It has been revealed that the Prue Leith, one of the judges of the ‘Great British Bake Off’, doesn’t even really like baking that much, and we’re not really sure what to believe anymore.
“I have a passion for eating cakes,” she began – yes, we love it, relatable so far. “But I’m more interested in savoury cooking than baking,” she told the Mirror.
Of course, we all like to eat cakes, but as a judge of what’s likely the most anticipated baking event of the year, we’re frankly shook by the revelation that the culinary skill isn’t a big part of her repertoire.
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Having joined the prime time baking competition in 2017, we’re wondering whether this is conclusive evidence that we all exaggerate a little bit on our CVs after all.
But despite this earth-shattering revelation, we’re not going to challenge her – the chef has launched her own cookery school, Leith’s School of Food and Wine, so she’s clearly still more qualified than us.
But let’s just say we’ve got our eye on the judges - especially as the bombshell comes only a week after Noel Fielding confessed that he wasn’t a fan of sweet sponges, and opted out of tasting the weekly challenge to spare his tender tastebuds.
The comedian has also admitted that he’s not a connoisseur of the culinary art either, but in slightly less delicate language.
‘The Great British Bake Off’ continues on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
'Great British Bake Off' Contestants 2018
Manon(01 of12)
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Age: 26
Occupation: Software project manager
Did you know? Manon was born in France but only discovered her passion for baking when she moved to London. (credit:Channel 4)
Rahul(02 of12)
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Age: 30
Occupation: Research scientist
Did you know? Rahul moved to the UK seven years ago on a university scholarship, and has developed a fusion style of baking. (credit:Channel 4)
Terry(03 of12)
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Age: 56
Occupation: Retired
Did you know? Terry is a former cabin crew member and also worked as a prosthetic technician. (credit:Channel 4)
Ruby(04 of12)
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Age: 29
Occupation: Project manager
Did you know? Ruby says she was inspired by her mother's Indian sweets as a child. (credit:Channel 4)
Luke(05 of12)
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Age: 30
Occupation: Civil servant/Techno DJ
Did you know? Sheffield-born Luke has been baking for 20 years. (credit:Channel 4)
Imelda(06 of12)
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Age: 33
Occupation: Countryside recreation officer
Did you know? Imelda applied for the show after being inspired by her mum, who taught her how to bake. (credit:Channel 4)
Jon(07 of12)
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Age: 47
Occupation: Blood courier
Did you know? Jon is a father of four and loves to bake for his family. (credit:Channel 4)
Antony(08 of12)
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Age: 30
Occupation: Banker
Did you know? Antony says he learned his baking skills from his father. (credit:Channel 4)
Briony(09 of12)
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Age: 33 Occupation: Unemployed
Did you know? She learned all her baking skills from watching YouTube videos. (credit:Channel 4)
Karen(10 of12)
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Age: 60
Occupation: In-store sampling assistant
Did you know? Karen's baking is inspired from the 15 years she owned a house in France with her husband. (credit:Channel 4)
Kim-Joy(11 of12)
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Age: 27
Occupation: Mental health specialist
Did you know? Born to an English father and Malaysian-Chinese mother in Belgium, Kim-Joy grew up in London before moving to Leeds, and says her heritage is reflected in her baking. (credit:Channel 4)
Dan(12 of12)
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Age: 36
Occupation: Full-time dad
Did you know? Dan has spent the last six years looking after his children but says he now wants to enter the tent as something for himself. (credit:Channel 4)