Related:Prince Louis is reportedly still obsessed with Mary Berry Mary Berry captured the heart of the public as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, which she hosted for six years alongside Paul Hollywood. The baking legend said that she is "overwhelmed" by the honour of damehood, but just feels "lucky" that she has had the opportunity to share and teach her love of cooking on such a large scale. “I am absolutely overwhelmed to receive this great honour,” she said.