GBBO’s Prue Leith shares glam throwback snap after shocking fans with her age

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by Lucy Smith |
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Prue Leith has taken to social media to share with fans a gorgeous throwback of herself aged 29.

The Great British Bake Off judge, who co-stars alongside baker Paul Hollywood, posted an old picture of herself on Instagram in the late 1960s wearing a glam floor-length gown (where can we buy, Prue?) with the caption, "Thank you so much for all the great compliments about how I look on Bake Off!

"Truth is I’m having a very happy old age, am not averse to fake tan out of a bottle and all the glamour is added by Bambi and Debbie (the glam team) Sharon (wardrobe) and Jane and Claire the GBBO’s stylists!"

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Vivienne Westwood fruit print shirt

For the opening episode of the new series, Noel wore this funky fruit printed shirt from Vivienne Westwood. It's a little more than we'd normally spend on a shirt, so we've found a high street alternative...

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CREDIT: ASOS

Topman shirt with abstract print

This Topshop shirt has the same abstract vibes as Noel's original, but for a fraction of the price. AND you can get it next-day delivery on ASOS.

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CREDIT: Far Fetch/ Channel 4

Raf Simons Oversize Embroidered Smiley Face Merino Wool Sweater

For episode two, Noel wore this Zany smiley face jumper from Raf Simons. Buying this jumper would cost more than our rent so we've found the closest alternative on the high street....

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CREDIT: Far Afield

Acid Smile Long Sleeve Knit

It's a different colour to the OG, but the vibes are very Noel.

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Lazy Oaf Shirt The Future Shirt

In episode three, Noel wore this sold-out Lazy Oaf shirt in black with white scribbles. Noel's version isn't available on the lazy oaf site anymore, but we found a version on Ebay for a whopping £88.

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ASOS DESIGN regular fit shirt with scribble face print in white

If you're scrimping your pennies then maybe this black and white scribble shirt from ASOS for under 30 quid would do this trick.

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CREDIT: Lazy Oaf

Lazy Oaf High Score Bowling Shirt

In episode four Noel sported this funky fruit print bowling shirt. It's another Lazy Oaf gem and luckily its in stock for those willing to drop a cool £80.

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CREDIT: Hawes and Curtis

Men's Curtis Purple & Orange Fruits Print Relaxed Slim Fit Shirt

For a more purse-friendly fruity look, why not grab this tropical shirt from Hawes & Curtis.

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Men's Tailored-Fit Red 'Beetle Botanical' Print Shirt

Noel's fetching floral shirt from episode five is from well-known designer Paul Smith, and is worth over £200! It's sold out right now, but we've found one for a much more affordable price online.

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Ben Sherman - Wine Floral Long Sleeve Regular Fit Shirt

This lookalike is available at just £55 - much better for our bank balance tbh.

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WAH-WAH x LAURA CALLAGHAN jumper

Noel's zaney pink jumper from Japanese week is available to pre-order from one of his fave brands, WAH WAH.

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ASOS DESIGN knitted jumper with floral design in oatmeal

If you prefer to drop a little less cash on your clothes, this floral print jumper from ASOS gives us very Noel vibes.

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Lazy Oaf Work Of Art Shirt

It's another Lazy Oaf offering from Noel for episode seven, this time a black and white comic print shirt. This one's sold out too, even on US site Dollskill.com where it was on sale for under £60 - proper bargain that.

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Comic Doodle Print Button Front Blouse

This comic shirt is a great alternative and is available to shop online for less than £50! Dreamy.

Prue is the best, ever. Also... what fake tan does she use pls?

She continued to explain to fans that back in the '60s, when she was only ten stone, she used to worry about her weight but, now she said, "I look at that picture and wonder what I was on about: today I live in dread of hitting thirteen stone.

"But I’m very grateful for all the positive messages. Thank you so much. #throwbackthursday #bodyconfidence."

More throwbacks, we say.

Fans were shocked last week when Prue revealed she was 80 years old despite looking much younger and now, they're taking to the comments to show their love for young Prue.

"I’m forever remarking on how fabulous you look, Prue! So stylish and timeless ❤️," wrote one follower.

"Gorgeous as ever young Prue," commented another.

Well, we certainly mimic their sentiments. Prue you were and still are 🔥.

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This throwback from Prue comes not long after Bake Off contestant Laura Adlington received backlash following this week's episode when fellow baker Hermine was sent home.

Laura received heavy criticism from fans who thought she should have been the one to leave the tent and wrote comments including, "Hermine does a few things wrong and its a failure but Laura has CONTINUOUSLY done bad and its just accepted?! #GBBO."

The baker took to Twitter to address the comments she had been raking in, and wrote, "It's ok to be sad your favourite person didn't go through, but please remember it's not my fault.

"I don't make the decisions. GBBO is all about kindness and I haven't seen much of that on here."

Come on guys - be kind.

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