Great British Bake Off fans are VERY baffled by ‘odd’ new line-up which will see Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig host the Channel 4 show

TWITTER went into an absolute frenzy today after it was announced that Noel Fielding would be one of the presenters taking over from Mel and Sue in the Great British Bake Off tent.

As The Sun exclusively first revealed, Prue Leith will join Paul Hollywood as a judge, replacing Mary Berry, while Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding will join the baking show as presenters when it returns in its new home at Channel 4.

The Mighty Boosh star's role in the new line-up came as an absolute shock to baking fans across the country, with many expressing their utter confusion at the choice.

One tweeted: "Noel fielding presenting #gbbo is the strangest possible choice."

Another incredulously commented: "I didn't think Sandi Toksvig was in the running but she makes sense. Noel Fielding though?! #GBBO."

A fan remarked: "@noelfielding11 hosting #GBBO ? Seriously? Most random tibit of my week! Cake cake the mighty cake!"

But some really were NOT happy bakers.

One furiously tweeted: "I hear Noel Fielding & Sandi Toksvig will host Great British Bake Off on @Channel4 - I think we can all agree the show is now dead. #GBBO."

Another commented: "Bake Off hosts finally announced: Prue Leith, Sandi Toksvig, Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding. Oh my.... #GBBO."

A third tweeted: "Seriously @Channel4 ... @PrueLeith ✔ @sanditoksvig ✔ @PaulHollywood ✔✔ 😍 obvs... but @noelfielding11 😐.. #idontgetit!! #GBBO."

One commented angrily: "Whoever thought Noel Fielding was a good idea for #GBBO needs sacking."

Noel and Sandi will take over from Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, who decided not to follow the show to its new home after its multi-million pound by out last year.

Of her new judging gig, Prue said: “I am just so thrilled to be joining Paul, Sandi and Noel on the biggest show on TV and I cannot wait to see what the real stars of the show – the bakers – are going to create for us.

“It is such an honour to be part of The Great British Bake Off team."

Sandi added: “It is an extraordinary honour to part of this national treasure of a show.

“Noel Fielding is one of the nicest guys in show business.";

Noel added of his new gig: "GBBO is one of my favourite shows.

"I’ve always loved brightly coloured cakes and Sandi Toksvig so this is a dream come true for me!

"It’s basically the double."

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