Channel 4 Denies Nigella Lawson And Paul Hollywood ‘Arguing’ Claims

Back in July, Paul and Nigella were the subjects of a story in the Daily Mail, alleging that the two were “not really getting on too well” behind the scenes of Bake Off’s new season.

The piece claimed that the latter was finding the former’s somewhat ostentatious conduct – including arriving to set in a helicopter – “rather cringe”.

However, this was played down by Channel 4 exec Kiran Nataraja during a speech at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

Per Deadline, Nataraja claimed: “We’re really excited to have her on the show. Contrary to ‘the Sidebar of Shame’, [she] and Paul are not arguing about helicopters the whole time.”

Representatives for Channel 4, Paul and Nigella previously did not respond to HuffPost UK’s request for comment on the story.

“I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now!” Nigella revealed when the news of her casting was first announced. “Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement.

“The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it. I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come, I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”

Check out the newly-released trailer for the upcoming season of the Great British Bake Off in the video below: