Mel Giedroyc, precisely 5ft 5½ (166.4 cm) tall, is an English presenter, actress, and comedian whose petite height enhances her bubbly, approachable image on television. Best known for co-hosting the iconic Great British Bake Off, her stature allows her to engage warmly with contestants from eye level, making her a fan favorite. Educated at Oxford High School and Trinity College, Cambridge—where she earned a degree in French and Italian—Giedroyc's compact 166.4 cm frame suits her energetic comedy style. She also co-presented the BBC's Let It Shine in 2017.