Fans have been amazed by Matt Lucas' weight loss following the return of The Great British Bake Off, and the 48-year-old has since opened up about his decision to lose weight – and the simple steps he has done to make it happen.
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Chatting on Gabby Logan's The Mid Point podcast, Matt revealed that he had put on weight over lockdown due to inactivity, and has cut down on eating since – but also has started going on regular walks. He said: "I like to walk. I live not far from a canal and I love when the weather's nice, going for long walks by the canal, either with a friend or on my own."
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He previously revealed to Lorraine Kelly that he would make a game out of getting more active, telling her back in 2021: "The one thing I need to do is get fitter, I have put on a little bit of weight, that's my next challenge to do a bit more exercise … I might have to make a game of it when I go out and exercise to stay out of people's way. I don't have a garden so I have to find a way to do that."
Matt opened up about how he lost extra weight
Fans of Bake Off have been sending Matt support via social media, with one writing: "I know it’s not the point of the show, but I’m watching #gbbo and just want to say that @RealMattLucas looks amazing."
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Another person added: "After an emotional day watching the Queens funeral I needed something more light hearted to watch so bring on @BritishBakeOff and I say it every year I bloody love @RealMattLucas he’s looking amazing this season and I still hope he’ll let me take him for pint some day lol."
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