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

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.

The second season of an acclaimed Apple TV+ series has been cancelled despite almost finishing production. The Independent can confirm that The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, starring Noel Fielding, has ceased filming.

Noel Fielding’s future on Great British Bake Off is uncertain after health issues led to the cancellation of his Apple TV+ comedy series

Noel Fielding's Apple TV+ series 'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' Season 2 has ceased production mid-shoot.

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,