Noel Fielding's publicist has announced the comedian will return as co-host of The Great British Bake Off. "There has been absolutely no discussion about Noel stepping down from Bake Off," the representative said.

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 is due to return to film The Great British Bake Off this spring alongside Alison Hammond, but the comedian is at the centre of 'stepping down' rumours

Noel Fielding has hit back at talk about his future on The Great British Bake Off - following the sudden cancellation of his Apple TV+ show. His streaming series had been due to return for a second season but has been scrapped due to ‘health concerns’ about the actor.

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

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,