The Great British Baking Show returns with a new season this September.
Nigella Lawson is the newest judge, succeeding famed baker Prue Leith.
Nigella joins Paul Hollywood as a judge, along with Noel Fielding and Allison Hammond as hosts.
The Great British Baking Show fans, your fall is about to get cozier.
It’s been almost a year since viewers saw a new episode of the U.K. reality show (called The Great British Bake Off across the pond), with Jasmine Mitchell winning in 2025. And with famed chef Nigella Lawson stepping in after Prue Leith’s exit as judge, fans are eager to see what happens as she joins remaining judge Paul Hollywood and hosts Noel Fielding and Allison Hammond.
According to a post on The Great British Bake Off’s official Instagram, the new season will air in September 2026 on the U.K.’s Channel 4 and on Netflix in the United States.
“Life is about to get sweeter,” the caption read on August 16 alongside a promo shot of Paul, Allison, Nigella, and Noel. “Bake Off is coming soon ... ”
Fans were ecstatic about the news.
“IT'S HAPPENING AHHHH,” one person screamed in the comments. “It’s the mostttt wonderful tiiiime of the year🍰🧁🎂🥐,” another penned. “I can’t stress enough just how much I need this at the moment. 💙,” a different follower added.
Nigella shared her feelings about joining the show as a judge.
“I’m a bit nervous, very excited, and extremely happy: Bake Off is back on our screens next month!” she wrote on Instagram on August 18. “I’ve loved every minute. It’s a real honour to be part of something so special. Thank you @paul.hollywood @alisonhammond55 and @noel_fielding for making me feel so instantly part of the family. You three plus cake: talk about the dream job!”
We can’t wait!
