The Great British Bake Offhas hiredMatt Lucasas their new co-host, replacingSandi Toksvig who announced her departurein January.

“I cant wait to break bread with Noel, Prue, and Paul and meet the brilliant bakers.

And bearing in mind my love of cake, Ive already ordered some much larger trousers in anticipation.

Matt Lucas

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Matt Lucas attends a photocall before the screening of the first episode of Series 10 of Doctor Who at the Ham Yard Hotel on April 4, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images).

See you in the tent!”

No release date for the new season has been announced as of yet.