Bake Off’s Nigella Lawson says her voice sounds the way it does due to a ‘slur’, not drinking
People keep commenting on it
Nigella Lawson has cleared up why people often think she sounds like she’s had a few drinks, after years of people commenting on her distinctive voice.
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The Great British Bake Off judge opened up about the misconception during an appearance on BBC Radio 2 with Sara Cox earlier this month.
After Sara praised Nigella’s voice as “iconic” and “wonderful”, the TV chef explained that there was actually a reason behind the way she speaks.
She said: “But the thing is it’s difficult, because I have a slight slur. People always think I’ve been drinking, but I actually just have a slur in my voice.”
The misunderstanding has followed Nigella for years, with people regularly questioning whether she’s been drinking while appearing on television.
Is Nigella drunk or having a stroke? #GBBO
— Anthony Shannon (@AnthonyShannon2) September 22, 2026
Even her recent appearance on The One Show sparked speculation, with one person writing on Twitter: “Was Nigella Lawson drunk on the one show today? Something weird about her, a bit slurry, moving constantly.”
Was Nigella Lawson drunk on the one show today? Something weird about her, a bit slurry, moving constantly @BBCTheOneShow
— Silly Automatic (@stella_rosa45) September 29, 2026
Now, Nigella has explained that her speech naturally has a slight slur, rather than being a sign that she’s been drinking. Hopefully, that clears things up.
Nigella, 66, is currently making her debut as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, joining Paul Hollywood alongside iconic presenters Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding.
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She has taken over from Dame Prue Leith, who joined the judging line-up in 2017 when the series moved from the BBC to Channel 4. Prue had previously replaced Dame Mary Berry.
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