The Great British Bake Off: Last News

The The Great British Bake Off is back, and with it comes the return of cosy nights in front of the telly. Whilst the contestants, presenters and even the judges may have changed over the years, one thing remains blissfully the same; the show's pastel-coloured stand mixers.The multi-coloured stand mixers have always been a hit with fans, and now you can get your hands on one with a major saving, as the pale pink KitchenAid Stand Mixer used on the show is currently on sale on Amazon, with a saving of £120.

The Great British Bake Off is making a triumphant return to TV screens this week, sprinkling in some series firsts to spice things up. A standout moment from the very first episode on Tuesday 24 September sees one talented contestant secure the coveted 'Hollywood handshake' during their signature challenge, causing quite the stir.

This Morning’s bubbly presenter Alison Hammond has revealed just how she thinks she could mend the royal rift between brothers Prince William and Prince Harry. Alison, who is back on our screens co-presenting The Great British Bake Off with Noel Fielding from Tuesday 24 September, has decided she would like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the series, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, too, in the hope that while they were trapped in the Bake Off tent with their cooking creations, they would reunite.

The Great British Bake Off has unveiled its 2024 line-up of bakers ahead of the Channel 4 show's return.The baking show has become a must-watch on our TV due to its tricky baking tasks, cheeky innuendos, soggy bottoms and, of course, the iconic Paul Hollywood handshake. It's now been officially confirmed that the fifteenth series of The Great British Bake Off will kick off on 24 Tuesday, September at 8pm.

Dame Prue Leith absolutely slayed the runway at London Fashion Week, turning heads in a daringly racy ensemble.The 84 year old Great British Bake Off judge confidently strutted her stuff in a bold black leather dress that was nothing short of show-stopping, as she was the surprise star in the Vin + Omi show on Friday. Her outfit featured risque slits that daringly climbed from the hem to the nipples, held together with eye-catching red laces reminiscent of dominatrix chic.The look was completed with matching glossy elbow-length gloves for an extra touch of allure.The culinary queen owned the catwalk, looking every inch the vamp with her smokey eyes, voluminous hair, and a pop of bright scarlet on her lips.The design duo Vin and Omi named their collection Moxie, defining it as embodying "force of character, determination, or nerve".

Dame Mary Berry dazzled in a blue sapphire silk gown at the National Television Awards (NTAs), demonstrating that style is ageless.The former Bake Off judge, 89, donned a floor-length dress with a chiffon bodice from independent label Damsel In A Dress, which she had previously worn 11 years ago.The TV star paired the bright blue gown with a chunky silver jewelled necklace and nude pointed pumps. "I thought I wasn't going to buy something new because I don't usually wear dresses everyday," Berry revealed. "I looked in my wardrobe and I thought it would be nice to wear it again.

Alison Hammond has earned nearly £120,000 from selling her home, after revealing she once struggled to pay her mortgage.The 49-year-old TV presenter successfully sold her Solihull home on the outskirts of Birmingham for £700,000 last month after three previous attempts failed. Alison had already relocated to her countryside 'dream home' after living for four years in the now-sold property with her son Aiden.

The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has labelled the criticism of his wife and her family as "unforgivable" after they were given the green light to convert their Kent pub into a home. Melissa Hollywood, who is married to the TV personality, reportedly revealed that her family plans to shut down the Grade-II listed Chequers Inn in Smarden at the end of August due to dwindling trade.

Alan Titchmarsh has opened up on James O'Brien's Full Disclosure podcast about some truly touching moments from his past, specifically when he had to say farewell to his daughters for work trips.The much-loved 75 year old TV gardener, who appeared on the podcast back in July 2023, got candid about the struggle of juggling his demanding career and family commitments. Recounting those difficult farewells with his children, he revealed: "It's not something I wanted but it was at a time in my career where I knew it had to be done.The girls would be sort of 10,11 that kind of age." Alan, who frequently had to leave his family behind due to work, delved into how it emotionally affected him: "I would go away on a Sunday evening and come back later in the weekend.

The Great British Bake Off's very own Paul Hollywood has shown his gratitude to TV's Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick, for saving his beloved cat's life.The celebrity baker rushed his injured pet to the renowned Irish vet, who gained fame on Channel 4's The Supervet and operates out of Fitzpatrick Referrals in Godalming, Surrey.Taking to his Instagram, Paul shared his relief and appreciation to his 619K followers, posting: "I do hope football's coming home Sunday." He continued, "But our cat came home today, after she suffered horrific injuries, and it's all down to @profnoelfitzpatrick and his team that she's alive...Thankyou Thankyou to you all." In a sweet gesture of thanks, Paul even judged the clinic's staff baking contest, which Noel affectionately called the "Great Fitz Bake Off" in a social media post.The vet praised Paul, saying: "Paul went above and beyond with his inimitable enthusiastic passion and extraordinary professionalism to make our little event one we will all treasure forever." He added a heartfelt message: "On behalf of everyone at Fitzpatrick Referrals, we love you Paul, and thanks for being a fantastic advocate for the animals... And the cakes! ".

Great British Bake Off star Dawn Hollyoak sadly died this week, and fans visiting her Instagram page have seen that her final heartbreaking post from last year showed off her incredible baking skills. Dawn, who was 61, appeared in the 2022 series of the Channel 4 show and was the sixth baker to leave the tent. Following her time on the cookery contest, she regularly posted photos of her creations on social media, including an amazing golf caddy and clubs cake she made for her son’s 30th birthday last summer, and a massive cake in the shape of a strawberry to celebrate Wimbledon fortnight in July last year.

Bake Off: The Professionals has had TV viewers gripped since the Channel 4 show returned to screens in June, with a new set of pastry chefs battling it out to be crowned Britain's best patisserie team. Hosted by Ellie Taylor and Liam Charles, the show has proven to be hugely popular with baking enthusiasts. The contestants are judged by pastry chefs Cherish Finden, 56, and Benoit Blin.The pair are experts in the field, with them both having worked at numerous high-end hotels and restaurants across the world.

Liam Charles was just a young student at Goldsmiths University in London when he first graced our screens as a contestant on the eighth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2017. Despite only coming fifth in the competition, his charisma and charm won over viewers across the UK. In 2018, Channel 4 recognised his popularity and invited him to host Bake Off: The Professionals.

Great British Bake Off star Cristy Sharp has welcomed her fifth child, a baby boy named Judah. Cristy, 34, who appeared on the 2023 series of the Channel 4 show and finished in fourth place, shared the joyful news on Instagram. She posted an adorable picture of Judah, revealing he was born on 27 May.

She is the undisputed queen of the kitchen, cooking up delicious dishes both savoury and sweet, but Nigella Lawson insists she doesn’t pay any thought to putting on weight because of what she eats. “My mum had a problematic relationship with food and I did think, “I don’t want to be like that.” I would rather have more flesh and eat more food,” she says. However, Nigella, 64, does admit that the issue around body image and weight was “hard to resist”.

Sue Perkins, one half of the comedy duo Mel and Sue with Mel Giedroyc, is currently on our screens as the host of Channel 4's Double The Money where she oversees two teams attempt to double £500 in just three days. With contestants unable to use the same money-making tactic twice, the show sees some rather unique attempts to make some extra cash as they work to make as much extra money as possible. But over the years, Sue has appeared in a variety of shows including Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Weakest Link and The Great British Bake Off, which she co-hosted with her comedy partner Mel.

Alison Hammond’s younger lover has reportedly ignored his mum’s pleas to split from the This Morning star. Russian masseuse David Putman, 26, struck up a romance with the 49-year-old after she booked him for a £150 massage. But The Sun claims that his Russian mum Olga calls him daily to insist he settles down with a “nice Russian girl”.

Alison Hammond has admitted that she previously gained a stone during last year's filming of Bake Off after replacing former co-host Matt Lucas so she's now come up with a strict cake tasting rule.The This Morning star, 49, originally said she only agreed to join the much-loved show in the 2023 series 'for the cake' but now she's curbed the tasty treats with her strict new plan for cake tasting. In 2022, Alison revealed she had cut out sugar to help her shed weight. She weighed 20 stone at her heaviest and started to lose weight after her beloved mother sadly died in 2020.

Currently one of the most sought after women in television, Alison Hammond seems to be on our screens more than ever as the much loved presenter recently made her debut as the new host of ITV's for the love of dogs - taking over from the late Paul O'Grady, in addition to her existing roles on This Morning and The Great British Bake Off. The former Big Brother star is looking better than ever after committing to a new wellbeing routine following the tragic death of her beloved mother back in 2020, and with her incredible weight loss comes a whole new wardrobe for fans to admire as the mum of one isn't just known for her infectious laugh and bubbly personality but also her incredible sense of style! And it just keeps on getting better, as whilst her ITV co stars are more prone to the high end look whilst in front of the camera, Alison is much more high street- often flaunting a budget friendly wardrobe on screen with plus size looks that are as affordable as they are stylish.

Great British Bake Off star Martha Collison, who appeared on the show in 2014 as the youngest-ever contestant, has become a mum after giving birth to a baby boy named Kenaniah Jude last week with her husband of five years, Michael Haywood. Announcing the news via Instagram, Martha, 27, penned: "My sunshine is here! Our little Kenny arrived last Saturday afternoon, 9 days overbaked and weighing 8lb 4oz.

Paul Hollywood has ditched the Great British Bake Off tent for the great outdoors in his latest role.The celebrity chef was spotted filming in London, looking worlds away from his role on the Channel 4 show. Paul, 58, who is a judge on Bake Off with Prue Leith, transformed into a Marvel-inspired superhero on a set in the capital, as he filmed a commercial for Compare The Market. He was seen wearing a full red and blue costume, complete with plastic body armour and a cape.