Caroline Waldegrave replaces Prue Leith on Celebrity Bake Off

Dame Prue Leith will be replaced by her friend Lady Caroline Waldegrave as co-judge on the upcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer. Leith, who has been a judge since the show's move to Channel 4 in 2017, stepped down due to the demanding filming schedule and personal health considerations, although she clarified she has not left the show entirely. Waldegrave, a former managing director of Leiths School of Food and Wine, will join Paul Hollywood in evaluating a lineup of celebrity contestants, including Kate Garraway and Sarah Beeny. The new series will feature a mix of familiar faces competing in signature, technical, and showstopper challenges, with hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding returning to the tent. This season promises to be a star-studded affair as various celebrities showcase their baking skills. The series is set to air on Channel 4 this spring.