The Great Celebrity Bake Off's Anne-Marie ignites unexpected scone debate

Jessie Buckley is riding high this week after celebrating her first Oscar nomination.The Irish star, 32, is set to fight it out in the Best Supporting Actress category after being recognised for her starring role in The Lost Daughter, alongside fellow nominee Olivia Colman. Jessie's nod from the Academy is sure to make her a well-known star – but avid TV fans may remember when she got her big break over 10 years ago, on a show which was worlds away from the glamour of Hollywood.

Whether you are planning a romantic meal with your partner, a heartwarming dinner with friends or a cosy feast for one, then look no further than these delightful sweet treats. Valentine's Day, which falls on Monday 14 February, is the ultimate excuse to forget about the January diet and indulge in luxurious chocolate desserts which can be made in just a few simple steps. For those looking to impress their dinner guest, a rich chocolate fudge cake topped with edible flowers is the ultimate treat.

Love Island star Chloe Burrows has given fans a glimpse into her sun-soaked trip to Los Angeles. The 26 year old, who recently opened up about her romance with boyfriend Toby Aromolaran, has jetted off to California to shoot a new campaign with fashion brand JD Sports.

Death In Paradise frontman Ralf Little might not seem at first sight to be a NASA devotee, but he has admitted to being totally obsessed with outer space. Much to the astonishment of former Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps co-star Will Mellor, he claimed he would move to Mars, a planet with almost no oxygen on it, "in a heartbeat".He'd earlier confessed to feeling the chill after returning to Britain recently, telling the world he was "over it".He admitted to The Mirror: "I’m from Manchester so grew up in the cold, wet and drizzle.

A Place in the Sun last year and has become a firm favourite on the show.The presenter has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about her battle with bipolar disorder, with the low points leading the star to try to take her life.Leah has been very vocal about her battle with bipolar disorder and is an ambassador for Bipolar UK.She uses her presenting platform and social media pages to normalise the conversation and to end the stigma around mental illness.Leah admitted she has tried to commit suicide in the past as a result of her mental illness but is really happy she held on.Speaking to Express.co.uk she said: "I have been suicidal in the past and you know, on a couple of occasions have tried to take my own life unfortunately."But presenting is something I know I am good at and I have worked hard at."It makes me happy and I don’t do it for fame and fortune."She continued: "I have never been money driven but it really makes me happy."The last time I was quite ill I promised myself I would hold on a bit longer as miracles can happen and I’m glad I held on because here I am!"That is why for two weeks I cried as I felt I was able to breathe for the first time!"She also admitted she was "petrified" and "ashamed" of her bipolar diagnosis and telling others about it."She said: "When I was diagnosed eight/nine years ago, I hid it."I only came out, as I call it, my big coming out, about two years ago."I couldn’t think of anything worse than bipolar because, you know, if you have anything else, people will give you sympathy and they will wrap you up in love."But when you’ve got a mental illness you are very much left alone and it’s already such a lonely condition and I just hid it."She continued: "I was hiding a big part of myself

“It would have been a really half-a***d show and I can’t do that. People will see straight through me up on the stage and know I didn’t want to be doing it."I’ve never done anything like that in my life and I’m not going to start now.”Graham then pointed out that most fans simply want to hear Adele’s voice and if she performed with just “a piano, a lightbulb and a microphone” then people “would have been happy”.Adele responded: “There was a part of the show that was like that, but I feel like I've always had a really great incline with my shows...

EX-EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook posed for a fresh-faced selfie as she told fans she’s "ready to do life differently". The 48-year-old has spent the last few weeks reflecting on her life after the BBC replaced her Albert Square character with a different actress. Promising she's embarking on a fresh era, Danniella said: "Ok so this is what a few weeks of solitude and isolation working on yourself at home looks like.

RYLAN Clark was rushed to hospital this week with a mystery illness. The TV presenter, 33, revealed he is now back at home after “an extended stay”, but will not be on the radio tomorrow for the second week running.

– Anon, SuffolkYou say there is no compromise possible here. Hmm. We’ll come to that.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine James McAvoy moved in with his girlfriend Lisa Liberati in July 2020, and the couple's very grand home was revealed when the star appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. READ: Fans have the best reaction to James McAvoy winning Star Baker on Great Celebrity Bake OffJames' virtual interview allowed fans to peek inside his opulent home where he has double-height rooms with lavish cornice coving and ornate patterns on the ceiling.

The Great British Bake Off were impressed by actor James McAvoy’s appearance on the recent celebrity edition of the hit cooking show. The Last King of Scotland star appeared on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C last night (16 March), competing alongside musician Anne-Marie, comedian David Baddiel and athlete Dame Kelly Holmes.

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© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Great Celebrity Bake Off continued on Tuesday with a fresh batch of famous faces. This week saw A-list actor James McAvoy take to the tent and it seems viewers were thoroughly enjoying watching the star in action.

Came for the baking but stayed for James McAvoy; that seems to be the takeaway from last night’s instalment of the Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer spoilers follow for March 16 episode. James McAvoy appeared on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Tuesday evening (March 16) and absolutely stole the show.

James McAvoy was crowned the Star Baker as he competed against Olympian Kelly Holmes, comedian David Baddiel and singer Anne-Marie on Tuesday's Great British Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer. The actor, 41, impressed judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith as he prepared a unique Pina Colada snow leopard cake called Brendan, in honour of his 11-year-old son with ex-wife Anne-Marie Duff.

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Great Celebrity Bake Off. Scottish James is one of tonight's big names whipping up treats in the tent to raise money for Stand Up 2 Cancer, and even starred in the opening skit with host Matt Lucas.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine James McAvoy is just one of this series' movie stars who will be trying his hand at baking up the goods to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith on The Great Celebrity Back Off. You might have seen the star in films including Split and Atonement - but how much do you know about the actor away from the cameras? MORE: Great British Bake Off star Manon Lagrève expecting first childJames is indeed in a relationship with the former PA to director M.

Paul Hollywood.The Scottish star, 41, took aim at the baking guru during Tuesday's The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, having picked up on one of his signature habits.While chatting to host Matt Lucas, James pointed out Paul has a tendency to stand with his hands in his pockets, with his legs spread.Paul, who has hosted the cooking show since its 2010 inception, is famed for his stern stance, as he surveys the baking tent with both hands tucked by his hips.Admitting Paul's habit had caught his attention, James decided to demonstrate for Little Britain star Matt.The Atonement star even took off his apron to successfully imitate the GBBO star, as he wondered: "What is inside his pockets that he's scared of disturbing?"Thanks

Olympic medallist Dame Kelly Holmes claims James McAvoy was 'cool, calm and collected' on the Great British Bake Off.