HUNDREDS of people braved the cold, wet weather to meet everyone's favourite TV chef, Nigella Lawson today.
Arriving at Waterstones in Market Street, to sign copies of her new book, Nigellissimo, she was met with a round of applause from the hoards of people who had gathered in and around the shop.
At the front of the line was Morag Clarke (58), from Leicester Forest East, who had been queueing for over two hours.
She said: "I booked the morning off work just so I could be here and I'm thrilled to be at the front of the queue."
Lance Prescott (28), was second in the line and had travelled to Leicester from Nottingham that morning to meet the star.
He said: "I met her at a book signing in London three years ago. She was really sweet and down to earth. I remember thinking she looks a lot smaller than
she does on TV. "
Nigella arrived at the store at 12.30pm and was expected to be there for most of the afternoon.
In pictures: Nigella Lawson book signing at Waterstones in Leicester
