Channel 4 Great Celebrity Bake Off fans all say the same thing as new series launches

Channel 4 Great Celebrity Bake Off fans all say the same thing as new series launches Newspoint | 17/03/2025 08:39:15

The Great Celebrity Bake Off made a triumphant return to the telly on Sunday, 16 March. TV buffs saw the first episode of the latest series with siblings Scarlette and Stuart Douglas, alongside lovebirds Rosie and Chris Ramsey, taking to their aprons on .

and were back at the helm as hosts, but eagle-eyed fans spotted a change in the judging panel. Paul Hollywood was in his usual spot, yet his partner-in-pastry Prue Leith was noticeably missing, with Caroline Waldegrave stepping into her shoes for this spin-off series.

Viewers quickly flocked to social media to express their befuddlement and longing for Prue, with some pushing for her comeback in future Bake Off editions.

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A baffled fan questioned on X, "Who's this new prue? ! #GBBO," while another chimed in with hopes: "I hope Prue is back for the main series later in the year #GBBO #SU2C."

Another brought understanding to Prue's absence: "Totally understand Prue's decision to step down from the celebrity specials of this show to focus on the main one in the summer. she is 84 and it is a gruelling schedule. absolutely understandable and a great decision imo #GBBO #SU2C," reports .

A fourth said: "no no no no im not liking this already where is our prue! ! ! ! ! ! #gbbo," while another added: "I hope Prue is back for the main series later in the year #GBBO #SU2C," and a sixth said: "I want prue back! ! #GBBO."

Fans of can breathe a sigh of relief as it's been confirmed that Prue Leith will be returning to the show later this year, despite her absence from The Great Celebrity Bake Off: Stand Up To Cancer 2025.

A spokesperson for Love Productions, the company behind the hit Channel 4 series, has stated: "Prue will be joining Paul as usual to judge The Great British Bake Off, but will be stepping back from The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer."

Stepping into Prue's shoes for the celebrity charity edition is Caroline, a close friend and former business partner of Prue. Caroline, who co-founded Leiths School of Food and Wine with Prue and has co-authored cookbooks such as Leiths Easy Dinner Parties and Leiths Cookery Bible, will be taking over judging duties.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off airs on Sundays on Channel 4 at 7.40pm