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The Great British Bake Off star said having to decide against having children was “the hardest thing I've ever gone through”.She said: “Unless you've gone through infertility and that heartache of really wanting it and it not happening… It’s the hardest thing I've ever gone through.”Laura, who appeared on the 2020 series of the Channel 4 show, went on to explain how infertility affected her mental health.She admitted she found herself thinking: “What's the point?” If she could not start family.Laura said: “I've never thought, ‘I want to take my own life’, but I definitely have had thoughts that I didn't want to be here any more.“And I have phoned Samaritans on a few occasions and really benefitted from it,” she added to Fabulous magazine.Laura revealed she has had issues with her weight since she was eight and found it difficult to shed the weight for the IVF process.She explained: “It was such a lot to lose — about 14st and I just struggled to do that.“I wonder if that will always play on my mind, particularly as I get older.”Laura has been outspoken about her thoughts on infertility and how it has affected her.Earlier this year, she took to social media to express her feelings of sadness whenever she thinks about her struggle.Sharing an insight into her life on her Instagram Story, Laura said she wondered what could have been when she picked up her niece from school and watched parents with their children.She wrote: “I did feel a little bit sad today seeing people I went to school with picking up their kids from the same school as my niece, thinking that could have/should have been me.

“So people need to be aware of how their partner does their love language,” Anna told The Mirror.The TV star explained that while she had been “introduced” to dating apps, she did not meet her new beau through one of them.She stressed how she was “really, really lucky” to have found someone that was “compatible” in her friendship circle.The Naked Attraction host added: “So many girlfriends of mine have met through apps and I know they're brilliant."Anna previously dated Sue, who she met at a Halloween party, following Anna’s split from her ex-partner of 18 years, Charles Martin.The Naked Attraction presenter and her former partner, Sue, were together for seven years until they split last year.The reported reason for their split was that they were unable to agree on adopting children.After the split, Anna told Express.co.uk in an exclusive interview she was still hoping to have kids.She said: "I'm still pursuing that, I am very much in touch with Adoption UK because I did a podcast for them last year."I'm very keen to press ahead with creating a family, yes."Elsewhere, Sue had previously reflected on her benign pituitary gland tumour diagnosis, which admittedly left her in a "dark place".She told The Mirror: "I don't know if I would have gone on to have children.“But as soon as someone says you can't have something, you want it more than anything."Sue regularly attends hospital check-ups to monitor the symptoms of her tumour.She added: “Sometimes it screws up my hormones.“I have various tests now to make sure the side effects aren't too onerous."

The Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has recalled the tale in all its gruesome detail, writing that she and her mother lowered a bag of baby cats into some water just hours after their birth.She said that the 11 little creatures didn’t fight for very long before they stopped meowing.

Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has opened up about the surprising moment she gave 30 people food poisoning after serving up a dodgy chicken mayonnaise dish.The 82-year-old made the food for one of her "best" customers at the time, who hired her company, Leith's Good Food.

Great British Bake Off winner, 37, admitted that her wedding day was the "worst day of her life", as she opened up on her arranged marriage to her beau. It comes as Nadiya's Everyday Baking airs tonight.In an unearthed interview, the star frankly spoke about the day she walked down the aisle.Nadiya admitted: "I have to say my wedding day was one of the worst days of my life."One of the unspoken rules is as a bride, you have to behave submissively and look downcast."The star went on to add: "I was an emotional wreck and I cried through the whole thing."Admitting she "didn't smile very much" she explained: "You are literally on show and it's something I was always really uncomfortable with," she told The Mirror.The star added that she "wouldn't dream" of arranging a marriage for her children.Nadiya married husband Abdal Hussain in an arranged ceremony in Bangladesh.

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...

BBC's The Great British Bake Off.The TV chef has since been working non-stop, with successful ventures including the launch of her own homeware range and becoming contributing editor to BBC's Good Food.However, before her stellar stint on The Great British Bake Off, Nadiya had a very different future on the cards.Nadiya wanted to read psychology at Queen Mary in London, but her family did not allow her to go to university due to fears she would be corrupted.Motivated by her outrage, Nadiya became “furious” and worked two jobs so she could “stay away” from the family home in Luton.Reflecting on her parents’ concerns, Nadiya explained how she could now understand their fear thanks to having her own children.She said: “Now when I look back I can understand their fear.“But I wish they [could have been] stronger.”Nadiya continued to Radio Times: “That desire I had, for my parents to have the strength to let me do something completely wild in their eyes, I’d like to think that I have that now.“I had to go through that lesson to understand that my children are going to want to do things that scare the living daylights out of me.”Nadiya has previously opened up about her own worries and experiencing anxiety.In her 2019 memory, Finding My Voice, Nadiya revealed her struggles with the "monster" – anxiety."I do have moments of anxiety," said Nadiya."I stepped into this industry so unknowingly and so quickly…“I could very easily not have this job."Exposing her internal dialogue, Nadiya told The Scotsman: "I think, ‘Oh, goodness.

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.

is getting a U.S. spinoff, , and has tapped Ellie Kemper and 's Zach Cherry as co-hosts.The new series, which is currently in production in the U.K., will also welcome back staples Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith at the judges' table.The six-episode American version will premiere in 2023 on Roku Channel.like the iconic British flagship, will aim to bring together passionate, talented bakers from around the country under the signature white tent to see who will be named America’s Best Amateur Baker. “We could not ask for a more perfect duo than Ellie and Zach to co-host.

Noel Fielding might be one of the UK's most popular TV presenters – but when it comes to his home life, the star is notoriously private.MORE: Noel Fielding divides fans with sneak peek inside his wardrobe at family homeSo, fans were understandably delighted when he shares a rare post about his family this week, in particular his eldest daughter Dali. WATCH: Prue Leith makes rare appearance with her daughter on Good Morning BritainNoel, 49, shares two little girls, Dali and Iggy, with his longterm partner, radio DJ Lliana Bird.The couple have chosen to keep their daughters out of the spotlight and, as such, do not share photos of them on social media.READ: GBBO's Noel Fielding's quirky private garden revealedMORE: Inside the houses of Great British Bake Off stars Paul, Prue, Noel and MattBut Noel did give a sweet insight into his eldest child on Wednesday, revealing she shares her parents' artistic flair.A post shared by Noel Fielding (@noel_fielding)Noel shared a photo taken by his daughter Dali"My 4 year old daughter Dali took this picture!" he explained, alongside a photo showing him pulling a face while looking down the camera.READ: Meet Bake Off star Noel Fielding's partner Lliana BirdMORE: Who is Noel Fielding? Everything you need to know about the presenter"I kind of love it even though i look like a melted, deranged Chevy Chase in that Paul Simon video.

It came in the form of a bombshell Instagram valentine’s day post this year.Addressing her 19,000 followers, Alex wrote: "It’s taken me a while to get here and it hasn’t been easy, but I love the woman I am now.“I know only too well that not every marriage/partnership is a recipe for happiness and success.“My own marriage was too over seasoned with extra marital affairs for my taste and so I opted out and chose the single menu instead. It wasn’t easy and it took some getting used to.“I wasn’t even sure I liked it much at first, but as I regained my confidence, my freedom and myself after so long, I discovered that it really isn’t a cliché to say happiness really does comes from within.”Alex said she was more than happy with living the single life and says she has dismissed offers of entering into a relationship.She added: "I still get the occasional well-meaning comment — that I’ll get ‘snapped up soon’ rather like a supermarket meal deal.

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood, 56, has confessed that he was ill-prepared for the intense public scrutiny that followed his marriage breakdown, and also suggested that he never wanted to be a celebrity in the first place.The TV baker says he has since developed crocodile-like thick skin as a reaction against public backlashes."[Fame] is horrendous! I’ve always fought against the word ‘celebrity’," he exclaimed."Right up to the age of 40, there was no way I thought I was ever going to be on telly."This came out of nowhere, and you have to adapt to it," he told the Radio Times.He added that there was "no school to go to learn how to deal with the press, or your day-to-day life, and how to block it off without going crazy and getting upset".He added sadly that he has had to develop a thick skin to help himself deal with constant commentary on his love life."Now I’ve got a skin like a crocodile," he revealed.He and ex-wife Alex called time on their marriage in 2017 after a string of alleged affairs dating as far back as 2013 - and Alex has never been shy about venting to the world.Peppering her words with food euphemisms, the cookbook author stated that her marriage was "too over seasoned with extra marital affairs for my taste".She revealed on an Instagram post on the subject that she had "opted out and [chosen] the single menu instead".Continuing the wordplay on food, she also quipped: "I still get the occasional well meaning comment - that I'll get 'snapped up soon' (rather like a supermarket mealdeal)."People don't like to believe that a woman can be happier single".Elsewhere in the explosive Instagram post, Alex told the world that she was not only a single woman by choice, but that she'd "fallen in love

Instagram reels yesterday sparked rumours that he had “come out” as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.The Great British Bake Off star issued a clarification today in view of his 251,000 followers. “Clarification of a recent reel,” he wrote.“I am trying to address this with sensitivity and kindness.“I recently posted a reel from my holiday. “Some news sites and comments celebrated this as me coming out, and I can appreciate how this has happened. READ MORE: Elton John ‘booed by crowd’ at farewell tour after Newcastle quip“However, this is not the case. I do not identify as LGBTQ+.“I fully support the LGBTQ+ community and will try to be an ally as best as I can.“Representation within the LGBTQ+ community across society is incredibly important.“This is why I felt the need to clarify in this story.“Written with love, Peter,” the expert baker concluded.Peter’s story post comes after some people interpreted him to have revealed himself to be in a same-sex relationship on Saturday. The star was inundated with supportive messages after sharing snaps of himself and someone many believed to be his partner while on holiday in Morocco.Peter was holding hands with the mystery individual, as the track I Found You by Stephen Sanchez played.In his caption, Peter wrote: “Wanderlust | wun•der•lust (n.) a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel the world. “Collect memories not things.

Each week, contestants will be taking on a range of baking challenges with the aim of impressing returning judges, Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden.As the Channel 4 baking show made its debut, Stacey said she was worried about any trolling she might receive.Taking to her Instagram Story, Stacey told her 5.2 million followers: “Oh my gosh, I just got a message from Bake Off, I completely forgot it starts tonight!“I’m so nervous because when you are on the telly, people let you know if they hate you.“If you watch it tonight, I hope you enjoy it and I'd love to know what you think.“Unless of course you think I’m a big horse face who shouldn’t be on the telly.“Then in that case, don’t let me know!”In a follow-up clip, Stacey revealed that her pal Sophie Hinchliffe - otherwise known as Mrs Hinch - had helped to settle her nerves.Stacey could be seen sitting in the back of a car watching the episode on her phone.Both Stacey and Sophie laughed hysterically as the latter held the Loose Women panellist’s hand.In the caption, Stacey penned: “Here we go. Real friends pick you up and take you out when you’re nervous.“And then sit in the back of a car watching you watch yourself on telly @mrshinchhome.”Mrs Hinch also shared a snap of the sweet moment and gushed that she is “proud” of her friend.It comes after Stacey opened up about how stressful she found filming the show and admits that she was nearly brought to tears because the pressure was so "intense".She explained: “My first weekend of filming was so dramatic.

Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins, 52. The pair began dating following the Naked Attraction star’s relationship with her partner of 18 years ending.But back in June last year, reports emerged the couple had parted ways.In a new interview, Anna has looked back on her relationship and told how she is now facing the future.The presenter candidly admitted that the menopause made her realise she “forgot” to have children.She said: “You hit the menopause, you start thinking, ‘Am I in the right marriage?’“And for a lot of my friends, who are going through divorces, you start thinking, ‘Oh God, I forgot to have children. What now?’”Anna added: “It’s a really fundamental and visceral realisation [if you haven’t had children] that, ‘Oh my God, I can’t do that anymore.’ Even if I wanted to.”The TV star went on to describe the “slow, inexorable dread” she feels when she thinks about the next 30 years of her life.She added to OK! magazine: “It seems to be a bit of a decline.

Noel Fielding has shared a very special social media post with his fans.MORE: Noel Fielding divides fans with sneak peek inside his wardrobe at family homeThe Great British Bake Off host is a proud father of two young children – daughters Dali and Iggy – whom he shares with his partner, DJ Lliana Bird. WATCH: The most shocking Bake Off momentsBut the pair have chosen not to share any pictures of their girls – until now.

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.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C last night.The former side-kick to David Walliams on Little Britain wrote a defiant tweet to his 1.2 million followers on the subject, signing off with a reminder that he saw himself as "an icon and a natural treasure".The 48-year-old actor and comedian had taken part in the Great British Bake Off together with Ed Gamble, Annie Mac and rapper Example, after a fourth celebrity contestant, believed to be Martine McCutcheon, pulled out.Matt was awarded with one of Paul's famous "Hollywood Handshakes" after a challenge that had seen him prepare some biscuits themed around the Arsenal football team.Fellow judge Prue Leith had shown her disapproval over the congratulatory move by trying to push Paul's hand away from Matt's, but the coveted handshake still took place.The other three contestants notably failed to receive one - and it started a Twitter storm.One poll quizzed fellow followers: "Does Matt Lucas' handshake count?", only for 60 per cent of viewers to adamantly vote 'no'.Yet Matt, who came top in the technical challenge after mastering some delicious jam doughnuts, was nonplussed by the scepticism."Say what you like.

The writer was given the honour of a damehood last June during the Queen’s birthday honours. She will be made a dame for services to food, broadcasting and charity. Prue said she was given a very “polite letter” telling her she had been given a date in May. Explaining her feelings about the coat of arms, she said that she was “tempted” but is scared that she’ll think it to be a “ridiculous waste of money". Prue is currently on-screen alongside Paul Hollywood for a celebrity version of GBBO for Stand Up To Cancer. She said the celebrity version was a bit more relaxed as she could go and help the stars when they were doing something “which is just so wrong".Prue added that in the normal Bake Off you “couldn’t help them” but in Celebrity “you could go and help them a bit". The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer airs Tuesdays at 8pm on Channel 4.

Instagram followers on Monday that she was wondering what could have been when she picked up her niece from school and watched parents with their children - some of whom Laura had gone to school with herself.The Great British Bake Off star has revealed that she had tried for a baby with her husband, Matt, in the past but they had struggled to conceive. On Instagram stories, she was searingly honest about her feelings.She wrote: “I did feel a little bit sad today seeing people I went to school with picking up their kids from the same school as my niece, thinking that could have/should have been me.“But I’m trying not to dwell on it.The 32-year-old was also feeling grateful.She added: “I’m very lucky in many other ways.”The baker also wrote in a follow-up story: “Sorry, wasn’t planning on sharing that.“Guess it’s really on my mind.“I don’t really think about it any more to be honest, but some days, out of nowhere it just comes and slaps you in the face.“Like the other day, I was clearing out under the bed and found a baby grow we bought about six years [ago] from Tesco when we first started trying.“I held it to my chest and started sobbing uncontrollably.“I have no idea what to do with it now.”Laura continued: “Anyway, no use dwelling on it.“Like I said, I’m lucky in other ways and I’m grateful to have my Niece’s and Nephew’s.” (sic)In 2020, Laura told the Daily Mail that she had considered undergoing bariatric surgery as doctors had told her losing weight would help her conceive.She said: “I came close to doing it. Very close.

GBBO ex of "extramarital affairs''. The GBBO judge confessed to cheating on his former wife with TV chef Marcela Valladoid in 2013.Alex left Paul with the pair briefly reconciling before separating again in 2017, with their divorce being finalised in July 2019.The GBBO star's former wife has taken to Instagram to accuse her former husband of more infidelity in a Valentine's Day dedicated post.While including a picture of herself posing in her kitchen with a hot drink, she left a message talking about her own Valentines Day.A post shared by Alex Hollywood (@alex_hollywood1)In view of her 19,900 followers she penned: "It’s that time of year again."Social media has gone mad with recipes for heart shaped patisserie, red roses (which I loathe - I prefer dusky pink)."Valentines Menu ideas for 2 or love affirming insta snaps of togetherness and anyone unfortunate enough to be single is advised to bravely embrace their solitary status, soaking in bubble baths with candles, music and mood lighting and not sink under the scented bubbles into apathy and despair." (sic)Alex then spoke about how "anxious" many women are about their single status, due to society's standards of the "only acceptable place for a woman is by the side of a significant other".She continued: "But what if, like me, you’re a single woman by choice, who’s fallen in love - with herself?"It’s taken me a while to get here and it hasn’t been easy, but I love the woman I am now."Women often lose themselves in relationships, we don’t naturally put ourselves first and I know only too well that not every marriage/partnership is a recipe for happiness & success."My own marriage was too over seasoned with extra marital affairs for my taste and so I opted out and chose