Inside Prue Leith's marriage to John Playfair and their decision not to live together
She's known for her love of an angel cake and is one of the famous faces found in the Great British Bake Off tent, but who gets to try Prue Leith's baking on the regular? The answer is her husband John Playfair, who the TV star recently moved in with! Prue, 81, and her husband finally made the move after ten years together, and here's everything you need to know... Who is Prue Leith's husband John Playfair? John is a 73 year old former fashion designer, and aside from his love of clothing, he's shared little else about himself.The retired designer has shared two photos with his 125 Instagram followers, and tends to stay out of the limelight.