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Viewers of the Great British Bake Off have all been talking about Nigella Lawson’s strange habit on the show.
The new judge was revealed to be taking over from Dame Prue Leith after she announced in January she would be stepping down from her role.
Many fans of the show have loved watching Nigella on Bake Off but have noticed her strange way of trying the bakes.
Nigella Lawson’s strange Bake Off habit
Many avid Bake Off watchers have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the way Nigella eats.
One person said: “I love seeing Nigella tucking in to the cookies.
“She’s not being polite. She’s getting in there. Brilliant!”
Another person said: “Here again for Nigella’s big massive bites.”
A third person noted: “I love Nigella so much.
“What do you mean you are going to take them huge mouthfuls of cake but not eat and iced gem in one #GBBO.”
You can find all of the latest news and updates on Bake Off 2026 in our guide here.
However, a few people find it quite distracting, with one person writing: “I love Nigella’s programmes, but there’s nothing worse than seeing the way she eats.
“And I’m not sure I can watch a whole series of it!”
Another person said: “A bit off-putting watching Nigella eating.”
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Who is taking part in the Great British Bake Off for 2026?
Here are all of the contestants taking part in the Great British Bake Off in 2026:
- Clara from Hertfordshire
- Connie from London
- Danni from Dorset
- Gabe from the West Midlands
- Gary from Nottinghamshire
- Mo from the West Midlands
- Molly from London
- Moyin from Essex
- Nikki from London
- Shannon from Gloucestershire
- Tom from West Yorkshire
- Yannis from London
What do you think of Nigella Lawson as a judge on the Great British Bake Off? Let us know in the comments.