Saucy TV chef Nigella Lawson left blushing by rudely-named ingredient in Bake Off contestant’s showstopper cake

SAUCY TV chef Nigella Lawson is left blushing at the mention of “sticky willy” on The Great British Bake Off’s new series. The Domestic Goddess, 66, who has joined the show as a judge, was gobsmacked when the rudely-named plant was blended into a vegan showstopper. Nigella Lawson was left speechless at a rude mention on The Great British Bake Off’s new series Credit: Channel4 Judge Nigella was told about ingredient ‘sticky willy’ which went into making a cake Credit: Channel4 Contestants were tasked with making a self-portrait cake. Baker Danni tells judges Paul Hollywood, 60, and Nigella: “I am so excited to show you my bog water. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! “This cake is vegan and is all stuff I have foraged myself.” Pointing to a green paste, Danni says: “So we have sticky willy and stinging nettle.” Nigella has joined The Great British Bake Off as a replacement for judge Prue Leith Credit: Channel4 Nigella insists she is not flirtatious despite being known for her double entendres Credit: Getty Host Alison Hammond asks: “Sticky what?” Danni replies: “It’s weed that sticks to clothes.” Sticky willy is hedgerow plant also known as goose grass. Nigella, who replaces Prue Leith, 86, insists she is not flirtatious, despite her double entendres and spoon licking, saying: “The idea of being coquettish appals me. I’m not like that.” The new series kicks off on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4. Most read in TV Comment now