The Latest Breaking News from Joe Lycett

Lucas announced on Tuesday that he was departing the Channel 4 show after three series

Joe Lycett is among the bookies' favourites to replace Matt Lucas as The Great British Bake Off host

‘I’m holding out hope. There’s still time for him to change his mind’

Joe Lycett has revealed David Beckham’s representatives have contacted him after he pretended to shred £10,000. Last month, the comedian issued an ultimatum to the former England captain where he called for Beckham to pull out of his deal – reportedly worth £10 million – with Qatar, where homosexuality is…

‘I’m not satisfied with where we’ve got to, let’s put it that way,’ the comedian said

Lucas announced his departure from the Channel 4 reality show earlier this week

Joe Lycett has said he's spoken to David Beckham's team, following the media attention prompted by the comedian over the former football's involvement with the World Cup in Qatar

The comedian from Bedminster has short odds with one well-known bookmaker

The race is on to find a new Great British Bake Off host after comedian Matt Lucas announced he was stepping down from the plum gig following three years on the show

Joe Lycett is the favourite to replace Matt Lucas on The Great British Bake Off after the comedian shockingly announced tonight that he has quit hosting the Channel 4 show after three series

The football star shared the snap ahead of England's match against the US.