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Prue Leith Is Leaving The Great British Bake Off

January 21, 2026

Dame Prue Leith has announced her departure from The Great British Bake Off after nearly a decade, stating in an Instagram post that now feels like the right time to step back at the age of 86. She expressed her gratitude for the experience and mentioned her desire to focus on personal pursuits, including spending time in her garden.

Prue Leith Is Leaving The Great British Bake Off

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Prue Leith has been a judge on The Great British Bake Off for nine years.
She replaced Dame Mary Berry in 2017 and has worked alongside Paul Hollywood.
Leith announced her departure via Instagram, citing personal goals and age as reasons.
Channel 4 has not yet named her successor on the show.
She recently stepped down from the celebrity version of the Bake Off in 2024.

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Prue Leith Is Leaving The Great British Bake Off

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