Comedian and Little Britain star Matt Lucas will replace Sandi Toksvig as co-host of the Great British Bake Off.

Mr Lucas will join co-host Noel Fielding, as well as judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood, for the 11^th series, which airs this summer.

“I’m chuffed to bits to be joining the most delicious show on television,” Lucas said.

“I can't wait to break bread with Noel, Prue and Paul and meet the brilliant bakers.”

Noel Fielding said: “I love Matt. I love his warmth and his comedy and his big joyful smile. I think if we play our cards right we could become the next Chas and Morph.”

Sandi Toksvig announced her departure from the show after three years in January, and will leave after the current Stand Up to Cancer series ends.

Announcing the news, the Great British Bake Off twitter account posted a clip of him practising his Bake Off presenting skills with Noel.

On your marks, get set… say hello to the newest member of the Bake Off team – @RealMattLucas! #GBBO pic.twitter.com/MN6lDox94t

— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) March 11, 2020