Ellie Taylor has replaced Stacey Solomon on Bake Off: The Professionals (Picture: Channel 4)
Stacey Solomon left Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals after just one series, and so for the eighth series she was replaced by Ellie Taylor.
The 39-year-old comedian took the reins of the competition, which has also previously been hosted by Tom Allen, whereby professional bakers compete in kitchen challenges to prove their skills.
Ellie had big shoes to fill with fan-favourite Stacey, 33, but she’s done it pretty effortlessly on her debut episode.
Her hosting talent has been recognised by viewers of the show, who have heaped on the praise.
One viewer wrote: ‘How good is Ellie Taylor as a presenter on this!!!’ While another added that she was a ‘great choice’ for the show.
Just minutes into the episode one person had formed their opinion of Ellie writing ‘Loving Ellie Taylor’ and it didn’t seem to change.
Other compliments included, ‘brilliant,’ ‘breath of fresh air,’ and ‘excellent.’
Ellie got plenty of compliments (Picture: Channel 4)
Caption: Stacey Solomon joining Bake Off the professionalsPictures: Channel 4
Ellie also received support from her Strictly Come Dancing partner Johannes Rabede who wrote: ‘Proud of you’ on her Instagram post.
Although her hosting went down a treat, a few viewers weren’t so keen on her dress choice.
‘Ellie Taylor is gorgeous, who has dressed her in that terrible dress,’ one person savagely wrote.
Somebody jokingly asked: ‘Why is #EllieTaylor wearing an awning?’
Ellie’s dress was a bold choice, which we respect (Picture: Channel 4)
Ellie was more than happy with her styling and even joked in the show that the ASOS dress is what got her the job.
We think she looks lovely too!
Ellie was joined on the show by Liam Charles, who won Great British Bake Off in 2017 and has hosted the show since the third series.
Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are back to judge the delicate desserts.
Bake Off: The Professionals airs every Tuesday on Channel 4 at 8pm
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She’s got the seal of approval.