Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.
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"Lawson did produce a step change to the show and was a nice fit with the ethos of the programme."
— Giuseppe Dell'Anno , Celebrity
"external Lawson moves through Bake Off dispensing words of wisdom, generous praise and gentle criticism."
— Lucy Mangan , Celebrity
"Bake Off and Nigella are a match made in heaven."
— Anita Singh , Celebrity
"The Bake Off format is very tired."
— Nick Hilton , Celebrity
"Add Nigella – famous for her on-screen coquettish eyelash-fluttering and cheeky language choices – into the mix, and you'd imagine the sauciness gets dialled up to 11."
— Jane Rackham , Celebrity
Key People
Adam Miller is a journalist and critic for Metro.
Presenter who offered condolences to Mel Schilling's family.
Anita Singh is an arts and entertainment editor known for her commentary in various media.
Giuseppe Dell'Anno is a winner of The Great British Bake Off.
Jane Rackham is a journalist and critic for Radio Times.
Lucy Mangan is a writer and critic for The Guardian.
Nick Hilton is a journalist and critic for The Independent.
A renowned TV chef and new judge on The Great British Bake Off.
Noel Fielding is a British comedian and television presenter.
Paul Hollywood is a British celebrity chef known for his role on The Great British Bake Off.
Prue Leith is a British restaurateur, television presenter, and author known for her role as a judge on Bake Off.
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The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.
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