Noel Fielding's publicist has announced the comedian will return as co-host of The Great British Bake Off. "There has been absolutely no discussion about Noel stepping down from Bake Off," the representative said.

Noel made headlines when it was revealed that production on his Apple TV+ comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin had been abruptly shut down, despite filming reportedly around three-quarters finished.

A spokesperson for The Great British Baking Show co-host Noel Fielding is responding to claims that his client will be stepping down from the Netflix competition series amid ongoing health issues.

Noel Fielding will return to host this year’s Great British Bake Off, according to his spokeswoman. Questions had emerged over whether Fielding would present Channel 4’s most popular show following the revelation last week that his Apple TV+ comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin was being scrapped after Fielding pulled out around three-quarters