Great British Bake Off to undergo huge revamp after series of fan complaints

The Great British Bake Off returned in style on Sunday, as the first episode in a series of celebrity Stand Up To Cancer specials got underway and put four of our favourite stars against each other in the hope of earning the approval of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. However, mere moments into the show, host Matt Lucas informed fans at home that for this debut edition, sadly his co-host Noel Fielding was not able to join them for the episode, joking it was due to him being a "vampire". While The Great British Bake Off's official Twitter poked fun at Noel's, 49, absence too as they joked about celebrity contestant David Schwimmer, who is best known for his role in US sitcom Friends, being his "replacement".

A fresh batch of stars are competing in a new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer.

making things awkward during a red carpet interview with ABC’s pre-show host Ashley Graham.In the now-viral video, things went south when the model-actress missed his joke about the novel “Vanity Fair,” attributing the reference to the magazine of the same name’s famous Oscars after-party. He refused to appease her follow-up questions with more than a few words, answering that he was rooting for “no one in particular” and was wearing “just my suit.” Though the internet accused him of being “shady,” his friend Barrymore wrote it off as a classic Grant moment.“There’s this thing going around with him and Ashley Graham on the red carpet.

The grumpy to her sunshine. Drew Barrymore came to Hugh Grant’s defense after the actor received negative backlash for his recent interview with Ashley Graham.

“The Great British Bake Off” has introduced Alison Hammond as its new host.

Drew Barrymore is speaking up for herself after Hugh Grant insulted her singing in their 2007 film "Music and Lyrics." While promoting his new movie "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," Grant answered a series of questions based on Google searches of his name, and one of them asked if he really sang in his movie with Barrymore, to which he replied, "Yes, I do, but I'm auto-tuned beyond belief." He then corrected himself, saying, "Actually, that's not true, I'm auto-tuned a bit, not as much as some. Drew Barrymore was in that film with me, and I don't think she'd mind me saying her singing is just horrendous … I've heard dogs bark better than she sings." He did add that "Once they tuned her up, she sounded way better than me because she's got heart and voice and rock and roll, whereas I sounded like Julie Andrews, and I'm meant to be kind of rock and roll as well." His insult toward Barrymore seemed good-natured, and in an Instagram video she made in response, she followed suit.

Alison Hammond announced that she will be the new host of The Great British Baking Show.

video posted to Twitter. “Alison, have you got any words whatsoever?,” she asked a miniature version of herself featured on a cake with co-host Noel Fielding and regular judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

The Great British Bake Off has officially announced Alison Hammond as Matt Lucas's replacement and fans are over the moon. Sharing the news on social media, the baking competition's official Instagram page quipped that they had "baking news".

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International ITV presenter Alison Hammond has been tapped as the new co-host on “The Great British Bake Off,” replacing Matt Lucas. Hammond confirmed the news — which was first reported on Thursday by the Daily Mirror — on Friday morning with a short clip featuring the full “Bake Off” hosting line-up in figurines made out of icing.

Alison Hammond has exclaimed 'it's official' as she finally confirmed her next big TV role. The presenter has announced that she will be the new co-host of the Great British Bake Off when it returns to screens later this year.

Alison Hammond has been confirmed as the new host of The Great British Bake Off.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has revealed that after speaking to Ticketmaster regarding the “unduly high” prices for the band’s upcoming US tour, the ticketing system will be issuing small refunds to verified ticket buyers.Smith announced the news on Thursday night (March 16) through Twitter following the launch of The Cure’s US tour tickets. “After further conversation, Ticketmaster have agreed with us that many of the fees being charged are unduly high, and as a gesture of goodwill have offered a $10 per ticket refund to all verified fan accounts for Lowest Ticket Price (‘LTP’) transactions,” the frontman wrote.1 OF 2: AFTER FURTHER CONVERSATION, TICKETMASTER HAVE AGREED WITH US THAT MANY OF THE FEES BEING CHARGED ARE UNDULY HIGH, AND AS A GESTURE OF GOODWILL HAVE OFFERED A $10 PER TICKET REFUND TO ALL VERIFIED FAN ACCOUNTS FOR LOWEST TICKET PRICE ('LTP’) TRANSACTIONS…— ROBERT SMITH (@RobertSmith) March 16, 2023He continued, saying that all other ticket price transactions through verified fan accounts will receive a $5 per ticket refund for all Cure shows at all venues.

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is reportedly set to join The Great British Bake Off when the Channel 4 series begins filming later this year. Alison, 48, will reportedly be replacing Matt Lucas as co-host, after the comedian announced his departure at the end of last year, telling fans that it had become clear he couldn't balance both GBBO and other commitments. Matt's fellow co-host Noel Fielding will be remaining on the show, with Alison set to present alongside him.

Alison Hammond is set to be announced as the new Great British Bake Off presenter after Matt Lucas resigned last year.

star David Schwimmer on the set of 's Stand Up to Cancer celebrity special. The 56-year-old actor is set to appear on the fundraiser, which helps to raise money for charity and will air in the U.K. on Sunday, March 19.In an interview with the U.K.

BTS‘ label HYBE, has revealed that the plan for the boyband to reunite in 2025 has not been confirmed.Earlier today, Bang made an appearance at the Gwanhun Forum, hosted by the Gwanhun Club, an association of senior journalists in Korea. During his time there, the HYBE chairman spoke about the company’s plans for BTS after the end of their mandatory military enlist, and revealed that the previously announced plan for the boyband to reunite in 2025 is not yet set in stone.“We said we ‘hope’ the members can resume in 2025, not ‘will’,” Bang clarified at the forum, per The Kpop Herald.

David Schwimmer has revealed he was inspired to sign up to The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer after the disease touched his family. The actor, 56, explained that his grandmother as well as his ex-wife Zoe Buckman’s mother both passed away following brave battles with the disease, while his sister Ellie is a cancer survivor. In footage obtained by The Mirror ahead of Sunday’s episode, the Friends star said he signed up to the celeb special to “raise more awareness” about the disease and much-needed funds for cancer research.

GMB host Susanna Reid has recalled what Hugh Grant was like when she met him after an interview of him at the Oscars went viral online Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the host recalled her experiences on meeting mega actor Hugh Grant, saying he is known to be like he was portrayed in the interview. Richard Arnold was talking about Hugh Grant's now infamous interview with Ashley Graham on the red carpet for the Academy Awards on Sunday, as the actor was labelled "obnoxious." Richard went on to say: "I've never met Hugh actually, have you got Hugh news for me?" Susanna said: "Yes, I think Ed summed him up for me yesterday. He can be grumpy.

Brazilian-born, Manchester-dwelling chef Caroline Martins is set to bring a flavour of South American pub food to the city. Her new project Rio-Mex is to open at Hatch, the food court under the Mancunian Way.