Meanwhile Jamie Oliver, who was also rumoured to be in the running for the gig, has said he won't be joining the show's new cast of celebrity bakers and comedians either.

“As much as I would get massive cred from my kids for having any kinda role, I’ve totally got my hands full even if I was asked, which I haven’t been,” he explained to The Telegraph.

“I’m sure they’ll pick the new hosts wisely – I’m just as keen to see who they are as you are!”

James Martin, another favourite in the running for the job, recently unveiled his plans for a cooking collaboration with Mary Berry – so we imagine he won’t be getting involved either. And former winner Nadiya Hussain has also ruled herself out of Channel 4’s plans for the show.

“I love writing, cooking and baking,” she said, according to The Metro. “I’m enjoying what I’m doing and I don’t want it to be taken away from me.”

Bake Off fans, we have bad news about those French and Saunders rumours