Noel Fielding is slowly starting to regain his presence on social media following concerns for his health.

The comedian, 51, confirmed on Wednesday that he will be returning to host the next series of Bake Off.

His Apple TV+ series The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin is also set to return, despite being axed midway through production due to the star’s mystery health fears.

After shutting down rumours that he won’t be returning to GBBO, Noel appears to be trying to get back to normal.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the actor praised an idea of Don’t Walk Walk Gallery after they announced a show dedicated to David Lynch – following his death.

Noel wrote in the page’s comments ‘Great Idea x’, before reposting the account.

Noel Fielding, 51, is slowly starting to regain his presence on social media following concerns for his health (pictured in 2024)

The comedian confirmed on Wednesday that he will be returning to the next series of Bake Off

Despite makers of GBBO planning for his exit after he quit his Apple TV show due to ill health, Noel’s agent hit back and insisted: ‘We can confirm he will be returning to co-host the next series of Bake Off.

‘There has been absolutely no discussion about Noel stepping down.

‘We have been in contact with Channel 4 and Love Productions throughout all the speculation and his “stepping down” has never been part of that dialogue’, the spokesman told The Standard.

But Love Productions, the makers of the Bake Off, which begins filming its next series in April, are said to be concerned for the star’s future and are drawing up contingency plans if Noel is forced to withdraw from the series.

An insider said: ‘Everyone at Love Productions was, of course, worried to learn about Noel’s ill health, and will do everything they can to support him.

‘Nothing is set in stone, but they are preparing for every possible outcome and have plans in place if Noel is unable to continue as host on series 16.’

His decision to quit The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, of which he was the star, sparked fears about his health.

Noel’s spokesman said last week that it was ‘a private and confidential matter regarding our client’s health’ with the comedian looking exhausted in his last Instagram pH๏τo on January 1.

His Apple TV+ series The Completely Made-Up Adventures Of Dick Turpin is also set to return, despite being axed midway through production due to the star’s mystery health fears

After shutting down rumours that he won’t be returning to GBBO, Noel appears to be trying to get back to normal (pictured in 2024)

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the actor praised an idea of Don’t Walk Walk Gallery after they announced a show dedicated to David Lynch – following his death

Now, it’s been reported that Apple TV+ bosses are considering an hour-long special to salvage footage that’s already been filmed, with a possible air date of Halloween.

A source told The Sun: ‘It’s now considered to be something of a salvage operation, although its not clear whether they have enough to do anything with.

‘But the creators sank millions into making the show and it was around 70 to 80 per cent filmed by the time the axe fell.

‘So it would now be galling to see what they have go entirely to waste. It’s not clear whether any of the sections they’d filmed included the guest stars, who are said to have included Jason Isaacs, Dawn French and Miranda Richardson.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Noel Fielding and Apple TV+ for comment.

It was reported earlier this month that Noel did not show up for Dick Turpin filming after the Christmas holidays, despite two thirds of the series already filmed. 

Dick Turpin insiders said Noel, who played the lead role of the legendary highwayman, was unavailable for scheduled and rescheduled filming dates.

Cast and crew were told this week it has been scrapped due to ‘the illness of a key cast member’.

Despite makers of GBBO planning for his exit after he quit his Apple TV show due to ill health, Noel’s agent hit back and insisted: ‘We can confirm he will be returning to co-host the next series of Bake Off. There has been absolutely no discussion about Noel stepping down’

Now, it’s been reported that Apple TV+ bosses are considering an hour-long special to salvage footage that’s already been filmed, with a possible air date around Halloween  

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A spokesperson for Noel told the Mail: ‘This is a private and confidential matter regarding our client’s health. We are saddened by the decision to cease production but we cannot make any further comment on this matter.’

It is understood that the presenter is recuperating in France.

A source close to the show told The Times: ‘Noel has said that he can’t film any more and so there was no choice but to stop.

‘It’s not a decision that was taken lightly and they wouldn’t have got to this extreme result if every possible solution hadn’t been exhausted.

‘People have been very concerned about Noel’s wellbeing and given him time to recover but there are also significant repercussions. Some people are furious.’