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Noel Fielding has confessed it was a ‘bit weird’ hosting the Great British Bake Off with Matt Lucas.

The Mighty Boosh star, 50, joined the beloved programme in 2017, and initially presented alongside Sandi Toksvig before the Little Britain actor, 49, replaced her three years later.

In December, Matt announced he was quitting GBBO because he was finding it difficult balancing multiple commitments, including the show, with Alison Hammond later revealed as Noel’s new co-host.

Reflecting on his two-year stint with Matt, the comedian said it was a ‘bit weird’ because they were friends and ‘probably the same low-status person from our respective double acts.’

Noel worked with…

Like “prime minister” or “monarch,” “Great British Bake Off host” is one of those British jobs with a lot of turnover over the years. First, the dream team of Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc was replaced by Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig, then Sandi was swapped out for Matt Lucas, and now, Lucas has been replaced by television personality Alison Hammond, who hosts This Morning on ITV. Hammond broke the news in an Instagram video of creepy fondant (or clay?) models of her, Fielding, Prue Leith, and Paul Hollywood, putting on her announcer voice to say, “It’s true, Alison Hammond is joining the team of The Great British Bake Off.” Her fondant-sona then says she’s “absolutely…