Nadiya Hussain to judge Junior Bake Off

Nadiya Hussain, a British-Bangladeshi baker and the 2015 Great British Bake Off winner, has confirmed to join the new series of Junior Bake Off. Hussein said she is “delighted” to be joining the new series as a judge where young bakers tackle a series of baking challenges including the art of baking. The Great British Bake Off champion will share her knowledge to the CBBC program alongside Allegra McEvedy, international chef and food writer, as they judge 40 young bakers on their quest to be the best. Hussain said: “I’m delighted to be joining Junior Bake Off as a judge. This time last year I was in the Bake Off tent and now I get to go back and help encourage the next generation to get their bake on. “I am so excited to have this opportunity.” Susanne Rock, an executive producer of the company behind the series, said: “As the winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off, Nadiya proved herself to be one of the most talented, committed and hard-working bakers the tent has ever seen.” This June, the 31-year-old released her first cook book Nadiya’s Kitchen. She also writes a column for The Times and made the Queen’s 90th birthday cake. Hussain will present her own TV show, The Chronicles of Nadiya, which will see her trace her culinary roots in Bangladesh.