Alison Hammond reveals Paul Hollywood gave her the ‘VIP treatment’ on first day of Great British Bake Off filming

Alison Hammond has revealed Paul Hollywood gave her the ‘VIP treatment’ on her first day of filming for The Great British Bake Off. 

The new host, 48, who made her debut on the Channel 4 show this week, discussed her memorable first journey to the tent with the judge, 57. 

Speaking on The One Show on Friday, Alison said Paul offered her a lift in his Lamborghini, but vowed to never do it again after she was left ‘screaming.’ 

Joined by fellow Bake Off host Noel Fielding and presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, the group giggled as the This Morning star recalled the journey. 

Alison admitted that Paul’s kind gesture didn’t have the desire effect as she ‘struggled to get in’ to the ‘little car’ then had the ‘most frightening ride’ of her life.

Cheeky: Speaking on The One Show on Friday, Alison said Paul offered her a lift in his Lamborghini, but vowed to never do it again after she was left ‘screaming’

She began: ‘So on the first day he asked ‘Do you want a lift to the hotel?’ so I said ‘Yeah, great’ and he’s got a really nice car – a little bit of a Lamborghini – and I’ve never been in one of them before.’

Noel added: ‘It was like Batman’s car wasn’t it?’

‘It was like Batman’s car,’ she agreed before continuing: ‘I mean it was a struggle for me to get in first of all. I had to get myself into the car first, it’s like it’s on the floor. So unlady-like, my legs were wide open.

‘I finally got in and I said ‘Where shall I put my bag? I’ve got my bag with me’ and he just got someone else to take it. 

‘So I got into the car, let’s just say I’m never going to do it again, it was the most frightening ride I’ve ever had in my entire life. It was so scary.’ 

During her debut appearance on the Channel 4 spin-off, Extra Slice, earlier in the week, Alison said: ‘Paul took me out in one of his sports cars. That won’t be happening again, I think the more I screamed the fast her went.’ 

This series, Alison took over from Matt Lucas as Noel Fielding’s co-host and proved a hit with viewers who tuned in to watch.

Viewers of the Channel 4 series have said it was a ‘stroke of genius’ hiring the bubbly presenter for the show where she took over from former host Matt. 

Rave reviews: Viewers of the Channel 4 series have said it was a ‘stroke of genius’ hiring the bubbly presenter for the show where she took over from former host Matt 

Sketch: Alison appeared in a sketch at the beginning of the episode called ‘The Breadfather’ where she was presented as a ‘new addition to the family’

The Birmingham native looked right at home alongside veteran presenter Noel Fieling as she greeted the contestants and narrated their baking.

Alison appeared in a sketch at the beginning of the episode called ‘The Breadfather’  where she was presented as a ‘new addition to the family’.

Approaching ‘Breadfather’ Paul Hollywood, Alison kissed a giant loaf of bread on the judge’s desk.

He then said: ‘It’s Day One of Series 14, why has it taken so long to come and see me?’

Alison replied: ‘I don’t mean to brag Breadfather but I’ve been very busy. Daytime TV, hosting the BAFTAs and I was in a Stormzy video.’