Nigella Lawson has confessed she felt apprehensive about judging amateur bakers on the new series of The Great British Bake Off
The cookery writer says she is a home baker rather than a polished professional, making her sympathetic to contestants facing the famous tent’s challenges
She will join Paul Hollywood as 12 hopefuls compete for the 2026 title
This year’s twists include wearable bakes, a free-from week and a team challenge involving a relative
Hollywood remains the show’s traditional critic, while Lawson is expected to bring a warmer, more nurturing approach.