There’s a shake-up in the Bake Off kitchen as a new judge steps in to help decide the fate of the celebrity bakers. Caroline Waldegrave OBE, a former co-owner and managing director of Leiths School of Food & Wine, will join Paul Hollywood to sample the stars’ creations.

Prue Leith ’s replacement on the forthcoming special of Great British Bake Off has been revealed. The restaurateur, 84, has been a part of the much-loved baking programme since its move from the BBC to Channel 4 in 2017, replacing the expert role formerly held by Mary Berry.

Dame Prue Leith ’s longtime friend will take over as a co-judge in the Celebrity Bake Off special, Channel 4 has announced. The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is returning this spring with many familiar faces – Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding and Paul Hollywood – and a surprise one-off replacement for Prue, 84.

While Alison Hammond, Noel Fielding, and Paul Hollywood will return to their usual roles, a new face can be seen in the promotional image

The Great British Bake Off will see Paul Hollywood team up with a new judge when The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns

Prue Leith reacts to Bake Off replacement as she steps down from celebrity specials - Dame Prue has given her blessing to the new Great Celebrity Bake Off judge

Channel 4 has shared first-look images at this year's The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, confirming who will replace Prue Leith on the judging panel. Last March, the judge announced that she would step down from the show's celebrity edition but would continue to appear on The Great British Bake Off.