Matt Lucas responds to Alison Hammond replacing him on Great British Bake Off as she's applauded on ITV This Morning

Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding have responded to Alison Hammond being named as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. It was reported on Thursday night (March 16) that the This Morning star had bagged the role following the exit of comedian and actor Matt.

He announced his departure from the popular Channel 4 show in December, explaining he was leaving as he could no longer commit to the programme’s schedule alongside his other projects but described his time on the show as a "delicious experience". And on Friday morning (March 17), Alison exclaimed 'it's official' as she finally confirmed her next big TV role.

Alison will now co-host the show with Noel and join judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith in the tent, three years after she appeared on an episode of celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, in which she momentarily became confused about the whereabouts of her oven door.

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Confirming her new TV gig, the 48-year-old shared a video to Instagram in which she interviewed herself - sort off. Alison filmed a celebratory cake which recreated the inside of the tent where the judges cast their verdicts on the contestants' bakes. Sweet figurines of Paul and Prue were included as well as ones of Bake Off's newest hosting duo.

"Yes it's breaking news, Alison Hammond is joining the team of the Great British Bake Off," the This Morning host could be heard saying behind the camera before zooming in on her own icing-based figure and asking: "Alison, have you got any words whatsoever?" Alison then said she was "absolutely thrilled" and confirmed she'd be meeting the new batch of bakers "soon".

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