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The Great British Bake Off returned in style on Sunday, as the first episode in a series of celebrity Stand Up To Cancer specials got underway and put four of our favourite stars against each other in the hope of earning the approval of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. However, mere moments into the show, host Matt Lucas informed fans at home that for this debut edition, sadly his co-host Noel Fielding was not able to join them for the episode, joking it was due to him being a "vampire". While The Great British Bake Off's official Twitter poked fun at Noel's, 49, absence too as they joked about celebrity contestant David Schwimmer, who is best known for his role in US sitcom Friends, being his "replacement".

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Alison Hammond Cast As New Host Of ‘The Great British Bake Off’

“The Great British Bake Off” has introduced Alison Hammond as its new host.

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Great British Bake Off confirms Alison Hammond as host and fans couldn't be happier

The Great British Bake Off has officially announced Alison Hammond as Matt Lucas's replacement and fans are over the moon. Sharing the news on social media, the baking competition's official Instagram page quipped that they had "baking news".

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Alison Hammond ‘to host Great British Bake Off –replacing Matt Lucas’

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is reportedly set to join The Great British Bake Off when the Channel 4 series begins filming later this year. Alison, 48, will reportedly be replacing Matt Lucas as co-host, after the comedian announced his departure at the end of last year, telling fans that it had become clear he couldn't balance both GBBO and other commitments. Matt's fellow co-host Noel Fielding will be remaining on the show, with Alison set to present alongside him.

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David Schwimmer reveals heartbreaking reason that caused him to sign up for Celebrity Bake Off

David Schwimmer has revealed he was inspired to sign up to The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer after the disease touched his family. The actor, 56, explained that his grandmother as well as his ex-wife Zoe Buckman’s mother both passed away following brave battles with the disease, while his sister Ellie is a cancer survivor. In footage obtained by The Mirror ahead of Sunday’s episode, the Friends star said he signed up to the celeb special to “raise more awareness” about the disease and much-needed funds for cancer research.

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Matt Lucas reveals he's fulfilling his dream of writing a musical

Matt Lucas has revealed he is fulfilling his dream of writing a musical which he is adapting from a short novel he has written. Speaking on The Deeney Talks podcast, the comedian, 48, acknowledged he is lucky that he is able to afford to pause other work projects in order to tick this off his bucket list. He said: 'I've written a short novel and I'm adapting it into a musical.

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Matt Lucas takes brutal swipe at Bake Off after quitting the show

Matt Lucas took a brutal swipe at Bake Off on Tuesday after he quit the show after three series. The comedian, 48, has co-hosted the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding since 2020 but has decided his time on the programme is over. He described his stint alongside Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Paul Hollywood as 'a pandemic job' due to landing the role at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown.

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‘The Great British Bake Off’ Showrunner Admits Much-Criticized Season 13 Was “Not Our Strongest”

The Great British Bake Off‘s executive producer has said that people were justified in criticizing Season 13 of the hit competition series.

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The Masked Singer’s most shocking reveals from US star to TV actor judges couldn’t guess

THE Masked Singer is returning to TV tonight - with 12 new celebrities hidden behind masks for us to guess. The fourth series of the much-loved ITV competition, which is due to air its first episode on New Year's Day, even features a celeb duo to be guessed by fans. However, while fans and the judging panel are busy guessing every series - not all the celebrities identities are foiled before they are revealed and unmasked.

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BBC Breakfast’s Sally Nugent disappears from show as replacement eyes up rival job move

BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent has disappeared from today's show. The journalist, 51 - who presents the programme every Monday to Wednesday - was replaced by Nina Warhurst this morning. Nina, 42, and co-host Jon Kay, 53, began Wednesday's instalment of BBC Breakfast by discussing the headlines that have hit the news over the past 24 hours.

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Matt Lucas Exits ‘Great British Bake Off’ After Three Seasons & Cohost Noel Fielding Dedicates Him A Farewell Post

Matt Lucas just confirmed that he is leaving Great British Bake Off after three seasons as a presenter.

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The Great British Bake Off fans concerned for Noel Fielding after ‘worrying’ appearance in finale

GREAT British Bake Off fans have been left fearing for Noel Fielding following his 'worrying' appearance during the finale. The Channel 4 cooking programme's latest series came to an end on Tuesday night as a new champion was crowned - warning - there's spoilers ahead. Viewers watched as the three finalists Syabira, Abdul and Sandro battled it out for one last time in the big tent.

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The Great British Bake Off viewers slam timing of theme for second week in a row

The Great British Bake Off viewers were left divided by the unusual timing of this week's themes.

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Bake Off fans all have the same complaint about Halloween-themed episode

THE GREAT British Bake Off fans were getting a creepy sense something was wrong on tonight's episode, believing the episode was airing too early. In the latest episode of the Bake Off, viewers tuned in to find themselves watching a spooky version of the Channel 4 favourite...

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Top Chefs Call Out ‘Great British Bake Off’ For “100-Year-Old Stereotypes” During Mexico-Themed Week

Britain’s favourite cookery show has been accused of cultural appropriation by some of the country’s top Mexican chefs.

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Furious Great British Bake Off viewers slam show as TWO bakers are sent home

FURIOUS Great British Bake Off viewers slammed the show after TWO bakers were sent home tonight. It comes after nobody was sent home last week because two contestants were forced to pull out last minute. This evening's instalment of the Channel 4 show was Mexican Week, and judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith challenged the bakers to a number of different tasks.

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Great British Bake Off in fix row as fans slam show’s major shake up as ‘unfair’

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.

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Bake Off fans react over show exit twist as Rebs and Abdul miss Bread Week

The Great British Bake Off aired an exit twist on Tuesday as the Channel 4 show revealed that no one would be leaving the tent after Bread Week. During the latest instalment, Rebs and Abdul were forced to pull out of filming due to "feeling under the weather", meaning they are still guaranteed a place in the show next week.

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Channel 4 Great British Bake Off's Matt Lucas forced to explain as two bakers go missing

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.

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Great British Bake Off bread week in chaos as two hopefuls pull out of filming

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.

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Great British Bake Off fans disgusted by guest’s ‘vile’ creation – but would you eat it?

BAKE Off fans have been left disgusted by a guest's latest creation, which they've branded as 'vile'. The baking competition returned to Channel 4 last night for the second instalment of the new series. Presenters Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding revealed at the start of the show that it was Biscuit Week.