Overview
- Leith announced her departure on Jan. 21 via Instagram, saying it feels like the right time to step back and spend summers in her garden.
- The chef has judged more than 400 challenges since joining the series in 2017 as Mary Berry’s replacement.
- Channel 4 and producer Love Productions issued tributes highlighting her expertise and kindness in the tent.
- The show is set to return later in 2026, with Paul Hollywood, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding currently expected to remain on screen.
- Media reports suggest Nigella Lawson is in talks to replace Leith, though no appointment has been officially confirmed.