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Siobhan Macdonald

Stacey Solomon axed from popular Channel 4 presenting role after one season

Stacey Solomon will not be returning as host to Bake Off: The Professionals after just one season in the role.

The Loose Women panellist fronted the show alongside Great British Bake Off favourite Liam Charles, who competed in the eighth series of the programme. Stacey, 33, who recently gave birth to her baby daughter Belle earlier this year, will not be reprising her role.

Stacey took over from long-time host Tom Allen last year, when the comedian stepped down after three years as a presenter on the show.

Stacey's replacement has been announced as Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Taylor. The official Great British Bake Off Twitter account confirmed the presenting shake-up on Friday afternoon.

The account shared a photo comedian Ellie, 39, posing with a cake alongside Liam, 25, and judges Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden. The post read: "From Ted Lasso to tiramisu - we’re delighted to welcome @EllieJaneTaylor as our new co-host on Bake Off: The Professionals alongside @LiamcBakes

"Pastry chefs beware - judges @BenoitBlin_MCA & @Cherish_Finden are also back for pud! The new series arrives on @Channel4 this summer".

The comes after Ellie appeared on the celebrity edition of Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.

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