Noel Fielding has revealed that his Great British Bake Off co-presenter Alison Hammond fell foul of a crucial on-set rule after 'learning the hard way'. The duo have fronted the beloved baking programme together since Alison replaced Matt Lucas in 2023.
Despite the kitchen appearing laden with tempting confections, nearly everything is completely forbidden, Noel disclosed. Journalist Boudicca Fox Leonard visited the renowned tent at Welford Park in Berkshire to discover what goes on behind the scenes. There's one golden rule: 'Don't eat the displays.'
She reported that Noel issued this caution while she was 'eyeing up the set dressing of sponge fingers, party rings and jars of marshmallows'. The host stated: 'They are not to be touched. Alison found that out the hard way.'
Much of what's on show isn't actually fit for consumption, with certain pieces constructed from polystyrene. Other items have been sitting around for extended periods, serving purely aesthetic purposes. When asked about the authenticity of some hot cross buns on display, Noel said: 'They are real. But feel them – they're like rock. You'd need gnashers like a nutcracker to eat them.'
Even the edible props aren't spared once the cameras stop rolling. A crew member revealed: 'We have to put all the real stuff away at night because the squirrels come and eat it otherwise.'
