Bake Off’s new judge, terrified to take care of Test Leith

Lady Waldegrave is the author of the kitchen book, former co -owner and managing director of the Leiths Food and Wines School and co -founder of the Dudwell Cookery School School of Somerset.

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Lady Caroline Waldegrave “completely terrified” of assuming the charge of baking judge

Before the new series of The Great Celebrity Bake this weekend, Lady Waldegrave reflected on assuming Dame Test Leith as a judge in the program.

She said: “I was completely terrified.

“Then, when I appeared, I went to the Pastor’s cabin, I was assigned and there were banks outside saying ‘Welcome!’ and flowers “.

He added that the production company, Love Productions and Hollywood were “so friendly and friendly” and that helped her relax.

Lady Waldegrave added: “(The) mood is very light, there are many laughs, and (coanfitations) Alison (Hammond) and Noel (Fielding) were very friendly with me.

“Particularly Alison. I mean, she is so hugging that she was only magical. ”

Lady Waldegrave said Dame Test gave her several tips before going to the program.

The first was to follow the stylist’s advice, which, like someone with “not interested in clothes” was “happy” to do.

Lady Waldegrave added: “(Test) also said:” When you think something, say it. Be brave and say what you think. ”

“She is brave and says what she thinks and I think I became braver.”

Paul Hollywood “went directly” with Bake Off off’s new judge

Hollywood said Lady Waldegrave has the “Trump card from the shutdown” as a lady who follows Dame Test and give me Mary Berry.

“From the point of view of the aristocracy, she has defeated the other two,” he said.

“We were going to call her lady, but she said: ‘No, no, no! I don’t want them to call me Lady. ”

He also called “talk and friendly,” and said “they continued immediately.”

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Alison Hammond was excited to meet the judge “incredible” new bake off off Judge

Alison Hammond, who presents the great celebrity Bake Off (and the large British oven) with Noel Fielding, said Dame Test told everyone “incredible” that Lady Waldegrave was and was “excited to meet her.”

Hammond added: “She was lovely, an absolute breath of fresh air.”

She continued: “It’s not too strict, I don’t think it’s as strict as Paul. She is a really lovely lady and really passionate about baking.

“Most jokes pass over their heads. She is quite innocent. I found him endearing. She is a lovely addition to the family. ”

Hammond said Lady Waldegrave didn’t need help and “simply adjusted.”

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