“The Great British Bake Off” has introduced Alison Hammond as its new host. The TV personality, who recently co-hosted the BAFTA Film Awards, confirmed the casting announcement in a TikTok Friday morning.
Hammond will replace Matt Lucas on Channel 4’s baking competition series, which has a loyal following on Netflix. READ MORE: Jake Gyllenhaal Is A Big Fan Of ‘Great British Bake Off’ And Judge Prue Leith Over the years, the 48-year-old has become a beloved TV presenter ever since she first graced British television screens competing on season three of “Big Brother” in 2002.
Hammond is also known for hosting ITV’s “This Morning”, appearing in a number of viral celebrity interview, including one from 2017 with Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling where she admitted she’s never watched “Blade Runner”.
Hammond, who’s also appeared on the celebrity version of “The Great British Bake Off”, will co-host alongside Noel Fielding.
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