Gay comic Matt Lucas is to take over from lesbian star Sandi Toksvig as co-host of the Great British Bake Off. Lucas, who made his name starring in comedy series Little Britain, will take his place in the Bake Off tent this year.
He’ll join fellow host Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood on the Channel 4 hit show. Much larger trousers Lucas, aged 46, said: ‘I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television. ‘I can’t wait to break bread with Noel, Prue and