long running baking competition were surprised to see 47-year-old Noel out of the presenting line-up as he was taking time off to be with his partner, Lliana, and their newborn daughter, Iggy, who was born in August.
With Noel off on paternity leave, the door was open for 37-year-old spin-off star Tom to step up to host the main show.And his time in the shoes of Noel was a hit with fans – with many demanding he be allowed to host the show full time, and even Tom’s harshest critics being won over by his Christmas performance.One fan set the tone, and echoed the thoughts of many, by tweeting: “Can we get Tom Allan as a permanent host for #bakeoff ?
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