KATIE HIND: Bake Off needed saving... and Nigella Lawson might have just pulled it off! Enter the 66-year-old domestic goddess

Bake Off needed saving... and Nigella Lawson might have just done it!

After 17 series, viewing figures had slid from 14 million to 7 million.

The 66-year-old made her debut taking over from Prue Leith and viewer reaction was universal in its praise of Nigella, applauded for making the most of the chance to taste the bakers' creations by helping herself to a generous portion.

Watch the video above to see what else Katie had to say.