Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood describes judging style of Nigella Lawson

22 Sep 2026 • 4:27 PM MYT
The Independent
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Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood describes judging style of Nigella Lawson

  • Nigella Lawson has joined the judging panel of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Dame Prue Leith after her nine-season stint.
  • Co-judge Paul Hollywood described Lawson as having a very warm and nurturing nature towards contestants, noting she is warmer than Mary Berry was.
  • Hollywood highlighted that he will remain in his role as the constructively critical presence on the judging panel.
  • Lawson explained her judging approach, emphasising the importance of providing honest yet encouraging feedback to help bakers learn from their mistakes.
  • The Great British Bake Off returns for its new series on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.

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