Nigella Lawson Praised as New Bake Off Judge; Full Contestant Lineup Revealed
Nigella Lawson is receiving a lot of compliments for her first appearance as a judge on The Great British Bake Off. She’s taking over from Dame Prue Leith, who decided to step back to enjoy life a bit more. The new season kicks off on Channel 4 on September 22. The Telegraph called Lawson "more delectable than anything the contestants could whip up," while The Times praised her "highly seductive voice," indicating that "Bake Off has found a new star." This 17th season will feature bakers Clara, Connie, Danni, Gabe, Gary, Molly, Moyin, Mo, Nikki, Shannon, Tom, and Yannis, showcasing a mix of classic and creative recipes influenced by various cultures and personal stories.
Key facts
- Nigella Lawson replaces Dame Prue Leith as judge on The Great British Bake Off.
- The new series premieres on Channel 4 on 22 September.
- Critics praised Lawson's performance in the opening episode.
- The Telegraph called Lawson 'more delectable than anything the contestants could whip up'.
- The Times said 'lashings of Nigella Lawson help everyone rise to the occasion'.
- Ben Dowell of The Times wrote 'Bake Off has found a new star'.
- Anita Singh of The Telegraph described Lawson as a 'walking meme factory'.
- The 17th series contestants include a paediatric doctor, a competitive sprinter, a hairdresser, and a drag artist.
Entities
Artists
- Nigella Lawson
- Dame Prue Leith
- Ben Dowell
- Anita Singh
- Clara
- Connie
- Danni
- Gabe
- Gary
- Molly
- Moyin
- Mo
- Nikki
- Shannon
- Tom
- Yannis
Institutions
- The Great British Bake Off
- Channel 4
- The Telegraph
- The Times
- NHS
- Basingstoke's Ziggy's Night Club
Locations
- Hertfordshire
- Portugal
- London
- Dorset
- West Midlands
- Nottinghamshire
- Essex
- Gloucestershire
- West Yorkshire
- Birmingham
- Basingstoke