Bake Off’s new host Matt Lucas says he’ll vomit if he’s asked to eat anything with cheese in
THE Great British Bake Off's new host Matt Lucas says he'll vomit if he is asked to eat anything with cheese in it.
The 46-year-old comic will be joining Noel Fielding as he replaces Sandi Toksvig on the Channel 4 baking show.
However, there's one taste challenge he won't be able to take part in - as he absolutely hates cheese.
"I really, really, really don't like it. I have an intolerance to it - it makes me sick," he told Vice's virtual End of the World Dinner Party.
"I don't like the taste or the smell. I can't eat it - it makes me feel very ill.
"I'd eat white chocolate instead."
The 46-year-old also shared a gruesome story about a trip to Disneyland with Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson last year.
"I wasn't feeling great, but you would have to feel really bad to cancel a trip to Disneyland. "
Unfortunately, he was hit by a bout of gastroenteritis: "I s*** my pants. It was really horrible."
Channel 4 announced Matt would replace Sandi earlier this month.
The Little Britain star admitted he was "chuffed to bits to be part of the most delicious show on television", adding: "I can’t wait to break bread with Noel, Prue and Paul and meet the brilliant bakers.
"And bearing in mind my love of cake, I’ve already ordered some much larger trousers in anticipation. See you in the tent!"
Noel was thrilled at the news of his new co-star, sharing: "I love Matt. I love his warmth and his comedy and his big joyful smile.
"I think if we play our cards right we could become the next Chas and Morph."
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In January, Sandi disappointed fans when she announced that she was stepping down as Noel's co-host after three years on the show.
Sandi, Noel, and Prue were the three new names to front Bake Off after it moved from the BBC to Channel 4 in 2017.