Nigella Lawson has joined the judging panel of The Great British Bake Off, taking over from Prue Leith, who announced her departure after 11 years on the show. The new season has introduced changes to the format, and Nigella's debut has drawn a range of responses. While many critics and viewers have welcomed her as a strong replacement, the Gogglebox cast, a group of British viewers known for their humorous commentary on TV shows, expressed less enthusiasm. In the first episode of the revamped Bake Off, a comedic sketch showed Prue "regenerating" into Nigella inside a Tardis, a time-traveling machine from the Doctor Who series. The Gogglebox crew watched the episode, with some members commenting on the performance. Giles joked, "Doctor Prue Mary," to which Mary responded, "Pathetically bad." Despite her criticism, she admitted that Nigella looked "beautiful" during the transition. Critics have largely praised Nigella's performance. Adam Miller from Metro described her debut as a "perfectly executed introduction" that honored the legacy of the previous judges without overshadowing the contestants. Anita Singh of The Telegraph also praised Nigella, calling her the "perfect replacement" for Prue. On social media, many viewers have expressed support, with some calling Nigella the best thing to happen to Bake Off since Alison Hammond joined the show as a presenter. The new season of The Great British Bake Off continues on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.