Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders ‘turned down seven-figure sum’ to host Channel 4’s Bake Off

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, the comedy duo behind the popular BBC show French and Saunders, were reportedly among the stars that turned down presenting roles on the new series of Great British Bake Off under Channel 4 ownership.
According to the Mail On Sunday, the pair were “top of the list” to replace Mel and Sue, who stepped down as presenters when the format was sold to Channel 4.
The baking show, formerly one of the BBC’s top properties, went to Channel 4 last