Why did Nikki leave Bake Off early as star issues emotional update?

Great British Bake Off fans have rushed to share their support for contestant Nikki.A Great British Bake Off contestant has disclosed she had to withdraw from the series early, explaining that a family tragedy caused her to step away. The cherished baking programme is broadcasting its current run, with Nigella Lawson partnering Paul Hollywood as she took over from Dame Prue Leith, while presenters Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding came back.