- Comedian Sara Pascoe has claimed she was replaced by a younger woman on The Great British Sewing Bee rather than stepping down voluntarily.
- Speaking on Harry Hill's podcast, the 45-year-old presenter reflected on her departure from the BBC show by stating that showbusiness is harsh.
- Pascoe is being succeeded by 38-year-old Alma's Not Normal star Sophie Willan ahead of the show's Christmas special and 2026 series.
- Pascoe presented the competition series in 2022, 2023 and 2025, taking maternity leave in 2024 when Kiell Smith-Bynoe temporarily took over.
- The BBC declined to comment on Pascoe's latest remarks, though it had previously praised her contribution when announcing Willan as host.
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