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Published 11:27 30 Sept 2016 BST
Updated 11:30 30 Sept 2016 BST

"My decision to stay with the BBC is out of loyalty to them, as they have nurtured me, and the show, that was a unique and brilliant format from day oneShe hadn't referenced the new show until now. According to The Mirror, she spoke about the new series at the National Reality TV Awards, saying:"What a privilege and honour it has been to be part of seven years of magic in a tent. I am just sad for the audience who may not be ready for change, I hope they understand my decision."
"The Bake Off family - Paul, Mel and Sue have given me so much joy and laughter.
"I wish the programme, crew and future bakers every possible success and I am so very sad not to be a part of it. Farewell to soggy bottoms."
“It’s going to be different but I’m sure Paul will carry it on successfully.”She also told The Sun:
“Mel and Sue are brilliant and we had a marvellous time on the programme and that’s how it will remain. “You’ll never hear people swear. It’s a family programme. Mum, gran, everyone enjoys it and they all get down to baking afterwards. I’m proud of everyone. It gets 14 million – more than the football!”We'll miss you, Mary.
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