“It feels like you are in your own little bubble when you film 'Bake Off.' There is no noise, the outside world doesn't exist when we are filming. It's us, the tent and the bakers.”

English comedian, television presenter and actress

Melanie Clare Sophie Giedroyc is an English comedian, television presenter and actress. She is known for her work across British television, where she has combined comic timing with an easy presenting style. Giedroyc has built a career in entertainment as both a performer and a host, moving between comedy, studio presenting and acting. Her public profile rests on that range, and on the warm, lively style that has made her a familiar figure on screen.