Prue Leith’s Bake Off replacement wins over Alison Hammond as star chastised over Kate Garraway spoiler

Kate has signed up to appear on the Stand Up To Cancer special…

After Prue Leith stepped down from her role, host Alison Hammond has delivered her verdict on her Great Celebrity Bake Off replacement.

Prue, 85, joined Great British Bake Off as a judge in 2017 and has remained on the show ever since. However, it was revealed that she will no longer participate in the celebrity spin-off editions.

As a result, Prue’s longtime friend Caroline Waldegrave has taken over for this year’s Celebrity Stand Up To Cancer show, which starts on Sunday (March 16).

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Bake Off star Alison discussed Prue Leith’s replacement this week (Credit: ITV)

Alison Hammond delivers verdict on Prue Leith Bake Off replacement

During an interview with Woman Magazine, Alison, 50, shared her honest opinions on Caroline after she stepped into Prue’s shoes.

Describing her as “lovely”, Alison insisted Caroline isn’t as “strict as Paul” but “really passionate about baking”.

“She just fitted right in. Most of the jokes went over her head, though,” she added. “Caroline is quite innocent, which I found endearing. She’s a great addition to the Bake Off family.”

Kate Garraway on GMB
Kate urged Alison to not spoil her upcoming Bake Off appearance (Credit: ITV)

Kate Garraway warns Alison ‘not to ruin’ upcoming episode

Many stars have signed up for this year’s Celebrity Stand Up To Cancer spin-off series, including Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.

On Friday morning (March 14), two days ahead of the first episode, Alison appeared on GMB and may have accidentally revealed a spoiler.

Kate revealed filming the show “was so much fun”, while GMB’s showbiz reporter Richard Arnold joked about her finishing last.

Teasing her upcoming appearance, Kate hid her embarrassment, stating: “Don’t give it away though.” Alison quickly chimed in and said: “What, that you lost?!” before bursting into laughter.

Alison Hammond laughing on GMB
While Prue Leith may not be judging, Alison burst into laughter when discussing Kate’s baking (Credit: ITV)
Trying to avoid spoiling the episode, Kate, 57, held back on laughing. However, that didn’t stop Alison from spilling more tea during the chaotic interview.

“I think Paul Hollywood has a little soft spot for our Kate,” she said. “Sometimes it would be a hot mess and he’d be like: ‘It’s amazing!’ Are you seeing the same thing I’m seeing?!”

Alison insisted Kate “mesmerised” Paul “to the point where he didn’t know what he was doing”. In response, Kate joked her strategy was to “blind people with enough enthusiasm”.