Noel Fielding future on The Great British Bake Off, Digi Mart USA News (United Kingdom): The Great British Bake Off presenter Noel Fielding has revealed why working with Alison Hammond has made him want to stay on the show “forever.” The 53-year-old has been part of the Channel 4 presenting line-up since 2017, initially joining Sandi Toksvig before Alison took over alongside him in 2023.
Reflecting on his lengthy stint on the programme so far, Noel explained why working with his current co-host has made the job even more enjoyable. The pair recently appeared on chef Angela Hartnett and presenter Nick Grimshaw’s Waitrose Dish podcast, where Angela praised their natural chemistry.
In response, Noel said: “Once Alison came on I was like, ‘This is the greatest job ever’ and I was like, ‘I’ll stay forever until they kick me out’ because we have such fun.” Alison, who also presents This Morning, went on to describe Bake Off as “wholesome” and a “lovely” show to work on.
Noel has previously spoken about how unlikely he thought it would be that he was still presenting the programme years after taking over such a beloved format. Speaking to The Guardian, he jokingly credited judge Paul Hollywood for keeping him around.
“Who knew that was going to happen? Maybe Paul Hollywood’s hypnotised me.
I can’t escape the tractor beam of those blue eyes,” he shared.
“I loved that original lineup, with Mary [Berry], Mel [Giedroyc] and Sue [Perkins], as much as anyone. When me and Sandi took over, we were terrified.
We knew it was a massive risk.
“We said, ‘Let’s see if we can last one series’. The fact that I’m still here is amazing,” he added.
The latest Bake Off shake-up saw Nigella Lawson join the famous tent following Prue Leith’s departure. Prue announced in January that she would be stepping back from the show after nine years, telling fans it was time to enjoy her summers.
Opening up about Paul and Nigella’s dynamic on the Dish podcast, he suggested their differing opinions provide “quite exciting television.” “But you know what, they sort of, she, they have slightly different tastes, don’t they?” he added.
“She likes very salty kind of savoury things. And he likes more sweet.
He’s got more of a sweet tooth.
“So, they always end up resolving it and coming together. But yeah, it’s nice when they do.
It’s quiet, it’s quite sparky when they don’t agree.”
In the latest episode, the remaining quarter-finalists face three caramel-based challenges, including a classic treacle tart, an imposing millionaire’s shortbread and a detailed nougatine sculpture showstopper. The Great British Bake Off airs tonight at 8pm on Channel 4.
