Prue Leith tipped as Great British Bake Off's ‘new Mary Berry’ on Channel 4

Has a new judge been found for the show’s re-launch?
'The new Mary Berry': Prue Leith has been tipped to join the Great British Bake Off on Channel 4
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Ben Travis14 February 2017

The Great British Bake Off might have just found its new Mary Berry.

The beloved baking show is moving to Channel 4 later this year with Paul Hollywood in tow – though the series’ shift from the BBC saw presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins and judge Mary Berry step down.

According to The Sun, Channel 4 have now lined up a new judge to join Hollywood – the Great British Menu’s Prue Leith.

The 76 year-old has been tipped to cast a critical eye over the contestants’ creations when the Bake Off returns later in 2017.

“[Prue and Mary] are from similar backgrounds, so hopefully viewers will be accepting and give Prue a chance to win them over,” a source said.

“Following in Mary’s footsteps is a big challenge. But the producers are confident that Prue has all the attributes.”

Leith was born in South Africa, ran a Michelin-starred restaurant, and founded the cooking college Leith’s School of Food and Wine. She has been awarded the OBE and CBE in 1989 and 2010, respectively.

The Bake Off’s move came after Channel 4 outbid the BBC for the rights to the show at a rumoured £75 million for three years.

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Paul Hollywood has signed a three year contract to remain on the show for future series.

Replacements for Mel and Sue have not yet been announced, though rumoured names have included Richard Ayoade and Miranda Hart.

A Channel 4 spokesperson told the Evening Standard: "We'll be announcing the line up in due course."

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