Alison Hammond

The This Morning star, 48, has reportedly been lined up as the new host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing departing comic Matt Lucas.

A source told The Mirror: 'Alison is a great choice. She will bring warmth and humour to the tent in spades. 'But we have literally just begun the process, we are still brainstorming. Me and David Walliams are working together on a new thing, but it’s not Little Britain. 'It's a brand new thing. They said: 'There is a realisation last year's show didn't really work.

The star, who is best known for her role on This Morning, is expected to take on presenting duties after Matt Lucas announced his exit last December.

Be the first to get Breaking News Alison Hammond is set to become the new host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Matt Lucas. One source told the Daily Mirror that Hammond, a reporter and presenter on This Morning, "is a great choice". Bosses of the hit Channel 4 show are expected to announce her as co-presenter to actor and comedian Noel Fielding within days, according to reports. The Great British Bake Off: Alison Hammond set to be announced as new host The star, who is best known for her role on This Morning, is expected to take on presenting duties after Matt Lucas announced his exit last December.

The ITV This Morning host is reportedly moving to the Bake Off tent this summer.

She will be the first non-white host or judge in the show’s 14 history. Fielding wrote: “Totally respect your decision matt! [TV](/topic/itv)’s [Alison Hammond](/topic/alison-hammond) will fill the boots of departing comedian [Matt Lucas](/topic/matt-lucas) on the Great British Bake Off, according to reports.

The This Morning presenter will be the new host of the Channel 4 baking show as she joins co-host Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in ...

Well, this is a traybake that looks like me.” [BBC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bbc) entertainment show I Can See Your Voice, on which she appears alongside Jimmy Carr and [Amanda Holden](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/amanda-holden), has been axed. Exuding confidence right from the start, she told judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith: “I love chocolate brownies. [Big Brother](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/big-brother). [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) in 2014. [dogs](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/teamdogs) that look like them? Things are just running so smooth for me, this is actually boring TV. Any time I go out and about, try a brownie, it never compares to my brownies. Many fans had called for a female presenter to replace Lucas. She will bring warmth and humour to the tent in spades. [Channel 4](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/channel-4) series films this summer, she will join comedian [Noel Fielding](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/noel-fielding) to welcome the 12 new bakers to the tent. [Alison Hammond](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alison-hammond) has been lined up as the new host of [The Great British Bake Off](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-great-british-bake-off), replacing departing comic [Matt Lucas](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/matt-lucas).

The This Morning favourite is set to replace Matt Lucas as the new host alongside Noel Fielding, becoming the first non-white judge or host of the show.

Alison was a natural in the tent and judges Paul and Dame Prue: “I love chocolate brownies. Any time I go out and about, try a brownie, it never compares to my brownies. This comes after the Big Brother star appeared on the celebrity version of the show last year for Stand Up 2 Cancer. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will be returning as judges as TV bosses are set to announce Alison's new role within days. [ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond has viewers in stitches after X-rated remark](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/itv-mornings-alison-hammond-viewers-28279163) [ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond looking 'incredible' as she shares snap on Instagram](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/itv-mornings-alison-hammond-wows-28523329) [BAFTA host Alison Hammond's net worth, incredible weight loss, love life, and Birmingham home](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/bafta-host-alison-hammonds-net-29257909) [The Great British Bake Off to 'go back to basics' after series of complaints](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/great-british-bake-go-back-29348774) [Celebrity Bake Off 2023 full line-up from David Schwimmer to Jesy Nelson](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/celebrity-bake-2023-full-line-29165950) [Alison Hammond](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/bafta-host-alison-hammonds-net-29257909) is set to be announced as the new [Great British Bake Off ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/all-about/the-great-british-bake-off)presenter after Matt Lucas resigned last year.

The This Morning presenter is expected to join comedian Noel Fielding when the Channel 4 show films this summer.

She will bring warmth and humour to the tent in spades. Hammond, 48, has been a presenter and reporter on ITV's This Morning since 2002. A source told the newspaper: “Alison is a great choice.

'This Morning' presenter is reportedly in line to take over from comedian Lucas as co-host of the Channel 4 baking competition.

After appearing in series three of Big Brother, Hammond began presenting occasional segments on This Morning in 2002. In 2020, Hammond was in the Bake Off tent as a contestant, as she took part in the third season of The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off, a celebrity version in aid of cancer research. The next series of The Great British Bake Off is expected in summer, later this year. We’re laughing just thinking about it.” [Alison Hammond](/topic/alison-hammond) is expected to be announced as the incoming co-host of [The Great British Bake Off](/topic/the-great-british-bake-off), according to reports. The publication notes a source as describing Hammond as a “great choice”, adding: “She will bring warmth and humour to the tent in spades.

She will take Matt Lucas's place at Noel Fielding's side on the Channel 4 baking show.

Hammond was the second person to be evicted, but that did not stop her career taking off outside the house. Channel 4's chief content officer Ian Katz said: "Alison is much loved, effortlessly funny and the owner of the best laugh in Britain. Her popularity as a presenter hasn't quite translated into success in TV contests, though - she finished 10th in both. Two naughty kids together :) x x x.x The bakers will love you." He wrote: "Congratulations and welcome to the tent lovely!! She was a huge hit when she appeared on Celebrity Bake Off and we're thrilled to have her back in the tent." in 2010 and Strictly Come Dancing, teaming up with Aljaz Skorjanec in 2014. We're delighted to announce that Alison Hammond will be joining forces with Noel Fielding to host the next series of The Great British Bake Off on She wrote: "It's official!! It’s happening The Great British Bake off ! It’s Official!! Alison Hammond has signed up to replace Matt Lucas as co-host of The Great British Bake Off.

Popular ITV morning presenter Alison Hammond has been tapped to replace Matt Lucas as a host on 'The Great British Bake Off.'

Hammond, who participated in the celebrity version of “Bake Off” in 2020, will join Noel Fielding as co-host on the next season of the iconic baking show. She’s the first person of color to serve as a host on the long-running baking show, which launched in the U.K. She was a huge hit when she appeared on ‘Celebrity Bake Off’ and we’re thrilled to have her back in the tent.”

The This Morning presenter will join forces with comedian Noel Fielding in the next series of the popular Channel 4 baking show.

It’s happening The Great British Bake off! Alongside the post, she wrote: “It’s Official!! I’m joining The Great British Bake Off.

It was confirmed today that Alison Hammond will join fellow presenter, Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in the famous tent for the ...

I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Great British Bake Off and can’t wait to meet this year’s bakers. Welcome to The Great British Bake Off… The series will air later this year on Channel 4.

Previous presenter Matt Lucas had departed after the last series of the Channel 4 show, leaving them looking for someone to partner up with Noel Fielding.

In fact she even featured on The Great British Bake Off as a contestant for its Stand Up 2 Cancer special in 2020. [Hammond](https://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/national/23332354.sparkly-statement-garments-reign-supreme-baftas-red-carpet/) first achieved fame by appearing as a contestant on Big Brother back in 2002, where she became the second housemate to be evicted from the third series. [This Morning on ITV](https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23281113.holly-willoughby-breaks-silence-itv-morning-f-bomb/) and has been there ever since. That same year she was signed up as a roving reporter for Alison Hammond has been lined up as the new host of The Great British Bake Off, according to reports. She will bring warmth and humour to the tent in spades.

Hammond is replacing comedian Matt Lucas who revealed in December he was stepping down from the presenting role as he could no longer commit to the programme's ...

Lorraine Kelly also tweeted: “Big congrats to the force of nature that is our @AlisonHammond – she will be fabulous on Bake Off #GBBO @BritishBakeOff.” The show’s official Twitter account also confirmed the news, saying they were “delighted” to announce she would be joining the team to host alongside Fielding later this year. Alison Hammond has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off.

Previous presenter Matt Lucas had departed after the last series of the Channel 4 show, leaving them looking for someone to partner up with Noel Fielding.

In fact she even featured on The Great British Bake Off as a contestant for its Stand Up 2 Cancer special in 2020. [Hammond](https://www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/national/23332354.sparkly-statement-garments-reign-supreme-baftas-red-carpet/) first achieved fame by appearing as a contestant on Big Brother back in 2002, where she became the second housemate to be evicted from the third series. [This Morning on ITV](https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23281113.holly-willoughby-breaks-silence-itv-morning-f-bomb/) and has been there ever since. That same year she was signed up as a roving reporter for Alison Hammond has been lined up as the new host of The Great British Bake Off, according to reports. She will bring warmth and humour to the tent in spades.

This Morning presenter 'thrilled' to be teaming up with Noel Fielding in next series of Channel 4 baking show.

Hammond also appeared on an episode of Celebrity Bake Off, in which she momentarily became confused about the whereabouts of her oven door. Before joining This Morning, she competed in the third series of Big Brother and has since gone on to appear in several reality shows including I’m a Celebrity … In a voiceover, the presenter said: “This is breaking news, Alison Hammond is joining the team of The Great British Bake Off.” Toksvig announced her departure from the show in 2020 and was replaced by Lucas, who co-hosted the last three series. It’s happening The Great British Bake off! Alongside the post, she wrote: “It’s Official!!