The Great Celebrity Bake Off: James McAvoy wins Star Baker after making cake in honour of son

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 … Read more

Is Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith right to demand a school ban on sugary snacks?

She is currently appearing on our televisions passing judgment on biscuits, tarts and pastries served up by contestants on The Great Celebrity Bake Off. But off screen, veteran chef and former restaurateur Prue Leith declared war on cake last week – calling for a clampdown on sugary snacks in schools to bolster the nation’s health. … Read more

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley shows off her lightsaber moves on The Great Celebrity Bake Off

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley shows off her lightsaber moves to a delighted Paul Hollywood during The Great Celebrity Bake Off By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 22:34 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 22:37 GMT, 9 March 2021 Daisy Ridley showed off her lightsaber skills while appearing on The Great Celebrity Bake Off on … Read more

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith would ban CAKE from schools in bid to tackle obesity 

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith would ban CAKE from schools in bid to tackle obesity Prue Leith says she would ban pupils eating in school apart from school meals The Bake Off judge says children won’t eat a full lunch if they bring in junk food She hit out at parents offering their … Read more

Sue Perkins used to hit Paul Hollywood in the privates with baguettes on Bake Off

Sue Perkins reveals she would expel the ‘bristling sexual tension’ between her and ex-Bake Off co-star Paul Hollywood by hitting his private parts with baguettes By Andrew Bullock For Mailonline Published: 09:24 GMT, 28 February 2021 | Updated: 09:24 GMT, 28 February 2021 Sue Perkins has reminisced on her time working with Paul Hollywood on … Read more

Bake Off winner John Whaite speaks out about secret battle with bulimia

Celebrity chef John Whaite has revealed his secret battle with an eating disorder for the first time.  The Great British Bake Off winner, 32, from Lancashire, appeared Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch today and said his struggles with his body image started when he was just a teenager.  John explained: ‘If I was making a … Read more

Blake Lively rejoices as she receives one of Bake Off star Paul Hollywood’s handshakes

She admitted she was desperate for one of Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood‘s infamous handshakes of approval after baking a unicorn cake over the weekend. And it appears Blake Lively’s wish was granted on Wednesday, as she received a ‘handshake’ from Paul, 54, in the comments section of her Instagram post. The Gossip Girl star, 33, … Read more

Blake Lively admits she is desperate for Bake Off star Paul Hollywood’s approval

Blake Lively admitted she was keen for one of Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood‘s infamous handshakes of approval after decorating a unicorn cake over the weekend. Paul’s handshakes have become widely recognised as the highest commendation for baked goods on The Great British Bake Off and its U.S counterpart, The Great American Baking Show. And after … Read more

Bake Off’s Matt Lucas debuts his ‘first ever moustache’ after losing his hair at the age of six

‘I don’t have eyebrows so it looks a bit weird’: Bake Off’s Matt Lucas debuts his ‘first ever moustache’ after losing his hair at the age of six By Clare Mccarthy For Mailonline Published: 16:18 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 16:18 GMT, 3 February 2021 Matt Lucas has used the third national lockdown to … Read more