Paul Hollywood has flatly denied that he’s been lined up to host the next series of Top Gear.
The Great British Bake off host, who is known for his love of cars, had been touted as a replacement for Chris Evans on the next series of the BBC 2 motoring show.
But Hollywood has now shot down rumours by simply replying “No” to a tweet from the Daily Star that speculated about his involvement in the show.
— Paul Hollywood (@PaulHollywood) August 17, 2016
It’s believed that the speculation began after Hollywood appeared in an episode of Top Gear’s last series, and also fronted BBC car show License To Thrill.
He also previously teased to Now Magazine: “I’m going to be doing more car programmes.”
Hollywood will return to our screens next Tuesday, when The Great British Bake Off returns to BBC 2 for its seventh series.
Discussing the show’s return, Hollywood previously revealed that contestants would be faced with new challenges.
He said: “We do have a week which is slightly different. Batter week. I can’t give away too much but think of something you bake in the oven that has thick consistency and then grows. It was a little bit different and taxing.”
The Great British Bake Off returns next Tuesday on BBC 2.