Alison Hammond has given details about the dynamic between Paul Hollywood and new Bake Off judge Nigella Lawson, describing their chemistry as 'unbelievable'. The TV chef was announced as Prue Leith’s replacement on the hit Channel 4 show earlier this year.
Paul, 60, and Nigella, 66, have already begun teasing audiences after posting a serious-looking selfie onto Instagram this April Fool’s Day, pretending to have been cast in German crime drama. Now that filming is underway for the new series of The Great British Bake Off, host Alison, 51, has revealed that the pair’s chemistry is 'unbelievable'.
This was met by a suggestive 'ooo' sound from Lorraine Kelly, 66, prompting Alison to clarify, 'not in that sort of way'. Chatting to the presenter on her ITV show, Alison called Nigella 'lovely' and 'incredible'.
Elaborating on her point, Alison exclaimed: 'Honestly, they’re so good together. Because I’ll be honest with you, they don’t always agree, and it’s so good!' Lorraine agreed in response, that this kind of contention can work.
Alison has co-hosted the show since 2023, when she joined to replace Matt Lucas. She chats to the amateur bakers alongside co-presenter Noel Fielding who came on board in 2017. The Great British Bake Off is available to watch on Channel 4.
