Channel 4 Great British Bake Off's Matt Lucas 'thin-shamed' after dramatic weight loss

Britain's Got Talent star Callum Oakley looks unrecognisable 10 years after he impressed the ITV judges with his comedy.The 27-year-old funny man auditioned in the sixth series of the show in 2012 and made it all the way to the semi-finals.Callum, who made his TV debut as a 16-year-old comedian, appeared on the show looking fresh-faced without any facial hair and looking dapper in a chic shirt and blazer.More than a decade later and Callum looks completely different. The BGT star now dons a fair amount of facial hair as recent snaps reveal his chiselled jaw-line and well-groomed appearance.In one recent snap, the comedian is seen looking very dashing as he poses for a selfie alongside the shore while rocking a red beanie and sweet smile.In 2012, the handsome chap took the nation by storm with his hilarious performance filled with witty jokes as he quickly became a favourite.

FANS of The Great British Bakeoff were overjoyed to find out one of their favourite stars had 'returned' to our screens, only to be left disappointed. On Tuesday night, those who had sat down to watch the Channel 4 baking show were saw the Stand Up To Cancer celebrity episode aired.

Great British Bake Off viewers were thrilled to see Sandi Toksvig back in the tent on Tuesday night - until they realised it was just a repeat. Tuesday night's instalment of the Stand Up To Cancer celebrity edition saw Sandi hosting alongside Noel Fielding, even though she left the show in 2020 and Matt Lucas has taken over from her.Fans were delighted to see her, and there were several messages about it on Twitter.One excited viewer tweeted a clip of people dancing about as confetti rained down on them, saying: "Sandi is back omggggg.""Thought Sandi was back for charity, but it's a repeat," said another person, with a long-faced emoji."I do like Matt Lucas but I really miss Sandi on this!!" said another.One viewer joked: "Matt's regenerated again.""A repeat...

He won hearts as he swept to victory with dance partner Rose Ayling-Ellis on Strictly Come Dancing 2021 and Giovanni Pernice has showcased a new look while on tour with his This is Me solo show. Sicily-born Giovanni lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy with EastEnders actress Rose from Manchester after they formed a strong friendship.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has unveiled a brand new hair colour and style on Instagram, sporting some grey for the first time.The Sicilian ballroom star delivered some casual poses as he sat casually on a brick wall in a smart suit. Giovanni, 31, who won the BBC One show with EastEnders actress Rose Ailing-Ellis in December, showed off silvery stubble and streaks of grey through his stylish combover as he donned an almost matching blue grey suit. Adding a sage green shirt underneath and a pair of black Converse trainers to round off the quirky look, the dancer adjusted his cuffs and looked smouldering off into the distance in one pic.

A Britain's Got Talent act and ITV have spoken out following the latest round of auditions this weekend. The hit talent show was back on Saturday night with more acts from across the country taking to the stage.

Matt Lucas has spoken out about being ‘thin-shamed’ while at a football match over the weekend.The Great British Bake Off host was on hand to watch Arsenal beat Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on Saturday afternoon.However, while he cheered his beloved team to victory, the comedian was stopped by a woman and questioned about his weight loss.Taking to Twitter, the 47-year-old penned: ‘Shout out to the lady who stopped me at football today to ask me why I’ve lost weight and to inform me I look a lot older.‘For the first time in my life, I think I’ve just been thin-shamed.’Fans rushed to Matt’s defence and offered their support in the replies, blasting the woman in question.shout out to the lady who stopped me at football today to ask me why i’ve lost weight and to inform me i look a lot older. for the first time in my life, i think i’ve just been thin-shamed.‘I just don’t understand why anyone thinks they should ever comment on someone else’s weight in either a positive or negative way,’ a follower fumed. ‘There are so many reasons for weight gain and weight loss – many of which are not good news such as medical conditions, disease or mental health.

Matt Lucas has revealed that he was 'thin-shamed' as he watched his beloved Arsenal play against Manchester United on Saturday.Matt, 48, who has spoken recently about his post-lockdown weight loss, had visited London's Emirates Stadium yesterday (23rd April) to watch his team.Taking to Twitter after the match, Matt posted: "Shout out to the lady who stopped me at football today to ask me why i've lost weight and to inform me I look a lot older."For the first time in my life, I think i've just been thin-shamed," he added.Matt's loyal followers were quick to offer support to the popular comedian. "You look amazing, and most importantly, happy," replied one while another said: "You look fantastic! Sod the mood hoovers."A third follower assured the star: "I get thin shamed when I lose weight and fat shamed when I gain a little.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent is in a new fix row after fans pointed out that London Community Gospel Choir are 'already famous' and have a 'huge fan base'. Saturday evening's instalment of the ITV show saw a range of new acts perform in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.

Britain's Got Talent viewers were blown away after watching a dance group of people with different disabilities. Born to Perform, a group from Northampton, took to the stage of the ITV programme to dance in sync to You Can't Stop The Beat, from the hit film Hairspray. People aged 14 to 24 explained they wanted to "break down barriers" and perform without fear of judgement.

Simon Cowell has revealed he would be "petrified" if his son Eric were to perform on Britain's Got Talent, after the ITV show was halted due to a horror scooter crash.The inaugural episode of the new series saw four young boys aged between six and 10 take to the stage at the London Palladium to perform a series of scooter tricks involving towering ramps.Scooter Boys' routine, however, was drastically called to a halt after one member - Austin - fell from his scooter, forcing the intervention of medical staff.Thankfully, he was soon deemed to be okay to continue his routine and returned to the stage to rapturous applause.But that doesn't quell Simon's worries for his own son.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, Simon revealed: "I'm like, 'my god, what if that was Eric?' It would be like 'wow'... I would be petrified!'"Fellow judge David Walliams agreed that having kids changes things from a judging capacity, as he spilled: "I think having kids definitely changes you.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis, 27, and Giovanni Pernice, 31, were reunited on Friday night and the professional dancer couldn’t help but poke fun at the EastEnders actress.Sharing an insight into their friendship, Giovanni filmed Rose getting ready and made a cheeky quip about her appearance.As Rose got her makeup done, Giovanni could be heard saying: “Lots of makeup for you, because you need it.

Britain's Got Talent star Connie Talbot looks entirely different from the gumsy little girl who auditioned on the ITV show back in 2007.

EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis has thanked Hollywood stars Tom Hiddleston and Hannah Waddingham in a gushing post, after they paid a sweet tribute to the Strictly Come Dancing winner.Rose lifted the glitterball trophy alongside professional partner Giovanni Pernice in 2021, after the couple danced their way to the final with a series of stunning performances.Their Romeo and Juliet routine to Clean Bandit's Symphony included 10 seconds of silence to highlight what life is like for Rose and other deaf people, leaving viewers and the judging panel in tears, including Anton Du Beke who described it as one of the best performances in the show's history.The routine is now nominated for Virgin Media's must see TV moment of the year at the BAFTA TV Awards 2022, and speaking in a BAFTA video, Marvel actor Tom Hiddleston described it as "the live event of the year".He said: "Rose Ayling-Ellis when she danced on Strictly and the music dropped out, that for me was the live event of the year."Ted Lasso and Game Of Thrones star Hannah Waddingham also paid a sweet tribute to Rose's achievements on the dancing competition, adding: "She was so beautiful in every way and her and Giovanni's chemistry and the change in him through the whole program, actually it makes me emotional thinking about it now."You could see that man being engulfed by who she was, what she was achieving, what she brought to the table and what a pleasure to just meet her just now."After a fan shared the video with Rose Ayling-Ellis on Twitter, the EastEnders actress gushed about the comments made by the two Hollywood stars, thanking them in a post saying: "Awww such lovely kind words from two absolute legends.

Britain's Got Talent star Connie Talbot looks words away from the gap-toothed young girl who auditioned on the ITV show back in 2007.The 21-year-old musician logged into her Instagram page on Tuesday (April 19) to share a "classy toilet selfie" with her 300,000 followers.She posed up a storm for the camera as she took a snap wearing a black leather jacket and with a stylish top underneath.Connie styled her tresses in loose curls and enhanced her natural beauty with minimalistic makeup.The singer is not one to shy away from the camera and often updates her Instagram grid with some glam snaps.

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.

Britain’s Got Talent hopefuls Les Sancho blew audiences away with their audition for the British talent show.But it has now emerged that they initially appeared on another Got Talent series - with fans discovering that the group actually reached the show’s final round.The French dance group have previously secured the Golden Buzzer on the French version of the popular talent show, which is called La France A Un Incroyable Talent.They were a clear judge’s favourite after being awarded the highest possible accolade on the programme.Britain’s Got Talent has finally returned to ITV after a year long hiatus and judge Amanda Holden was blown away by the dance troupe.The 51-year-old said that she was the “most excited” she had been about dancers on the show for a while.Along with Amanda, her fellow judges Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon were all impressed with Les Sancho, as were the crowd who showered them with cheers and applause.The group expressed their excitement at being on Britain’s Got Talent and said it was a “level up” from previous competitions, which seemed to reference their past fame in their home country.

The Great British Bake Off since 2017, replacing Mary Berry, 87, when the show moved to Channel 4. Presenter Matt Lucas, 48, couldn't help but make a sly jibe about the reason why Prue is on the show, joking that Paul Hollywood "ate" Mary.This evening's Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off saw a group of four celebrities try their best to take home the star apron.These included singer Ellie Goulding, comedian Mawaan Rizwan, actress Tracey-Ann Oberman and TV presenter Sophie Morgan.As presenters Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas introduced Paul and Prue they couldn't help but make a joke or two.Noel began: "Hello kids, welcome to the tent and welcome to the Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off."Matt continued: "For your signature challenge the judges would like you each to make an exquisitely decorated marble loaf cake."Marbles in a loaf, that's going to hurt your teeth isn't it?"Noel joked: "Paul will be fine.

Great British Bake Off fans were left in shock after the celebrity contestants admitted they didn’t know what a jam roly-poly was.

Amanda Holden shared a sweet snap of her and her good pal Simon Cowell relaxing in their loungewear.However, it appears some fans didn't recognise Britain's Got Talent boss Simon when they saw him in the photo.It comes after Britain's Got Talent returned with its highly-anticipated 15th series on Saturday (April 16).The hit ITV talent show saw judges Amanda, Simon and their co-stars David Walliams and Alesha Dixon return to the panel as they try to find the most talented acts from around the country.Glam Amanda is good pals with Simon and his soon-to-be-bride Lauren Silverman, and they've been spending lots of time together over the Easter break.Amanda took to Instagram on Monday (April 18) with a cosy photo which showed her sitting next to Simon, and both of them looked comfy in their loungewear co-ords.The pair's close bond was clear to see as they looked relaxed in each-other's company in the living room.Amanda loves to wow fans with her glamorous outfits on BGT, and sometimes her dresses are rather racy.However, this time she was looking chic in a baby-blue sweatshirt and matching-colour joggers.Simon was kicking back on the sofa with the TV remote at the ready, wearing a grey top and joggers.They were also joined by a gorgeous Yorkshire terrier, which Amanda gave an affectionate stroke.Captioning the snap, Amanda wrote: "#PrisonChic Easter snugs [hatching egg emoji] Hope you all enjoyed the return of @BGT?"Amanda's fans were thrilled by the photo, but it's clear some didn't recognise Simon.One wrote: "Is that a Simon Cowell look a like?".Another commented: "I had to look twice to see if it was him."A third pondered: "Who is she sat with? Is that her husband? Cute doggo!"A fourth added: "Oh my goodness it is.

Britain’s Got Talent judges have come and gone, Amanda Holden has warned Simon Cowell she will never get replaced on the panel.  The actress and presenter, 51, has sat beside Simon, 62, since Britain’s Got Talent began in 2007, initially alongside then TV judge Piers Morgan.  Since then the likes of Kelly Brook, David Hasselhoff and Michael McIntyre have all joined the panel and left again, while Alesha Dixon and David Walliams have been firm fixtures for 10 years.