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Bake off judge Paul Hollywood has admitted he would have looked at his role on the now-iconic baking show differently if he'd known about how much it may affect his personal life. The baker, now 56, has had a very tumultuous time in his love life - breaking up with his wife of 20 years and dating a series of women. Paul, who also stars in the US version of the Bake Off, admitted that trying to maintain 'family relationships is really difficult when they’re in the public domain.

James Acaster made quite the comparison between Squid Game and Celebrity Mastermind after appearing in front of host Clive Myrie. The comedian, whose topic of choice was ‘the history of ice cream’, managed to gain three points on his unique subject in the first round, with answers like ‘Creamy Boys’ and ‘Monsieur Ice Cream,’ before comparing his situation to being in Squid Game. The South Korean survival drama sees hundreds of cash-strapped players accept an invitation to compete in children’s games with a deadly twist – not quite the same as answering on Haagen-Dazs or Ben & Jerry’s.

Paul Hollywood gave out a rare treat on tonight's Celebrity Great British Bake Off. The Wallasey -born chef is known for giving out handshakes to successful bakers on the Channel 4 cooking show. But, tonight, he handed out two in quick succession.

Ellie Golding and actress Tracy-Ann Oberman. The famous faces who appeared on the programme had to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, all for a worthy cause. For the final showstopper challenge they had to make edible portraits of their own celebrity heroes.

Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is a must watch on TV tonight (Tuesday April 19). Contestents include singer Ellie Goulding, comedian Mawaan Rizwan, actress Tracey-Ann Oberman and TV presenter Sophie Morgan. They will be showcasing their baking skills under the watchful eye of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith on Channel 4, between 8pm and 9.

Pete Wicks has been spotted leaving swanky London restaurant Amazonico minutes before Paul Hollywood's ex Summer Monteys-Fullam over the weekend.The Only Way Is Essex star Pete, 33, was seen scrolling through his phone as he left the eatery moments before 25 year old Summer emerged from the same establishment. Onlookers claimed Pete, whom Chloe Sims recently cut ties with, and Summer had been "chatting with each other" and were sat "only a table apart" as they dined. OK! has contacted Pete and Summer's representatives for comment.

Great British Bake Off have ever worn a watch? There's a simple reason - they aren't allowed to. It all comes down to the tricks of filming the hit Channel 4 show, judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

Celebrity Bake Off star Matt Lucas has hit back at the notion that Paul Hollywood showed him ‘favouritism’ in the tent, stating that people can ‘say what you like’. On last night’s episode, Matt – who typically hosts the programme with Noel Fielding – stepped in to take part in the celebrity charity special for Stand Up To Cancer alongside Ed Gamble, Example and Annie Mac after another star dropped out at the last minute. While the Little Britain star was making glass window biscuits, judge Paul helped knead some of his dough after coming over to check on him, before the contestant later received a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake during his critique.

The Great British Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas has hit back at claims that he was shown ‘favouritism’ when he made his baking debut in the tent. In the most recent episode of the Celebrity Bake Off, Matt donned his apron and stepped in to compete against the likes of Example and Annie Mac when another famous face dropped out of the show at the last minute.The 48 year old was seen attempting to make glass window biscuits, and judge Paul Hollywood soon stepped in to give him a helping hand.

There were more famous faces stepping into the equally famous tent on Tuesday night for another edition of Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with his bakes and beat out competition from DJ Annie Mac, comedian Ed Gamble, and usual Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas. Speaking on his win, Example said: 'I'm absolutely overwhelmed. I never step out of my comfort zone, I'm blown away.

LIVE – Updated at 21:14 There’s a very special baker this week, as Matt Lucas has to replace a missing contestant, joining Example, Annie Mac and Ed Gamble in their attempts to not botch biscuits, doughnuts and novelty cakes . It was a remarkably open field really - Matt was the only one who survived the technical, but then his Showstopper was arguably the worst. On balance, I think it was perhaps between Ed and Example? Either way, I’m happy for him.

Paul Hollywood invoked the wrath of the celebs on Celebrity Bake Off after he was caught giving Matt Lucas a helping hand. The absolute scandal of it. Little Britain star Matt, who usually hosts the baking show with Noel Fielding, stepped up to compete as a baker for this year’s series in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (April 5) had an interesting twist to keep viewers thoroughly entertained. This time, host Matt Lucas chose to don the contestant's apron and get his hands dirty alongside his fellow celebrity guests. Along with DJ Annie Mac, comedian Ed Gamble and rapper Example, he was tasked to make biscuits, donuts and even a novelty cake.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is back for more with some of our fave celebs showing off their baking skills – but only one can be crowned Star Baker. Competing in the tent this week alongside Example are Annie McManus, Ed Gamble and Matt Lucas. They’ll follow in the footsteps of Gareth Malone, Laura Whitmore, Ruby Wax, and Yung Filly, who caused utter chaos in the tent last week.

Great Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up to Cancer. Gamble, 36, is also a co-host of the Off Menu podcast and a Taskmaster winner. He features on Mock the Week and is a judge for the Great British Menu.

Example has revealed that Matt Lucas had to step in as a contestant on The Great Celebrity Bake Off after Martine McCutcheon pulled out of the show last minute. The Great British Bake Off special in aid of Stand up to Cancer has seen a new host of celebrities step into the famous tent to bake for the judges, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood.

Emma Willis hasn’t baked since winning Celebrity Bake Off, according to ­her husband Matt.

The Great British Bake Off, returns once again as a whole of host of stars take on baking challenges in an effort to raise money and awareness for Stand Up to Cancer. The Channel 4 series, which started on airing on Tuesday March 22, will see contestants take on a range of challenges including making decorated biscuits, a technical round involving making madeleines and an another round to showcase their secret baking talents.

The celebrity version of the Great British Bake Off finally returned to screens on Tuesday night and once again it was for a very special cause.

Sutton Coldfield, impressed the judges with her Viennese biscuits during the signature bake challenge. As Paul offered his hand, she began questioning her abilities.

The Great British Bake Off's charity edition, Stand-up to Cancer, was back on our screens again on Channel 4 tonight (March 22) with a host of celebrities entering the white tent to face a series of intense baking challenges. In the special one-hour long programme, the famous faces were tasked with coming up with their own biscuit designs to impress judges and cooking experts Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. However, viewers already had something to say about presenter Emma Willis' design that look like something very naughty.

READ MORE: The Great British Bake Off announces change to format as host steps away The bakers were tasked with making animal shaped biscuits for judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood. Emma opted to create elephant biscuits as she revealed that she used to make Viennese fingers with her grandmother. As she set about making them - and dropping one on the floor - viewers at home took to social media to comment on their happiness at seeing Emma back on telly.

Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood will be back on our screens with The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer and while he is known for his baking skills, he also has another talent. The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer begins on Channel 4 on Tuesday, March, 22 and runs for five weeks, and when Paul isn't creating amazing baking recipes he can be found whizzing around a race track.

Sir Mo Farah, singer Ellie Goulding and Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse. Other stars who will put their baking skills to the test include comedian and creator of Taskmaster Alex Horne, TV presenter Emma Willis, singer-songwriter Example and choirmaster Gareth Malone. Also hoping to impress the judges are radio DJ Annie Mac, actor and author Ben Miller, The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison, and TV and radio presenter Clara Amfo.

The Great British Bake Off is one of the most popular reality shows on the air today and fans have been interested in the three judges and how they make their money!

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is back for 2022 with a star-studded line-up taking part. The Channel 4 series sees famous faces bake to inspire viewers to do the same and raise awareness for Stand Up to Cancer. Among the contestants taking part this year are Ben Miller, Ruby Wax, Ellie Goulding, and Motsi Mabuse.

The newest season of Stand Up to Cancer Bake off is due to air tonight with 19 celebs joining together under the familiar white tent.

If you're wondering what's coming up on the TV schedule this week, Tuesday is set to be a busy evening across the broadcasting channels with something to watch for everyone. There's a couple of new shows joining the line-up but a few programmes will also be concluding. We've selected five TV highlights for Tuesday, March 22, below but don't forget there is plenty more to watch.

Having braved the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor, Clara Amfo is well used to reality show nerves. But the Radio 1 DJ and presenter admits that donning an iconic apron for The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer brought a whole new level of fear. For whatever skills she possesses in the kitchen, the star revealed, ahead of Tuesday’s launch show, that she was mesmerised by the baking show’s legendary judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

The Great British Bake Off is back with a new celebrity special in aid of Stand Up to Cancer.The show will be welcoming a new line-up of famous faces to the tents in the hope of impressing Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood with their bakes. Each episode will see four celebrities compete in the Bake Off tent, with a total of five episodes being aired in total.

Channel 4. The show also got new presenters Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig after BBC hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins chose to leave following the move. In 2020, Sandi announced she would be leaving the show and was replaced by Little Britain star Matt Lucas.

Louise and Jamie Redknapp confirmed they'd split after 19 years together. Months later Louise opened up about the end of her marriage and following the end of the Redknapp marriage, it was reported that celebrities were refusing to sign up to the BBC show because of the Strictly curse. Cheryl and Ashley ColeCheryl and Ashley Cole first met in 2004 and quickly became an A-list couple.

Paul Hollywood's ex-girlfriend Summer Monteys-Fullam has claimed a variety of celebrity names have been sliding into her DMs with X-rated propositions in recent months. Despite enjoying the male attention, the 25 year old model insisted she "loves being single" and isn't looking for a casual relationship anytime soon.

Paul Hollywood has taken to Instagram to share an important message with fans.MORE: Bake Off stars' stunning homes: From Paul Hollywood to Prue LeithThe Great British Bake Off star found himself making headlines this week after his ex-wife Alex spoke about their marriage in her Valentine's Day post.WATCH: Alex Hollywood reveals why she's keeping married name after divorceBut Paul, 55, put the drama aside in order to issue his followers with a warning.READ: Paul Hollywood's secrets to losing a stone revealedMORE: Great British Bake Off: meet the partners of the judges and hostsHe shared a post that read: "I've heard impersonators are at it again, I do NOT have any private accounts or fan accounts ran by me. @paulhollywoodbakes are my recipes.

Paul Hollywood's ex-wife Alex Hollywood has publicly spoken about her relationship with the Great British Bake Off star - claiming their marriage was 'over seasoned with extra marital affairs'. In an Instagram post to her 19,000 followers, Alex said she is now far happier being single - even if it was something she wasn't sure about at first. 'It’s taken me a while to get here and it hasn’t been easy, but I love the woman I am now.