Comic and actor Matt Lucas has joined The Great British Bake Off as co-host alongside Noel Fielding, replacing Sandi Toksvig who previously revealed she was stepping down in January.
Best known in the U.K. for the hit series Little Britain, but having also starred in films such as Bridesmaids, Paddington and Alice in Wonderland, Lucas also joins judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in the Bake Off tent. "I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television," said Lucas. "I can’t wait to break bread with Noel, Prue and Paul and meet the brilliant bakers.
And bearing in mind my love of cake, I’ve already ordered some much larger trousers in anticipation. See you in the tent!" Said Fielding: "I love Matt.
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