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Nadiya Hussain claims BBC dropped show after 'difficult conversations' with producers about appearance

The 41-year-old, who shot to fame on 2015’s Bake Off, was quietly dropped by the BBC last year

Evening Standard

Nadiya Hussain suggests being outspoken may have led to BBC axe

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The Independent UK

Nadiya Hussain says she might still have TV job ‘if I shut my mouth and did as I was told’

TV chef’s slate of BBC programmes was cancelled in 2025

The Independent UK

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Nadiya Hussain gives her verdict on Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off - but admits she no longer watches the show that made her famous

The former Bake Off winner shares her thoughts on the new judge, and reflects on life, career, and family after a decade in the spotlight

Woman & Home

‘I can’t be Mary Berry at 90 because I’m not white’: Nadiya Hussain on why her cookery show ended

After a decade of BBC cookery shows, the former Bake Off winner says the cancellation of her series forced her to confront uncomfortable truths about race, representation and who is allowed longevity on British television, writes Lauren Taylor

The Independent UK

Prue Leith, 86, says she 'doesn't have long left' and 'thinks about death a lot' after quitting Great British Bake Off

‘Funnily enough I think it’s something that old people do,’ said the former Bake-Off judge

Evening Standard

Nadiya Hussain's story is a reminder of how unpredictable life is - but how resilient we can all be

In this month's Editor's Letter, Hannah Fernando reflects on our latest cover star's resilience and newfound confidence

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Nadiya Hussain says she can't listen to The Great British Bake Off theme tune due to 'anxiety'

‘Watching it back stresses me out because I remember the anxiety I was feeling,’ the TV star said

Evening Standard

Watch the Queen's reaction to Nadiya Hussain's 'wonky' cake: A royal delight 10 years on

Nadiya Hussain's orange drizzle cake, made for the Queen's 90th birthday, was met with delight despite facing criticism for its appearance.

Evening Standard

Second man arrested after reports of armed man in mosque

An initial suspect remains in custody following the incident at Manchester Central Mosque on Tuesday evening.

Evening Standard

Nadiya Hussain says she felt pressured to become ‘palatable version of a Muslim’ in ‘broken’ TV industry

The former Bake Off winner was dropped by the BBC last year after more than a decade on screen

Evening Standard

Nadiya Hussain: It was considered too much when I wrote a Ramadan cookbook

The TV star said she fears she will not have longevity in the industry because she is not white.

Evening Standard

Pizza Express to launch new chicken venture to capitalise on growing trend

The launch comes on the back of significant growth in chicken across the restaurant and fast-food sectors

The Independent UK

Nadiya Hussain on food, faith and finding her voice: ‘I get paid less than the white version of me’

After a decade at the top, the Bake Off winner is reclaiming her career and refusing to soften her edges. She discusses racism, gaslighting – and why comfort food is more important than ever

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Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain steps back from new career path in emotional health update

The cake making favourite sought out new opportunities after the BBC decided not to recommission her cookery show last year

The Guardian - UK

Nadiya Hussain’s recipes for chicken half-moons and rice paper tteokbokki

Aromatic snacks stuffed full of flavourful chicken mince, and a comforting Korean stew

Evening Standard

Bake Off star Nadiya Hussain reveals she’s now a teaching assistant after being dropped by BBC

Hussain was dropped by the BBC last year and is currently working at a primary school

The Independent UK

Nadiya Hussain reveals major career change after being dropped by the BBC

TV chef says she still has not received ‘closure’ over the broadcaster’s decision to axe her shows last year

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘There have been lots of tears, sadness and judgement' Nadiya Hussain on her big career change

The Bake-Off favourite reveals all about being dropped from television - and becoming a teacher

The Independent UK

From Nigella to Nadiya, who will replace Prue Leith on Bake Off?

Others speculated for the role include Ravneet Gill and, um, Brooklyn Beckham

The Independent UK

The BBC is in a British Broadcasting Crisis – and only has itself to blame

STATE OF THE ARTS: From Glastonbury to ‘MasterChef’ to the split with Nadiya Hussain, the BBC has been embroiled in a succession of intensifying scandals over the past few weeks. Fiona Sturges asks why the Beeb can’t seem to stop shooting itself in the foot

Woman & Home

"I don't fit that space any more" – Nadiya Hussain reveals how she's becoming the 'truest, most honest version' of herself after BBC exit

In her first interview since leaving the BBC, Nadiya Hussain has revealed that she "felt muzzled" while filming and is excited to now start from "scratch" and become the "truest, most honest version" of herself

Evening Standard

Nadiya Hussain claims she had ‘no definitive reason’ for BBC show’s cancellation

The 40-year-old claimed the corporation will ‘keep you till you’re of no use to them’ in an interview with the We Need To Talk podcast.

Evening Standard

Nadiya Hussain claims BBC dropped her after a decade without a 'definitive' reason as show axed

Last month, the BBC confirmed it would not be moving forward with another series featuring the Great British Bake Off winner

The Independent UK

Nadiya Hussain: I no longer fit BBC’s ‘very neat box’

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