SOPHIE WILLAN REPLACES SARA PASCOE AS HOST OF THE GREAT BRITISH SEWING BEE ON BBC ONE

Comedian Sophie Willan has been announced as the new host of The Great British Sewing Bee from its next series in 2026.

Willan, best know for her own hit BBC comedy series Alma's Not Normal, will enter the haberdashery alongside returning judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young as the trio welcome a new set of sewers hoping to impress the judges and be crowned Britain's most sensational seamster.

Cal Turner, BBC Commissioning Editor, said: "We are delighted to welcome Sophie Willan to The Great British Sewing Bee. With her boundless enthusiasm and energy, Sophie will bring her own unique spark to the sewing room alongside Patrick and Esme. We’d also like to thank Sara Pascoe for three brilliant series - her humour and charm have been a joy for viewers and stitchers alike."

Tom Davies, Executive Producer for Love Productions added: "We are so excited to have Sophie join the Sewing Bee team and we cannot wait to see what she brings to the Sewing Room."

The Great British Sewing Bee continues Tuesdays at 9pm on BBC One.