Prue Leith, the former star of The Great British Bake Off, has made a heartfelt admission about her early days with her second husband, John Playfair. Opening up in an interview with the Daily Mail, Leith revealed that she had been a widow for nearly a decade following the death of her first husband, Rayne Kruger, before meeting Playfair 15 years ago. At the time, she was 70 and he was 64, and she felt a responsibility to be honest about her age from the beginning of their relationship.

Leith felt that being truthful about her age was critical, as she suspected that Playfair was much younger, and she feared that if she hid the truth, it would be even more painful if he chose to leave her once he found out. Her candidness reflected her desire to form an authentic connection, as she stated, "the deeper in I got, the more painful his walking away would be." This admission showcases her vulnerability and willingness to embrace honesty in love, even at an advanced age.

Additionally, Leith's comments come amidst her reflections on her career, including a recent one-word response concerning Nigella Lawson who is set to replace her on Bake Off. This revelation adds a personal touch to her public persona, allowing fans to see the woman behind the television star, grappling with both her romantic life and her professional transitions.