‘Your chemistry with Noel was brilliant’: Bake Off viewers react after Matt Lucas announces shock exit
‘Your chemistry with Noel was brilliant,’ one fan wrote
Your support helps us to tell the story
This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.
The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.
Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.
Matt Lucas is leaving The Great British Bake Off.
The presenter and Little Britain star announced his departure from the Channel 4 competition series on Tuesday (6 December) on Twitter.
Lucas said it “became clear” he was no longer able to host the series alongside his other projects.
Joining fans, the Bake Off judges were quick to respond to Lucas’ statement, with judge Paul Hollywood writing: “You will be missed @RealMattLucas, good luck with everything you’ve got planned … you’ve been awesome.”
Fellow judge Prue Leith tweeted: “I have absolutely loved working with you @RealMattLucas. Thank you for bringing so much laughter and fun to the tent.”
Meanwhile, many fans expressed their disappointment at Lucas’ departure, with one writing that he and co-presenter Noel Fielding had been “on fire this last season”.
“Noooo!!! You were so great on it. Your chemistry with Noel was brilliant. You'll be missed,” another wrote.
Former Bake Off contestant Will Hawkins added his voice, writing: “Matt, it was wonderful to meet you in the tent! I’ll raise a Battenberg and a Fondant Fancy to Fantasy Football League!”
Meanwhile, he is set to feature in two forthcoming Bake Off Christmas specials, which will air on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments