Mary Berry: Last News

WHEN Channel 4 pinched the Great British Bake Off from the Beeb, judge Dame Mary Berry didn’t defect and landed herself another show - Britain’s Best Home Cook. But now bosses have confirmed the contest hosted by Claudia Winkleman, has been axed after just four years.

The timing of the latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef was not lost on viewers as the remaining celebrities battled it out in the semi-final. The semi-final episode of the BBC One series aired on Thursday night (September 15) after originally being scheduled to air last week.

CELEBRITY MasterChef viewers have called out Faye Winter for "faking" her cooking skills after tonight's episode. The Love Island star, 26, was tasked with cooking celeriac with Dover sole and shrimp and brown butter sauce.

Celebrity MasterChef star Melanie Blatt was seen bursting into tears on the latest episode of the BBC cooking show after meeting her “idol”, British Bake Off star, Mary Berry.The 47-year-old All Saints singer admitted she was anxious after host Gregg Wallace introduced their special guest for tonight’s food challenge, admitting this was a “big moment” in her life.As Mary made the rounds on the chefs as they attempted to cook on her recipes in just 90 minutes, Mel, 47, was seen telling the camera: “I have more anxiety than usual because I’m such a fan.READ MORE: Love Island's Faye Winter sobs on Celebrity MasterChef over dad's health battle“I wanna make Mary proud, I just want her to love me like I love her.When Mary finally arrived at Mel’s table, she admitted that one of the first recipe books she bought was her,s before telling her “this is a big moment for me” and telling her she loved her before she was seen bursting into tears.As Mel wiped the tears away from her eyes with her t-shirt, Mary embraced the star and thanked her for being such a fan.Viewers immediately reacted to the star’s emotional moment.“I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed someone so in awe of their idol as Melanie Blatt is with Mary Berry #celebritymasterchef,” said one fan.A second added: “Mel having absolutely zero chill in front of Mary Berry was very cute.”While a third agreed: “lol major fangirl moment from Mel over mary berry I’d probably be the same tbh.”Some fans also blasted the episode for giving some celebrities harder dishes than others. While some had to skin fish and make difficult savoury dishes with lots of elements, other were given recipes fans thought were much easier like meringue.

BAKE OFF 2015 star Jordan Cox looks worlds away from his time in the famous tent in 2014 with longer hair and a bushy beard. The lad from Nottingham exited in week three of series five, which was eventually won by Nancy Birthwhistle. Though he was an inventive baker seven years ago, he failed to impress then judge Mary Berry and co-star Paul Hollywood with his bread recipes.

Great British Bake Off will return for its 13th season tonight as Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judge a new cohort of aspiring bakers. On the baking show, Paul is known for critiquing bakers as they attempt to receive a coveted Hollywood handshake by taking part in a range of show-stopping and technical challenges. The 56-year-old has been a judge in the baking competition since the show began in 2010 on BBC Two before the show changed broadcasters over to Channel 4 in 2016.

A GREAT British Bake Off star has admitted a key part of the show is FAKE. Amanda Georgiou - who was the sixth baker to leave last year's series after her showstopper pie fell apart in Pastry Week - says contestants are given a heads' up about what to expect each episode. Read our Great British Bake Off blog here.

A BRAND new set of amateur bakers are heading into the tent tonight to showcase their skills on The Great British Bake Off. But a former finalist on the show has now revealed that the baking hopefuls may have met judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith already - and they most likely have their favourites.

READ MORE: Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith makes brutal dig at Mary Berry's cakeHowever his fellow judge Prue had more of an issue with the filling of the Victoria sandwich rather than the name.Reigniting the "great debate" around the Victoria sandwich's "creaming method", Prue told the RadioTimes: "I’ll tell you what the great debate is always about with Victoria sandwiches – do you make it using the creaming method? Do you cream the sugar and the butter together?"You either chuck all the ingredients in together, or you cream it first," she continued.Paul insisted either method works for the infamous dessert. He said: "You can use either method.

Mary Berry is known for her role on the Great British Bake Off, however, she left the show in 2016 to embark on new career opportunities. Since her time of judging soggy bottoms in the Bake Off tent, Mary has gone on to host a range of TV shows giving not only an insight into her baking skills but also into her life.The now 87-year-old will star in her latest show, Mary Berry – Cook and Share, tonight on BBC Two to celebrate what drives her lifelong passion of cooking – the joy of sharing her food, her knowledge and her love of company.But where did her love for baking start and what was her childhood like?Here's everything you need to know.Mary was born on May 12, 1953 in Somerset to her parents, Margaret and Alleyne Berry.She has previously stated that her family home, which she shared with her parents and three siblings, contributed to her love of cooking as they had a huge and well-equipped kitchen.Mary's great-great-grandfather on her father's side was also a master baker in the 1860s who provided bread for a local workhouse in Norwich, which explains Mary's love for baking.She grew up on a small holding with her family and had a close bond with the animals they kept, including their pigs.As a child, Mary would cuddle up in bed with the odd pig – but clarified she would only cuddle "the runt" of the litter."I was known to swaddle one and take it to bed with me," she revealed to the Radio Times."Only the runt, the little one that we had to feed from a bottle."Mary went on to marry her long-term partner Paul Hunnings in 1966 and they share three children together.

TOM Parker's widow Kelsey has opened up on the "toughest" part of her grief six months after the boyband star died from brain cancer. The Wanted vocalist Tom passed away in March, aged 33. He tragically left behind children Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one, as well as his wife Kelsey, 32.

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has taken a savage swipe at Mary Berry's Victoria Sponge baking technique. She described the cooking sensations technique as chaotic and claimed that Mary's finished product is 'heavy' and 'solid.'The new series of The Great British Bake Off is set to launch next Tuesday and judge Prue Leith was quizzed on whether it's best to 'chuck' all the ingredients for a Victoria Sponge in together or if it's best to make the cream first. READ MORE: Bake Off star Sue Perkins to host this year's star-studded British LGBT Awards Prue joked to the Radio Times: "I think all-in-one is Mary Berry’s method .

THE Great British Bake Off is back home – and back to its best. That means the lively banter between Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, and pitching the famous tent in Welford Park, Berks, once more.

Great British Bake Off is due to return to viewers' TV screens on September 13 - but in a brand new promo interview ahead of its launch, it sounded as if the competition had already begun. Paul Hollywood, 56, exclaimed that Mary Berry "hates" host Prue Leith, 82, as the pair clashed over opinions about Victoria sponge cake.First, Paul insisted on calling the widely salivated over dessert dish a "Victoria sandwich", insisting that there was "no such thing" as a Victoria sponge.Next, Prue challenged him over the correct method of making one to guarantee maximum flavour sensation.She suggested that the best way was to cream the sugar and butter together first, whereas Paul said he could see no difference in taste between that method and the more relaxed approach of "chucking" all the ingredients in at once.Prue fought back that the "all-in-one method" was specific to Mary Berry and was "a little heavier...

pregnancy announcement last week.The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 39, appeared on The One Show on Tuesday (August 30), alongside former co-star Craig Revel Horwood, Maisie Smith and Mary Berry, where he opened up about him and Stacey expecting their first child together.Host Ronan Keating said to Kevin: "And Kevin, you are having a baby! Congratulations!" to which he replied, "Yes, thank you very much! I am very excited. I am gonna have to grow up now!"READ MORE: Stacey Dooley announces pregnancy with beau Kevin Clifton as couple 'delighted'Co-host Alex Jones added: "It is such lovely news, lovely."Kevin, and journalist Stacey, 35, met on Strictly when they were partnered together in 2018, going on to win the show and then became a couple.Stacey also appeared on The One Show where she discussed the couple's baby news.Ronan said: "We have to start by saying congratulations, big news today from yourself and Kevin."Stacey replied: "Thanks mate, I can't quite believe it.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have become two of the most relatable members of the royal family. Just recently, The Duchess, 40, stunned onlookers when she boarded an economy flight to head to Balmoral with Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four.

The Great British Bake Off star, 87, told how her GP warned her she could be dead in four years if she didn't start exercising after she broke her hip last year.It comes after the BBC cook broke her hip last year which resulted in emergency surgery and a 10 day hospital stay.But now, Mary has revealed how she has a new lease of life after taking up the lawn sport.The star said: "My GP told me, 'You’ve two options.

MARTINE McCutcheon looked slimmer than ever in a green maxidress as she headed to a BBQ in the heatwave. With highs of 33C in the UK yesterday, the actress, 46, made the most of it hanging out in the sunshine.

Great British Bake Off star Val Stones seems a little baffled to hear from fans that her voice features in new animated film DC League of Super-Pets. Val starred in the 2016 series when Mary Berry was still judging alongside Paul Hollywood, but was sadly the fifth contestant to be booted out after a disastrous pastry week. At the time, Val amused viewers by listening to her cakes and performing aerobics while baking.

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!

With weddings, babies and engagements aplenty, the Royal Family have given us plenty to talk about in recent months – and that's not about to change anytime soon. If you're struggling to stay up to date then don't worry – OK!'s weekly Royal newsletter is here to make sure you know your Beatrice from your Eugenie (and the correct way to pronounce both names). Perhaps you also have to know what Her Majesty's favourite tipple is, or maybe you want to get up to scratch with Kate Middleton's many nifty hacks, all while finding out what Harry and Meghan are up to across the pond.