Overview
- Leith announced her departure in January after years as a judge, initially citing a wish to slow down and take more time off.
- She has now said growing unsteadiness on her feet was a key factor, describing herself as 'not very steady on my pins' anymore.
- A turning point came during filming when she declined to dance in a hummocky field because she feared falling and being humiliated.
- Leith noted that Paul Hollywood’s long‑running age‑gap jokes had started to feel accurate as certain physical tasks became harder.
- It was revealed that Nigella Lawson would replace Leith alongside Paul Hollywood, and Leith has left open possible work on the U.S. edition depending on scheduling.