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Is there muffin she can't do? Katie Piper shows off her style prowess in a chic leather skirt at LFW as it's claimed she could be the new GBBO host

Published: 03:55 EST, 17 September 2016 | Updated: 07:56 EST, 17 September 2016

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She's the nation's sweetheart who has proved her presenting talents as the host of several shows.

And Katie Piper has reportedly set her sights on hosting The Great British Bake Off when it moves to Channel 4 next year.

The 32-year-old philanthropist has just signed a two-year deal with the broadcaster and also has a longstanding relationship with Love Productions - who produces the baking show.

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The proof is in the pudding: She's proved her presenting talents as the host of several shows. And Katie Piper has reportedly set her sights on hosting The Great British Bake Off next year

Speaking to The Mirror, she revealed: 'I would do it - and I can bake. Though I might end up with a soggy bottom.'

The mum-of-one has previously hosted Bodyshockers, Never Seen A Doctor and a series of on-off specialson the channel, as well as giving their Alternative Christmas Message in 2009 - a year after her ex-boyfriend left her with life long scarring by throwing acid in her face.

MailOnline have contacted a spokesperson for Channel 4 for comment.

There's no one batter! The 32-year-old philanthropist has just signed a two-year deal with the broadcaster and also has a longstanding relationship with Love Productions

It kneads new faces: Presenters Mel Giedroyc (2R) and Sue Perkins (2L) have quit GBBO after it moved to Channel 4. Judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry have not said if they will stay

Katie has joined the likes of Anna Richardson, Jimmy Carr and Jennifer Saunders in the pool of stars rumoured to be the next host of the popular show after current presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins quit.

They chose to step down after it was revealed Love Productions had sold the format of the show to Channel 4, after airing the first six seasons on BBC.

Judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry have yet to announce if they will leave the show.

Chic: Whilst the future of GBBO remains uncertain, one thing for sure was Katie's impeccable sense of style, which she highlighted at the Kolchagov Barba LFW show on Friday

Going hell for leather! The former model looked chic as ever in a khaki ribbed polo neck that she teamed with a belted leather skirt and patent black court heels

But whilst the future of The Great British Bake Off remains uncertain, one thing for sure was Katie's impeccable sense of style, which she highlighted at the Kolchagov Barba London Fashion Week show on Friday.

The former model looked chic as ever in a khaki ribbed polo neck that she teamed with a belted leather skirt.

Styling her honey coloured locks in a side parting, the star looked effortlessly glamorous as she made her way into the Melia White House.

Teetering along in her pointed black court shoes, the starlet finished off the look with a large grey handbag.

Red hot! It was the second stylish look of the day for Katie, who had earlier donned an all-red ensemble for the Ashley Williams London Fashion Week SS17 show

Red hot! Proving that less is more, the bubbly blonde opted for a plain crimson jumper that covered her lithe frame, which she teamed with a wine coloured midi skirt

Bubbly blonde: She styled her golden locks in a centre parting and teased her glossy tresses

It was the second stylish look of the day for Katie, who had earlier donned an all-red ensemble for the Ashley Williams show.

Proving that less is more, the bubbly blonde opted for a plain crimson jumper that covered her lithe frame.

She also flashed a hint of leg in a berry coloured skirt that featured a side split.

Still got it! Katie looked just as stylish the next day as she headed to the Jasper Conran show in a navy top and billowing black trousers with a white strip along the seam