Noel Fielding Reveals Alison Hammond’s Lesson from Breaking Bake Off Rule

Noel Fielding said Alison Hammond broke a key on-set rule and learned the hard way. They began co-hosting after Alison replaced Matt Lucas in 2023.

On-set rule and the tent

Journalist Boudicca Fox Leonard visited the marquee at Welford Park in Berkshire. Noel Fielding revealed the lesson Alison Hammond learned after breaking a Bake Off rule. Filmogaz.com reports Noel warned everyone not to touch the display food.

Much of the set dressing is decorative and not meant to be eaten. Some items are polystyrene or have been on display for months.

Noel said certain hot cross buns are real but rock-hard to touch. Crew members put real items away each night because squirrels will eat them.

Celebrity special and broadcast details

Noel and Alison return for The Great Celebrity Bake Off to raise funds for Stand Up To Cancer. Celebrities include Molly-Mae Hague, JoJo Siwa, Vicky Pattison, Scott Mills and Ralf Little. The episode airs on Channel 4 from 7.40pm to 9pm tonight.

Alison Hammond’s TV background

Alison quickly became a popular presenter in the tent. She has appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and competed on I’m A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing. She also co-presents This Morning and described joining Bake Off as a massive privilege.