EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy says father's death sparked daughter Eliza to do Junior Bake Off
10.02.2022 - 00:21
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Natalie Cassidy has revealed how the death of her father inspired her daughter to do Junior Bake Off.The EastEnders actress, 38, revealed how her daughter Eliza had been secretly taking part in the Channel 4 show only after she finished competing on the series last month. Speaking about her daughter’s appearance on the children’s version of the Great British Bake Off, Natalie has now revealed it was the death of her father and Eliza’s grandfather last May that gave her inspiration to continue with the show’s intense recruitment process. Natalie shared how, despite Eliza's grandfather passing away just a few days previously, the talented baker chose to continue with the show in his honour.
Speaking on the Ry-Union podcast with Rylan, Natalie explained: “It was such a lovely week watching her. She's loved baking since she was five – honestly driving me mad, kitchen a shambles, always tidying up. And she said to me in lockdown, 'Mummy, I’m going to apply, I’ve got the application form, I'm going to fill it all in' and I said: 'Ok darling, really? I don't want you to be disappointed'.
“I mean thousands apply for this, you know, me being a mum. Anyway, she did it, and we got a call saying: 'You're through to this round', and then this round and then this round; it's an arduous process. And she got through all these rounds.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. You can sign up at the top of the page. “And my Dad knew she'd got through for round one, round two and round three, and then my Dad passed away.
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