Bake Off star Sandro defends himself after backlash for 'making cakes for celebs'

THE girl who was filmed getting close to Adam Collard last week has broken her silence after Paige Thorne issued an ultimatum over their relationship. Annie, 18, insisted the clip - which went viral on TikTok was completely "innocent" despite how it looked.

Maya Jama is reportedly set to take over Laura Whitmore's former role as the host of Love Island. Laura, 37, announced that she would be leaving the show shortly after the 2022 series aired, and fans have been eagerly waiting to find out who will be hosting the next series of the ITV2 dating show.

Maya Jama will replace Laura Whitmore as the new host of ITV2 dating show Love Island.According to The Sun, the TV star, 28, has agreed to take on the role after Laura quit earlier this year.Bosses are said to be finalising her contract, with Maya slated to appear in the Winter Love Island series later this year as host.READ MORE: Love Island's Laura Whitmore says fixation on her 'unfair, exhausting and mental'The publication further reported that it looks like Maya will continue her hosting duties with the summer edition of the show next year.A source said: "Maya was ITV’s dream option.“She is fun, beautiful and a brilliant presenter."The source added that Maya was considered as a replacement host "two years ago", and bosses are reportedly looking forward to her "making the show her own".The telly insider said: "They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon.“They are just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.”ITV's official statement, however, remained: "Our new host will be announced in due course.”Laura Whitmore ended her Love Island reign after the 2022 series drew to a close, admitting to fans that she found "certain elements" of the show "very difficult".Her official announcement read: "Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. "There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects."I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands.

Perrie Edwards and fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are shaken up following a terrifying home invasion.

GREAT British Bake Off fans branded last night's show "unfair" after two contestants were given a free pass to the next round. Bread Week was thrown into chaos after Rebs and Abdul were forced to pull out due to illness.

Fans of The Great British Bake Off are feeling a bit of dread after Dame Prue Leith confirmed a twist is looming after a huge change was made during the latest episode. The hit Channel 4 show was back on screens on Tuesday night (September 27) for episode three.

Great British Bake Off stars Rebs and Abdul both found themselves struck down with an illness during the filming of bread week.While the pair may have been recovering from their mystery illness away from their tent, the fellow contestants who were left competing on the programme found themselves under more pressure.

The Great British Bake Off.The show, which sees amateur bakers from across the country compete in a marquee kitchen to be crowned championed, is one of the most popular programmes on TV.It even sparked an industry bidding war, with its success leading to Channel 4 paying mega-bucks to take it off the BBC.Previous Bake Off winners have gone on to write cookbooks, host their own baking television shows, open their own restaurants — and one even had the honour of baking the late Queen’s 90th birthday cake in 2016.The contestants are ordinary joes wanting to test their abilities, and the show is once again open to those who know their soufflés from their madeira cakes.If you fancy joining the list of GBBO champions then the chance for glory is here, with applications for the next series now open.If you think you are a future star baker and have what it takes to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, you can apply online to appear on series 14.Would-be contenders should visit the official Great British Bake Off website and fill in the GBBO application form online. If you are unable to apply online and would like an application form posted, you can email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk .

Matt Lucas was quick to explain what was going on after two bakers went missing from the famous tent on the latest episode of The Great British Bake Off. The hit Channel 4 show is now in its third week with Matt and co-host Noel Fielding back to keep the competitor's company and viewers amused.

Great British Bake Off's bread week was left in chaos as two budding baking hopefuls were forced to pull out of filming. Both Rebs and Abdul will not take part in this week's challenge due to "feeling under the weather", meaning they are still guaranteed a place in the show next week, despite neither winning 'Star Baker' so far in this year's series.

Jordyn Woods bared nearly all while snuggling up to her boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns on her 25th birthday Friday. The socialite and reality star donned a sheer black-purple gown which ended high on her thighs.Her ample chest was just barely contained in the tiny, glittery garment.  Cozied up: Jordyn Woods bared nearly all while snuggling up to her boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns on her 25th birthday FridayShe kicked a leg up in the air and raised her arms high above her head while her NBA star beau wrapped a long arm around her waist.  In another snap, the star raised her hands above her head, in a raising the roof motion, emulating a tiny toddler's movement. Towns, 26, held a cake with a fiery, flare-like candle in the top of it. He laughed while Jordan flashed a brilliant white smile.  Hugging her tight: The socialite and reality star donned a sheer black purple gown which ended high on her thighs Share Follow If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline will earn an affiliate commission Have all eyes on you like Jordyn in a dress by Annie’s x Clio Peppiatt £1850 Annie’s x Clio Peppiatt 'Indigo Meadow' dress Pre-order it here Buy now Jordyn Woods certainly celebrated her 25th birthday in style.

Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas has shared his heart-breaking health feats that led to him having to lose weight.Viewers of the Channel 4 baking show are concerned for the star after seeing how much weight he has shed in recent months - but there is a reason behind his drastic lifestyle overhaul.The former Little Britain comedian has gone from a size XXXL to a size medium - by changing two things in his life.READ NEXT: Bake Off judge Prue Leith left 28 people in 'critical care' after massive food errorMatt simply ate less and walked more, and was able to shed the pounds in order to turn his life and health around.The reasoning behind his lifestyle overhaul was because he was afraid that he would suffer the same fate as some of his family members.Both his dad and grandad sadly died young from heart attacks in their fifties, which is why the star, 48, wanted to ensure his health was in tip-top condition in order to sustain him through his life."My dad died when he was 52, very suddenly. His dad died, I think at 56, so I was looking at the law of averages," he revealed."I was very big and I was getting bigger in the pandemic.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK has paid an emotional onstage tribute to Cherry Valentine following their tragic death.A former member of the traveller community and NHS nurse, Cherry - whose real name was George Ward - passed away on Sunday at the age of 28. The shocking news of their death was confirmed by Cherry's devastated family in an emotional statement.READ MORE:RuPaul's Drag Race UK's Cherry Valentine dies aged 28, confirms devastated familyFollowing Cherry's passing being confirmed on Friday (September 23), queens from RuPaul's Drag Race UK paid their own touching tributes with an emotional onstage moment of silence.Taking to the stage in Swansea, cast members from Drag Race UK's third series stood arm-in-arm as photos of Cherry both in and out of drag appeared on stage behind them.Performers including Kitty Scott Claus, Chorizo May, Ella Vaday, Vanity Milan and series three winner Krystal Versace paid tribute as they marked Cherry's passing during The Official RuPaul's Drag Race UK series three tour at Swansea Arena Official.The queens fell silent in front of an emotional and hushed crowd.Cherry competed in the second series of the BBC Three show, which was won by Lawrence Chaney.Posting their own tribute to Cherry on Twitter on Saturday (September 24), Lawrence wrote: "I still don't have words. "Don't think I'll ever have words.

Born and raised as George Ward in the Traveller community in Darlington, drag performer Cherry Valentine thought their life was mapped out for them. "I was going to get a job as a mechanic, get married, have kids and that would be it," the Drag Race UK star, who has died aged 28, said in an interview with the Manchester Evening News earlier this year.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Lawrence Chaney says he's lost for words following the death of contestant Cherry Valentine.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine has died aged 28.

star, whose real name was George Ward, died on Sept. 18, according to a statement from his parents, which was released through his PR firm on Instagram. He was 28.«It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George — Cherry Valentine — has tragically passed away,» the statement reads.

Cherry Valentine has unfortunately passed away.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Ellie Diamond has led the tributes to Cherry Valentine after it was announced they had tragically died aged 28. Cherry's, whose real name is George Ward and passed away on Sunday, family said in a statement: "It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George - Cherry Valentine - has tragically passed away. "This will come as a profound shock to most people & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.