Who’s in line to replace Mel and Sue as the Great British Bake Off’s new presenters?

The Great British Bake Off's presenting duo, Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc, may have quit in protest over leaving the Beeb - but the show must go on.

Channel 4 bosses are now reportedly holding crisis meetings to try to keep hold of judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry after buying the programme for a record £75million this week.

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But right now, everybody is wondering who the execs will get in to replace Mel and Sue in uttering those famous words: ready, steady, bake!

These are the bookmakers' current favourite stars to take the biscuit.

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Anna Richardson 2/1

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SUE Perkins’ partner Anna, 45, is used to saucy goings-on as the host of Channel 4 hits such as Naked Attraction and The Sex Education Show.

Simon Rimmer 10/1

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CELEB chef, 53, earns his dough on C4’s Sunday Brunch every week. He was also a dishy addition to Something For The Weekend and Win It, Cook It.

Tim Lovejoy 50/1

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FORMER Soccer AM host, 48, could go from his beloved Chelsea to Chelsea buns. Has also fronted Sunday Brunch alongside Simon Rimmer from 2012.

Phil and Kirstie 7/1

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PHIL, 46, and Kirstie, 45, saw stock rise on property show Location, Location, Location.
Will they swap estate agents for raising agents?

Jimmy Carr 12/1

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STAND-up comedian, 43, has plenty of puns in the oven as the host of  8 Out Of 10 Cats and The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, both on Channel Four.