After months of speculation about his health and career, Noel Fielding made his long-awaited return to TV screens on Tuesday night.
The comedian and actor was back in action hosting The Great British Bake Off, marking his first major appearance since stepping away from Apple TV’s Dick Turpin series.
Supported by His Bake Off Team
Noel was warmly welcomed back by his co-host Alison Hammond, along with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, as the beloved baking show returned.
His reappearance reassured fans who had been left wondering about his health following the abrupt cancellation of his comedy series earlier this year.
The Dick Turpin Cancellation
Fielding had co-written and starred in The Completely Made Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, which had a successful debut season on Apple TV+.
Filming for season two began late last year, but things took an unexpected turn after the Christmas break.
Cast and crew were told that production was being shut down, just three-quarters of the way into filming.
Mystery Around His Health
The sudden axing of the show left many in the industry stunned.
Publicists confirmed that Noel would not be returning due to health reasons, though no specific details were made public.
A TV insider described the situation as “virtually unheard of,” adding that the mystery around his condition left executives on other shows feeling anxious.
Time Away with Family
Over the festive period, Noel is believed to have retreated to his villa near Nice, where he spent time with his partner Lliana Bird and their two young daughters.
It was a chance for him to step back from the spotlight and focus on his family while his career took an unexpected pause.
Rare Public Outings
Since then, Noel has kept a low profile, rarely appearing in public.
One of the few occasions came in July, when he and Lliana attended the British Summertime Festival at Hyde Park.
Fans were relieved to see him out and about, though he remained quiet about his health and future projects.
Back Where Fans Love Him Most
Now, with his return to Bake Off, Noel seems to be easing back into the public eye in the warm, supportive environment of the tent.
His quirky humor and unique energy are part of what makes the show so popular, and his comeback is being seen as a hopeful sign that he’s on the mend.