Paul Hollywood and Nigella share ‘unbelievable chemistry’ on Bake Off

In January, it was announced that Dame Prue Leith, who lives in the Cotswolds, would bow out of the Great British Bake Off after nine series and judging more than 400 challenges.

The 86-year-old has been a judge on the popular baking show alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017, when the series moved from the BBC to Channel 4, replacing Henley resident Dame Mary.

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It was then announced on Monday, January 26, that Oxford University graduate Nigella Lawson will replace her as the judge on the Bake Off.

Now, the show’s presenter Alison Hammond has suggested that Ms Lawson and Mr Hollywood have “unbelievable chemistry” on set after filming started.

After telling this to Lorraine Kelly on ITV’s Lorraine, the host responded with a shocked sound to which Ms Hammond clarified: “Not in that sort of way.”

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The Bake Off star revealed that the show’s new judge is both “lovely” and “incredible”, before she added: “Obviously we’ve started, so I’ve been watching. I’m telling you, the chemistry between her and Paul is unbelievable.”

When a photo of the two judges appeared on a screen on the Lorraine set, Ms Hammond remarked: “Look, you can feel it, can’t you? Don’t they look good-looking? Look at them!

“Honestly, they’re so good together. Because I’ll be honest with you, they don’t always agree, and it’s so good!”