Noel Fielding will return to host this year’s Great British Bake Off, according to his spokeswoman. Questions had emerged over whether Fielding would present Channel 4’s most popular show following the revelation last week that his Apple TV+ comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin was being scrapped after Fielding pulled out around three-quarters

Following the news, it was claimed that Channel 4 was holding ‘crisis talks’ in the event that Noel was unable to return to Bake Off as a presenter with Alison Hammond – but it’s now been confirmed he will be back. Metro has been informed by Noel’s representative that he will be returning to co-host the next series of the baking competition.

The Great British Bake Off tent is said to be "tense" as Noel Fielding's health remains a concern ahead of the next series, with the BBC host having cut a TV appearance short due to health concerns.

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin ceased production towards the end of the shoot due to a health issue faced by Fielding, with Apple deciding to scrap everything that had been filmed so far. At the time, a rep for the Mighty Boosh star told Deadline: “This is a private and confidential matter regarding our client’s health.

This then led to speculation Fielding would drop out of the upcoming season of The Great British Baking Show, which is scheduled to begin production on its 16th season in April. Fielding co-hosts the popular series alongside Alison Hammond and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.

Noel Fielding could exit The Great British Bake Off owing to a mystery illness that caused his TV comedy gig to be shelved. His participation in the upcoming series of the Channel 4 baking show is up in the air after Apple TV+ cancelled his comedy,