The Great British Sewing Bee is set to experience a major shake-up when Sara Pascoe leaves the show after giving birth to her second child.
The 42-year-old comedian has hosted the last two series of the BBC show since 2021.
On Wednesday, it was announced via the show’s official Twitter page that Sara will not appear in the next series and Christmas special after the birth of her child.
Actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who recently appeared as a celebrity guest on the show, will direct, the show has confirmed.
The official Sewing Bee account announced the news on Twitter along with a photo of the presenter and his co-judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young, writing: “We’re bursting at the seams that Kiell Smith-Bynoe has stepped in to “Christmas special and series 10 of the year.
Restructuring: The Great British Sewing Bee has announced a major host restructure
Good news! Presenter Sara Pascoe left the show after giving birth to her second child
“(Sending lots of love to Sara and her new baby!)”
Sara has hosted the show since 2021. She has previously hosted comedian Joe Lycett and Strictly’s Claudia Winkleman.
Ghosts actor Kiell (34) has appeared in Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen and Enterprice – and can also be seen in Taskmaster, The Weakest Link and Richard Osman’s House Of Games.
And fans were clearly delighted with the arrangement: one wrote on Twitter: “It’s going to be magical,” while another added: “Excellent news!”
A third said: “Amazing!” “I love Sara, but Keill would be a brilliant replacement.”
Sara announced earlier this year that she was pregnant after having fertility problems while trying to conceive.
The TV presenter announced at the beginning of May this year that she is pregnant again with her husband Steen Raskopoulos.
Congratulations! The account’s tweet read: “Sending lots of love to Sara and her new baby!” while it was also confirmed that Kiell Smith-Bynoe would step in to host the Christmas special
New face: Ghosts actor Kiell, 34, has appeared in Stath Lets Flats, Man Like Mobeen and Enterprice
Baby joy! Sara Pascoe, 42, has become a mother for the second time, it was announced on the BBC show’s official Twitter page
She announced the good news on Instagram, sharing a photo showing off her growing baby bump in a rainbow-colored knit dress.
Her husband Steen stood beside her beaming and holding a beer to her stomach.
In her post, Sara wrote: “Here we go again. Food for two and drinks for none.”
The couple are already parents to a son welcomed in February 2020 IVF.
Sara looked delighted in her post as she flashed a bright smile as she took a bathroom selfie with her phone.
And a number of the Out Of Her Mind star’s showbiz pals were quick to share their joy and excitement at the baby news.
Duncan James wrote: “Awww congratulations to you both xixixi.”
Ellie Jane Taylor wrote: “Oh, congratulations Dolly!! (And what a great dress!!).”
While Harry Styles’ sister Gemma simply said: “Yay!”
Delighted: A number of the Out Of Her Mind star’s showbiz pals were quick to share their joy and excitement at the baby news
Sweat: The couple are already parents to a son, whom they gave birth to in February 2020 via IVF
In April, Sara opened up about her fertility issues affecting her stand-up comedy and her fear of turning down work after having her baby.
Before she was born, she had trouble conceiving and focused much of her comedy on infertility.
After having her baby, she changed her clothes to reflect motherhood and admits she is “complex”.
Speaking to Radio Times, Sara explained: “As human beings we are all inconsistent.” Something may be true at one point in your life or career, but not later.
“When I did Out of Her Mind [the BBC2 sitcom in 2020]I was at a point in my life where I realized I was infertile, and that’s really what I based the show on.
“A year later I had a baby [via IVF]. People who felt closely connected to my story were like, “Who are you?” And it was like, “Sorry, people are very complex!”
“When I was infertile I was very defensive and now I’m a mother and I make mother jokes. “I’m a judge – I’m comfortable with that and the discussion that follows.”
Impact: Last month Sara opened up about her fertility issues affecting her stand-up comedy and her fear of turning down work after having her baby
“Difficult”: Sara described not being able to conceive had a negative impact on her, exacerbated by the ease with which other couples around her conceived.
She also talked about her worries about her job and the feeling that she had to continue working very soon after the birth in order not to miss out on future opportunities.
Sara said, “The advantage of having money in the bank is that you don’t have to get a job to pay next month’s rent.” But the fear is: If I don’t say yes to a job now, what if they don’t ask me again?
“I did the QI when the baby was five weeks old. My agent said, ‘Wouldn’t you like a little more time?’ Because you are swollen, angry and leaking.’ “I was afraid that if I missed it, they wouldn’t ask me again next year.”
Source: Daily Mail
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