Nigella Lawson will replace Prue Leith as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, Love Productions and Channel 4 have confirmed.
Presenter and author Lawson said: "I'm uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now!
"Of course, it's daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I'm also bubbling with excitement.
"The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it's a national treasure – and it's a huge honour to be entrusted with it.
"I'm just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come.
"I wish the marvellous Prue all the best and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!"
Leith said: "I'm thrilled that Nigella is to experience [the] brilliant Bake Off.
"She's sassy, fun, and she knows her onions – and her croissants, cake, and crumble."
Last week, Leith announced she had decided to step down from The Great British Bake Off after nine series and judging more than 400 challenges.
The new series of The Great British Bake Off will air later this year.
Source: Press Association
