Great British Bake Off's Matt Lucas hits back at claims German accent was 'offensive'

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first look at Oscar winner Penelope Cruz in Italian drama L’immensita, which is in post-production.

Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, will serve as the entertainer at the next White House Correspondents’ Association dinner when it returns on April 30.

Valentine's Days at home, several of our favourite celebrities are pulling out all the stops in 2022 to make sure their other half feels special.MORE: 15 celeb Valentine's Day engagements and weddings that will make you swoonFrom loved-up photos to romantic gifts, take a peek at how the likes of Victoria and David Beckham and Geri and Christian Horner are celebrating on 14 February… Geri Horner (nee Halliwell) shared a heartfelt message to her single followers as she explained it took her several years before she found her husband, Christian. "Happy Valentine’s Day @christianhorner," the Spice Girls star wrote, adding: "It’s that day again… If we have it, or if we don’t.

Lorraine Kelly hasn't felt her usual self in the almost two years that have passed since the pandemic struck. The daytime TV presenter has revealed she has gone up four dress sizes and plans to take action to get back to feeling fit and healthy like her old self.

Nicole Scherzinger has set Instagram alight with her latest red-hot transformation. The 43-year-old Pussycat Dolls star wowed fans with a racy post while showing off her new glam bob-cut.Looking remarkable, she turned from side-to-side flaunting her sassy trim which had been blowdried into a volumised tousled style.By way of makeup, the Masked Singer judge appeared red-carpet ready, boasting contoured cheeks, dramatic liner and eyeshadow with lashings of peachy lip gloss.Followers insisted that Nicole looked years younger after undergoing the chop, with one online user explaining that it seemed as though the hitmaker had started to age in reverse.They wrote: "Okay that’s how you morph back to 1995 dammit!!! We don't age, we morph backwards."Another approver penned: "Wow you look so young Nicole." While a third begged: "Please keep your hair short."It wasn't just the popstar's tresses that were captivating attention either.In the snippet, Nicole showcased her gym-honed curves in matching loungewear as she smouldered for the camera.Wearing a tiny crop-top, she flashed her toned abs as she roughed up her new choppy hairdo.She teamed her look with coordinated sweat pants that were pulled up high onto her hip bones.With her golden sun-kissed glistening under the bright light, she told fans: "She ready."Last week, Nicole stunned her loyal legion of admirers as she debuted a radical BTS inspired makeover and looked sensational but unrecognisable at the same time.

Channel 4 show, helmed by Steph McGovern, featured Gogglebox star Kate Bottley, comedians Marcus Bridgestock and Rachel Parris - but everyone except Kate was soon on their feet and leaving the set. It came as the panel were discussing New Zealand's attempts to shift people protesting coronavirus restrictions by playing a series of supposedly off-putting songs - including Barry Manilow, Baby Shark and the Macarena.

Love is in the air! Tyler Cameron, Mary Fitzgerald and Nick Lachey all have epic Valentine’s Day plans this year — but not all of them involve love.

Manchester United have been dealt a fresh twist in the saga to sign Erling Haaland this summer - and Zinedine Zidane is involved.The Norway international is firmly the priority target at Old Trafford ahead of the transfer window.But they face a battle to sign the Borussia Dortmund star, who reportedly has a £68million release clause that will come into play in the summer.Manchester City are in the race to snap him up while it remains to be seen what Pep Guardiola’s top ambition is.However, it is Real Madrid leading the chase for the 21-year-old while they also appear to have snapped up Kylian Mbappe in what could be the most deadly duo in years.But there is a twist to the tale that could see United rival the Spanish giants in the battle for Haaland’s signature.According to Marca, Adidas are looking to tie the Norwegian to a deal to represent their brand.Haaland’s contract with Nike came to an end in January and the German sportswear company are looking to take advantage.It is stated that on February 7, a secret meeting took place at Adidas headquarters where the striker and his father were joined by Zidane and Michu - his childhood idol.The aim of the meeting was to convince Haaland to sign while the presence of Zidane was said to be ‘decisive’.United are also locked in a long-term contract with them as their kit suppliers in a £750m deal over 10 years - a record amount for a club.With Haaland tied to their brand, it could provide a clearer pathway for the Red Devils to make a move for the forward.However, Real Madrid will also feel that their efforts to snap the Leeds-born ace up would have received a boost as they also see their kits supplied by Adidas.Pick up tomorrow's Daily Star and get a FREE £2 Shop Bet with

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID-19 four days after her husband Prince Charles was confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus, the couple’s office said Monday.

artificial intelligence, we are now able to simulate what people would look like if they were much older—or even younger, in the case of ABBA's CGI world tour.One artist on Instagram named Hidreley Diao has taken a number of artificial intelligence apps and used them to produce spooky portraits of dead musicians to see what they would look like if they were still alive today. The apps, which include 'Face Application' (face editor), Remini (to sharpen images), and Gradient (which lets you know which star you look like), all use combinations of AI tools to digitally age people.In one mock-up, you can see what Sid Vicious would look like if he were still alive—he would be 65 this year.Diao also made images of Janis Joplin, the famous singer of 'Pearl', who would be 78 years old today if she hadn't died at 27 from a heroin overdose in 1970.Meanwhile, the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix resembles his contemporary Bob Dylan at age 79, having bought some wire-frame glasses and let his hair curl.Hendrix, who pioneered many of the modern guitar techniques used today, died at 27 after choking on his own vomit while drunk.

GREAT British Bake Off is never shy about the odd sexual innuendo here and there - but Prue Leith may have reached a whole new level.  In fact, the star uttered the most X-rated double entendre to ever enter the tent, with even Paul Hollywood ending up crying with laughter as he tried to contain himself. During the first challenge, the remaining bakers were asked to make chouxnuts for their signature, making two different flavours and at least one with a filling.   Sampling the creations of shared lives co-ordinator George, the chef offered her words of wisdom - and promptly put her foot in it.  Judge Paul and host Matt Lucas were left grinning as she declared: “Quite often I need two holes, so that I can squirt.

Great British Bake Off has reached week six and sadly baking hopeful Amanda has been eliminated from the famous white tent. While the London-based detective tried with all her might to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, unfortunately it came down to the overall skill after a disappointing showstopper.

Great British Bake Off fans have shared their relief after Noel Fielding made a swift return to the hit Channel 4 show following his sudden absence half way through last week’s show.

If you're a Bake Off fan then you may well have been left wondering where show host Noel Fielding was on October 19, after he didn't appear on the show show. Noel presents the baking must-watch alongside Matt Lucas, however after not being on a recent episode, viewers were left wondering where he'd gone.

Great British Bake Off. Last night the remaining bakers tackled German week, rustling up German biscuits, an eight-layered Prince Regent chocolate cake, and a yeast-leavened cake.To celebrate, Matt and his co-host Noel Fielding opened the show dressed as German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk and performed with German accents.When one viewer asked fellow social media users if imitating a German accent was “offensive”, Matt pointed out that he is, in fact, Anglo-German.Responding to the tweet, which has now been deleted, Matt wrote: “I am Anglo-German.

Bake Off. The quirky presenter had fallen ill suddenly and had to take a timeout, meaning he didn’t get to see the contestants putting together their showstoppers.Matt Lucas let viewers know his co-host was “feeling a little under the weather” as he took over the reins.Despite the comedian filling Noel’s large shoes pretty well, the audience was troubled by his absence as many loyal fans flocked to Twitter, with one writing: “Where was Noel at the end?”.“I didn't see Noel in the clip for next week? Sooooooo is he ok?” added a second.A third chimed in to ask: “Also what the f**k happened to Noel Fielding??? He just disappeared after the adverts.

Great British Bake Off viewers were less than impressed after seeing Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas doing their own German accents on this weeks show.

Great British Bake Off viewers have been left concerned about Noel Fielding after he was left unable to present the last half of Tuesday night's episode. When it came to judging the showstopper round, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Matt Lucas emerged without Noel in tow.

BAKE Off viewers were left concerned last night as Noel Fielding suddenly disappeared from the show. The presenter, 48, fell ill with a mystery illness and missed the contestants creating their show stoppers.  His co-host Matt Lucas told viewers he was “feeling a little under the weather” as he took on the duties.

The Great British Bake Off fans were left applauding Matt Lucas on Tuesday's episode as he managed to catch Giuseppe's falling showstopper before it hit the floor. During the latest instalment, which was German week, Giuseppe, 45, presented to judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith a three-tier Amarena cherry cake.

The Great British Bake Off fans were left devastated on Tuesday night as Freya became the fifth contestant to leave the tent. The vegan baker, 19, broke down in tears as it was announced by hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding that she wouldn't be continuing in the competition following the show's German week.