Matt Lucas doesn’t need any introduction. Most popularly known for his contribution to the BBC sketch comedy series- Little Britain, Matt is now ruling the internet for various reasons. One is the comedian who opened up about his sexuality, saying, “I’m a homosexual- by default, I love musicals.” Well, another one is his absence in The Great British Bake Off. What’s the reason behind his departure?
To the newbies, Matt Lucas also made a massive fanbase for Come Fly with Me. Hailing from Paddington, he is now 49 years old. The comedy actor has done numerous projects so far. Some of the notable ones are- A Futile and Stupid Gesture, The Look of Love, King Arthur’s Disasters, Legends of Tomorrow, and many more.
Not to forget to mention, Matt Lucas also starred in Doctor Who, where he played Nardole. Didn’t you watch it?
Well, concerning Matt Lucas’ contribution to The Great British Bake Off, he has been co-presenting the show along with Noel Fielding. That’s right since 2020. Recently, he parted ways and made his exit. His absence is very much felt by the audience, leading to a series of questions- why did Matt Lucas take such a step? Here is your answer.
Reason Behind Matt Lucas Leaving The Great British Bake Off Revealed
The real reason behind Matt Lucas leaving the baking contest, more precisely – The Great British Bake Off, is jumping into another venture. He wouldn’t have much time left to host it, along with working on Fantasy Football League. Matt made the announcement of parting ways with the Channel 4 show last December. Therefore, he hosted three seasons, covering a total of 51 episodes.
It was very difficult for Matt Lucas to take such a step. On this note, he said, “Farewell Bake Off! It’s been a delicious experience, and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers.”
Even though he was upset with his departure from The Great British Bake Off, Matt was very clear about the fact that he wouldn’t be able to handle both together. He said, “I can’t present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off alongside all my other projects.”
While announcing the news of his exit, Matt Lucas thanked and showed his gratefulness to everyone at Love Productions, Channel 4, and the crew of the baking contest.
It was back in Season 11 of The Great British Bake Off when Matt Lucas joined. In case you didn’t know, he replaced Sandi Toksvig. He was so involved with the show that he would not have left if he didn’t have a tight working schedule at the time.
As Matt Lucas made the announcement on Twitter, many fans started commenting on the post. One said, “You will be missed, Matt. Enjoyed your chemistry.” Another one said, “No!!! You were so great on it. Your chemistry with Noel was brilliant. You’ll be missed.”
After Matt Lucas left the show, This Morning star- Allison Hammond took his place on the show. She got a warm welcome from the audience alongside Noel.
About The Great British Bake Off, Matt Lucas once addressed it as the “pandemic job.” On this note, the comedy star shared that he never watched the show before he got the proposal to star in it. He said, “I had never seen the show beforehand, and I was not a baker.”
Matt Lucas shared that he had a great time working with the entire crew of The Great British Bake Off. In an interview, he also shared with his fans that he learned a bit about baking as well.
Best Wishes to Matt Lucas for the upcoming days of his life. There is nothing to be disappointed. He had a valid reason to part ways with the baking show. Make sure to follow Matt on his Instagram account for more updates.
