Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood reveals ‘spectacular’ new twists and challenges as hit show returns TONIGHT

The Great British Bake Off star Sandro has set the record straight after he was criticised for allegedly selling cakes to stars including Maya Jama. The 30-year-old is in the Bake Off’s class of 2022 vying to be crowned Star Baker and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. After his first appearance in the iconic tent, in which he wowed Paul and Prue with his Technical challenge, coming in second place, Channel 4 viewers questioned his former baking experience.

WHEN Channel 4 pinched the Great British Bake Off from the Beeb, judge Dame Mary Berry didn’t defect and landed herself another show - Britain’s Best Home Cook. But now bosses have confirmed the contest hosted by Claudia Winkleman, has been axed after just four years.

A FORMER Bake Off star has revealed the "well-oiled machine" behind-the-scenes which helps bakers succeed on the Channel 4 show. Selasi Gbormittah, 36, shot to fame on the seventh series of the programme in 2016, when it appeared on the BBC. During his time on the show, the Ghanaian-born baker left fans swooning with his chilled approach to cooking.

The Great British Bake Off's Val Stones has revealed that her voice was used in DC Comics film DC League of Super-Pets earlier this year. Val, 72, soared to fame in 2016 on the seventh series of the hit Channel 4 baking show, which was airing on BBC at the time and where Candice Brown was crowned the winner.

It was another solid week in the Great British Bake Off tent for Lanarkshire music teacher Kevin Flynn.

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.

FOLLOWING a year away from our screens, a new set of bakers are back and all aiming to be crowned the next star baker.  The Great British Bake Off has opened its tent once more with Paul Hollywood and Pure Leith keeping a beady eye across the new batch of contestants as they aim to impress with their delicious creations.  However, some eagle-eyed fans of the show may have noticed a rather significant change to the show this year. Whilst it might not be new to everyone, new fans of the show may have been left confused to see the bakers and judges housed inside a different iconic white tent from the previous two seasons.  That’s because this series of Bake Off has returned to one of its older homes Welford Park in Berkshire, a Grade-I listed stately home which was in fact the home of the show from 2014 to 2019.  Covid restrictions forced the location of the show to change for 2020 and 2021, with it being situated in the more accommodating Down Hall in Essex, and as such newer fans of the show may have been left just exactly where they are.  Read More on Bake OffBAKED OFF Here's who has left The Great British Bake Off so fartent tears Bake Off's Prue Leith reveals moment she thought 'tearful' baker might quit The show, which is hosted by Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding, forced the contestants along with their families, the presenters and judges to form a Covid ‘super-bubble’ in order to protect them and keep them all safe for the past two series however now it is back to business as usual on the Channel 4 show.  Paul Hollywood expressed his delight to be in the former home of the show.  He told the Express: "I love filming at Welford and we've been away for a couple of years.

GREAT British Bake Off fans have been left sobbing on their sofas after one of their favourite contestants discovered her Showstopper had broken. Viewers couldn't hold back their tears as they saw 59-year-old Carole find her impressive 3D biscuit mask had crumbled while she had been busy helping someone else.

Great British Bake Off made a triumphant return to our screens last week, with a fresh batch of budding bakers ready to battle it out to be crowned this year's winner. Avid GBBO fans might have noticed that the show's famous white baking tent was in a different location to the last couple of years, and it's been revealed why. Although to some newer fans of the show, the scene might seem brand new, but in actual fact, filming of the show has returned to Welford Park in Berkshire - a Grade-I listed stately home - in the grounds of which it was originally filmed from 2014 to 2019.

THE Great British Bake Off is an institution, with each series delivering its share of TV gold. Fans are eagerly anticipating its return to Channel 4 on September 13, where 12 brand new bakers will compete in the famous tent. Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding are back as presenters, alongside judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

Channel 4 hit with Paul Hollywood. And if the dates work well, her one-woman show will go on a bigger tour next year. Dame Prue said: “I’m going to try out one-woman shows in Los Angeles and New York and then I’m going to do the same in England in Bath and Leamington Spa.

Great British Bake Off has officially returned to our screens as judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood welcomed a fresh batch of bakers into the tent. With presenters Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas on hand to sprinkle comic relief over the tent, the first week saw the contestants tasked with making 12 mini sandwich cakes for the Signature, a red velvet cake for the Technical and a cake inspired by home for their Showstoppers. Will became the first person to be eliminated from the competition, while Janusz was named Star Baker for the week.

Matt Lucas has explained his decision to lose weight after Great British Bake Off fans were left in shock by his new look in the first episode of the latest series. On Tuesday evening this week, the Channel 4 series returned for its 2022 series and fans reacted to the host's transformation.The comedian and presenter has revealed his motivation for shedding the pounds.The Little Britain star, 48, said on Gabby Logan's podcast Midpoint that his reason for wanting to lose weight was that he was re-assessing his life at middle age.The actor and comedian said: "It’s really… I’m 48, my dad died when he was 52, very suddenly. His dad died I think at 56.

THIS Morning's Friday edition has been cancelled as hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield confirmed the show won't air. The presenters shared the news at the end of Thursday's show, revealing ITV's plans for some special royal coverage.

LOOSE Women's Brenda Edwards choked back the tears as she read out a hugely touching letter sent by King Charles following the passing of her son Jamal. The ITV presenter, 53, is still grieving the loss of her music mogul and entrepreneur son, who died in February at the age of 31.

LOVE Island’s Millie Court looked glam on a day out with her rarely-seen lookalike mum and sister. The star, who won last year's show with Liam Reardon, recently revealed she is single after splitting with the Welshman. Millie beamed on a lunch date with her mum Esme, 56.

GEORDIE Shore's Rebecca Walker looks completely different 10 years after starring in the MTV show. She's now a far cry from the brash party-loving lass who joined Geordie Shore for its second series. Rebecca shot to fame with jet-black hair and a dark tan as she hit the Toon with her famous pals.

ITV has announced they will air THREE episodes of Emmerdale tonight in a change to schedules. The broadcaster and other channels have been continuously revising their published schedules following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Both Emmerdale and Coronation Street were axed from their usual timeslots to allow for extended news coverage.

BAKE Off newcomer Rebecca Lightbody has joined the lucky dozen hoping to impress judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in the famous tent. Rebs, as she's known to friends, spent her childhood in the countryside in Northern Ireland and loves everything to do with Irish culture – she can Irish dance and play the tin whistle.

JERMAINE Jenas has opened up on life working on The One Show, including what his relationship with Alex Jones is like. The 39-year-old former footballer has made the move into presenting, and is now best known for co-hosting the daily BBC show.

FANS of the Masked Dancer have been left convinced that Scissors is an X Factor star after spotting a "clue" about her previous career. Eagle-eyed fans have been watching out for new clues after the masked celebrity performed an incredible routine earlier this month.

SHIRLEY Ballas looked glam as she soaked up the sun in Las Vegas after the series is postponed after the Queen's death. The head Strictly judge, 61, showed off her age-defying beauty as she relaxed in a pool.

Great British Bake Off star Ruby Tandoh looks completely different nine years after she appeared on the smash hit baking show. When the series ended, many fans of the then BBC programme will remember that Ruby went on to have a public spat with judge Paul Hollywood.

BAKE OFF 2015 star Jordan Cox looks worlds away from his time in the famous tent in 2014 with longer hair and a bushy beard. The lad from Nottingham exited in week three of series five, which was eventually won by Nancy Birthwhistle. Though he was an inventive baker seven years ago, he failed to impress then judge Mary Berry and co-star Paul Hollywood with his bread recipes.

MAISIE Smith and Max George put on a loved-up display as they went food shopping together. The new couple have been inseparable since going public with their romance last month.

A DRASTICALLY slimmed-down Matt Lucas had Great British Bake Off viewers concerned for his health this week – but he insists he lost the weight precisely because he didn’t want to die young. The Little Britain funnyman, who is back fronting the new series of the cookery favourite, has gone from size XXXL to a medium, simply by eating less and walking more. Matt, 48, reveals he went on a health kick because he didn’t want to suffer the same fate as his father and grandfather — who both died from heart attacks in their fifties.

GREAT British Bake Off bosses deliberately axed Noel Fielding's rude jokes from air, it has been revealed. The Mighty Boosh star co-hosts GBBO with Matt Lucas but not everything that comes out of his mouth makes it to the small screen. Dan Chambers, a former contestant on the C4 cooking show, has said Noel was so 'inappropriate' when he filmed the 2019 series that some of what he said ended up on the cutting room floor.

“The Great British Baking Show” Season 10 is here – and as one contestant says, “The stress is real.” The 12 new bakers competing this season and hoping to impress judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are Abdul, Carole, Dawn, James, Janusz, Kevin, Maisam, Maxy, Rebs, Sandro, Syabira and Will. (Head here for their full bios.) As usual, the bakers’ dozen will head to the white tent to face 30 brand-new challenges over 10 weeks, which span cakes, dessert sandwiches, a classic American cake and a “show-stopping” home bake.The reality competition show, which has spanned 13 seasons overall and 10 “collections” on Netflix, will also see the return of hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas.

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BAKE Off fans have claimed they already know who’ll win the 2022 series after the baker was praised by hard-to-please judge Prue Leith in the first week. Janusz from Brighton, 34, was the first to be awarded the coveted star baker title after impressing with his Polish-inspired mini cakes.

BAKE OFF viewers were left in tears after the show last night paid tribute to a crew member who tragically died. The hit baking series returned to Channel 4 on Tuesday despite concerns it may have been postponed due to the Queen's death.