Noel Fielding lands £150k pay rise to continue hosting Great British Bake Off
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thesun.co.ukNOEL Fielding has landed a bumper £150,000 pay rise to continue hosting The Great British Bake Off. The 46-year-old comedian is now one of Channel 4’s highest-earning stars after securing an improved contract.
According to accounts filed at Companies House last week, his earnings have soared to £1.1million — up almost £250,000 on the previous year.
News of his extension comes a month after co-host Sandi Toksvig, 61, announced she was quitting the hit baking show — which is judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
Last night a source said: “Noel is incredibly popular with both viewers, and the cast and crew of Bake Off — he’s a real commodity to Channel 4. “With Sandi leaving, it’s important they keep up with continuity to ensure people.
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