{
  "id": 9844034,
  "title": "Nigella Lawson has a very unusual Bake Off habit — Alison Hammond reveals what she does: ‘She’s like Cleopatra'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nigella-lawson-has-a-very-unusual-bake-off-habit-alison-hammond",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T21:27:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/nigella-lawson-has-a-very-unusual-bake-off-habit-alison-hammond-reveals-what-she-does-she-s-like-cleopatra-11790370760296.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigella Lawson, the new judge on The Great British Bake Off, has a unique habit while taking breaks. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding revealed that she spends her downtime reading books in a shepherd's hut, often reclining on a chaise longue. The presenters noted that she lies in the hut much like Cleopatra would, with the shepherd's huts being positioned to face each other, allowing for easy interaction between the judges and presenters during filming. When Lawson summons someone into her hut, her reclined position leaves little room for visitors to sit comfortably, leading to them kneeling near her feet. This intriguing habit has become a notable aspect of Lawson's presence behind the scenes, complementing her role as a judge on the show.",
  "summary": "Nigella Lawson’s unusual backstage routine on The Great British Bake Off has been revealed by hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, who say the new judge spends breaks reading books while reclining on a chaise longue.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigella Lawson reads books in a shepherd's hut during breaks.",
    "Shepherd's huts face each other for easy interaction between judges and presenters.",
    "Lawson's reclined position leaves limited space for visitors to sit comfortably."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}