame Prue has given her blessing to the new Great Celebrity Bake Off judge

The Great British Bake Off will see Paul Hollywood team up with a new judge when The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns

Prue Leith ’s replacement on the forthcoming special of Great British Bake Off has been revealed. The restaurateur, 84, has been a part of the much-loved baking programme since its move from the BBC to Channel 4 in 2017, replacing the expert role formerly held by Mary Berry.

PRUE Leith has been replaced on Bake Off as Channel 4 unveil its brand new star-studded lineup for the celebrity specials. The hit baking show’s spin-off returns as a new judge joins Paul

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer returns this spring, featuring hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding alongside judge Paul Hollywood —and a surprise temporary replacement for Leith. The 84-year-old baking expert previously announced she would be stepping back from the specials due to the intense filming schedule.

No, Prue Leith is not leaving The Great British Bake Off. Come on, you know we would riot. Earlier this week, rumors of Leith leaving the baking competition reality show began to circulate after a photo of the cast was posted on Instagram.

Great British Bake Off favourite Prue Leith has stepped back from the Channel 4's spin-off show as the star-studded guests are finally announced.

The Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith has broken her silence on her replacement for the celebrity edition. Last year, the show judge revealed that she would no longer be part of the celebrity series, though will continue to co-judge the main show.