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Nigella to replace Prue on Bake Off?

(56 Posts)
tanith Mon 26-Jan-26 18:48:06

I really can’t stand Nigella so we shall if I still watch after the first episode 🤔 what about you?

Bukkie Wed 28-Jan-26 17:33:55

I don't know much about Nigella so will give her a chance. I liked Prue and will miss her. Nobody can ever be as bad as the horrendous, cold, patronising, sanctimonious Mary Berry. I hate the woman and run and turn the television off when her smug face appears. For some bizarre reason she thinks she is the nation's sweetheart.

DrWatson Wed 28-Jan-26 17:50:04

For Aveline, and any similar "beginning of the end" stuff. The broadcaster will check viewing figures before your opinion, and the reaction of the all-important advertisers.

I doubt Nigella will be a major downturn from Prue Leith, though she was OK IMO.

The problem for us with the show was the introduction of the wretched Hammond woman, plus a gathering realisation that the show's content has got stale (not from the ovens, just what the contestants have to do). Same old . . .

Oh, I'm assured by an expert source that the male viewership will rise with Nigella there.

Geordiegirl1 Wed 28-Jan-26 19:26:27

I love her and hope she gets that creepy Paul sorted out. X

Samwam Wed 28-Jan-26 19:36:18

Says Meecro Wavay for microwave. smile
I like Nigella.

charley68 Wed 28-Jan-26 21:29:43

Excellent news. I love Nigella. I wonder if Paul will be all of a fluster?
The meecrowavay was such a fun comment, and got the reaction that Nigella wanted. I think Poppy cooks has done something similar to a word - but I cannot remember the word now

I did wonder about Caroline Waldegrave having the job. She did stand in for Prue on a couple of the Celebrity shows I think?