Matt Lucas

Lucas joined the long-running baking series back in 2020 and served as co-host alongside comedian Noel Fielding. The pair hosted the series, often serving as ...

Thank you for bringing so much laughter and fun to the tent.” Lucas joined the long-running baking series back in 2020 and served as co-host alongside comedian Noel Fielding. In his announcement, Lucas cited scheduling conflicts for the departure.

Matt Lucas is leaving as co-host of "The Great British Bake Off" after three seasons on the show, citing scheduling conflicts.

“We consider M to be very much part of the ‘Bake Off’ family and are extremely grateful for his part, along with Noel, in looking after very many bakers.” He worked alongside co-host Noel Fielding and judges [Paul Hollywood](https://variety.com/t/paul-hollywood/) and Prue Leith, and in the first two of those seasons, it was under severe COVID restrictions that required the production to remain sequestered together in a COVID bubble. “So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else.”

The comedian, 48, has hosted the popular baking competition for three series alongside Noel Fielding. Lucas made the announcement via his Instagram on ...

You were an absolute joy to work with - and made us feel so comfortable on screen. the wonderful bakers for welcoming me into the tent. Meanwhile Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood commented: "I’m going to miss you Matt, and so will the bakers …" A second user chimed in: "MATT!!!! See the best to worst as Bake Off returns](https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/22315536.tiktok-baking-trends-ranked-best-worst-channel-great-british-bake-off-returns/) He wrote: “Farewell Bake Off!

The presenter announced on Twitter on Tuesday evening he won't be back to host the new series, which he has been at the helm of alongside Noel Fielding for ...

A third shared: "I’m going to miss Matt & Noel are brilliant on the show," one wrote, whilst a second penned: "I’m gonna miss Matt! We appreciate everything he's done for Bake Off, from working in Covid bubbles to supporting the bakers.

After three shows and 51 episodes of the delectable "Great British Bake Off" on BBC and Netflix, Matt Lucas is "cheerfully passing the baguette on" as ...

[tweeted in response](https://twitter.com/BritishBakeOff/status/1600190314924232705) to Lucas’ post, “We loved having Matt Lucas brighten up our Tent for the last three years, especially when laughter and smiles were so much in need. [also](https://twitter.com/PrueLeith/status/1600193034347368448) [tweeted](https://twitter.com/PaulHollywood/status/1600198584556695552) their appreciation for Lucas, who acted as co-host on “The Great British Baking Show” since 2020, as well as spinoff series “The Great British Baking Show: Holidays,” “The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice,” and “The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C.” We appreciate everything he’s done for Bake Off, from working in Covid bubbles to supporting the bakers.