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Paul Hollywood says what he really thinks of Nigella as he admits 'arguments'

Hollywood said the disagreements were about flavor and taste, not baking standards, as Lawson joins the judging panel for series 17.

  • On Tuesday, the 17th series of The Great British Bake Off premieres on Channel 4, with food writer Nigella Lawson making her debut as judge alongside Paul Hollywood.
  • Lawson replaces Dame Prue Leith, who announced her departure earlier this year after nine seasons; Leith had originally succeeded Mary Berry in 2017.
  • Paul Hollywood, a fixture since the show's 2010 debut, described Lawson as having "a very nurturing nature," distinguishing her approach from predecessors Berry and Leith.
  • During the premiere, a contestant dropped a cake while exiting the tent, while Lawson admitted the new role felt "daunting" and that she "wouldn't mark me up" for her baking finishes.
  • Lawson brings extensive culinary credentials to the role, having published her bestselling debut How To Eat in 1998 and previously judging on MasterChef Australia and My Kitchen Rules.
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Radio Times broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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