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Prue Leith Quits Bake Off For More Summer Holidays
21 Jun
Summary
- Prue Leith is leaving Bake Off after nine years to seek new challenges.
- She desired more summer holidays and quality time with her family.
- Leith has new projects including a travel show and a book.
Prue Leith confirmed her departure from The Great British Bake Off after nine years as a judge. She stated that the timing felt right to step back and pursue other opportunities.
Leith explained that while she enjoyed her time on Bake Off, the lack of novelty each year prompted her decision, contrasting it with her 11-year tenure on The Great British Menu. She also expressed a desire to dedicate more summer time to her husband, John Playfair, and family.
Leith revealed plans for extended holidays, including a trip to France with her grandchildren and a three-week tour of Italy's Puglia coast with her husband. She emphasized that she has no intention of retiring, having recently secured another series of Prue Leith's Cotswolds Kitchen and filmed a travel program in South Africa with Sandi Toksvig. Her new book, "Being Old... and Learning to Love It," has also been released.
