Matt Lucas is serving up the truth behind his short-lived “Great British Bake Off” hosting gig.The comedian admitted during the “Deeney Talks” podcast that he viewed the reality competition series as a “pandemic job.” Lucas announced he was parting ways with the beloved Channel 4 show in December 2022 after hosting for three seasons alongside presenter Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.“I’d never seen the show beforehand and I was not a baker,” Lucas said.
“They were just looking for a new host and it came at a time where I had been living in L.A.
for seven years and I had just sold my house there and I was thinking about coming back and spending more time with my family and friends.”The “Bridesmaids” actor continued, “I was told they were interested in me but I said I had never seen it so
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