Matt Lucas's 'relief' as he explains reason behind weight loss after Bake Off reaction

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

BAKE Off's Matt Lucas has revealed his incredible weight loss was because he didn't want to die young like his dad. Matt, 48, shocked Bake Off fans with his slimmed down frame when the Channel 4 show returned last night. And in a new interview, Matt has revealed why he decided to take control of his weight once and for all.

Matt Lucas has undergone a dramatic transformation that has seen the star shed several pounds, leaving The Great British Bake Off fans stunned. However, despite the 48-year-old initially putting his weight gain down to eating too many of the sweet treats on offer in the white tent, there appears to be a much more heartbreaking reason behind it. In 2009 Matt's ex husband Kevin McGee tragically died by suicide, just ten months after divorcing Matt in High Court.

Viewers of The Great British Bake Off were left 'sobbing' by the end of the first episode of the series as the first 'Star Baker' was crowned and the first amateur baker was given the boot. The popular Channel 4 baking show returned to screens on Tuesday night (September 13) with 'cake week' kicking off proceedings.

Fans of the Great Britsih Bake Off couldn't hide their joy at the much-loved series returned on Tuesday night (September 13). Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas were back at the helm of the baking competition while Dame Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood returned to cast an eye over the amateur bakers' creations.

BAKE Off fans were left swooning tonight over hunky contestant Sandro. The 30-year-old nanny showed off his impressive baking skills, but those watching the hit Channel 4 show at home were more interested in his appearance.

The Great British Bake Off returned to Channel 4 on Tuesday night complete with a Star Wars skit. At the start of the episode, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas transformed into several iconic characters for a pun-filled opening. It started with: "A long time ago in a tent far far away…" as Matt, 48, appeared as Luke Piewalker, a play on Luke Skywalker.

The Great British Bake Off announced the first contestant to leave the 2022 tent on Tuesday night after it returned with a new batch of amateur bakers. During the opening episode, the contestants had to create mini sandwich cakes, a red velvet cake and a showstopper 3D replica of their home.

Matt Lucas caught the attention of viewers of The Great British Bake Off pretty instantly as the much-loved show returned. The 2022 edition of the Channel 4 series kicked off on Tuesday night (September 13) with 12 new amateur bakers heading into the famous tent for cake week.

The Great British Bake off made a much welcome return to screens and things got off to an unusual start. Fans of the Channel 4 show have been counting down the days for it to be back on screens after the broadcaster decided to press on with its planned broadcast of the opening episode of the series on Tuesday night (September 13).

GREAT British Bake Off star Laura Adlington has said she felt suicidal after being attacked by fat-shaming trolls. The Go Love Yourself podcast host, 32, told how the abuse worsened in the run up to the final of the Channel 4 show and how it nearly broke her. The star admitted that she never received counselling and support promised by Channel 4.

The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens tonight on Channel 4 and fans will be able to see the latest baking hopefuls attempt to impress Paul and Prue without leaving a soggy bottom.

The Great British Bake Off has shared a touching message ahead of the launch of the brand new series. The much-loved baking programme will return to screens on Tuesday night (September 13) with a fresh batch of amateur bakers setting up home in the famous tent.

The Great British Bake Off is returning to our screens tonight (Tuesday September 3), with a fresh line-up of amateur bakers trying their very best to avoid a soggy bottom.

The Great British Bake Off makes its return to our screens on Tuesday night (September 13). A fresh batch of amateur culinarians are ready to take on signature, technical and showstopper bakes in a bid to impress the judges - and prove themselves as star baker.

SLIMLINE Matt Lucas shows his resistance to Bake Off cakes as the reunited gang dress up for a Star Wars skit. The comedian, 48, slashed calories and started working out after being warned he was at risk of contracting diabetes.

THE Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has revealed a tasty new twist to the iconic foodie series. The famous baker, 56, opened up on one of the many firsts for the Channel 4 show - as the latest series returns today, at 8pm.

The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens tonight and we can practically smell all that cake baking in the oven. A new cohort of 12 contestants will try their best to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith in the 13th series of the hit cooking show, while Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding will continue bringing all the fun. With past winners going on to have their own cookbooks and TV appearances, this year’s contestants will certainly have a lot to live up to.

THE Great British Bake Off judges have issued a warning to fans ahead of the new series starting on Channel 4. Fans were left unsure if the programme would return as planned on Tuesday following Her Majesty The Queen's death on Thursday. However, bosses at the station have given the green light for the new series to begin as planned in its usual 8pm timeslot.

The 2022 series of the Great British Bake Off will go ahead as planned on Tuesday 13 September. Channel 4 has confirmed that the new series will still air as originally planned, despite many other TV channels changing their schedules due to the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II.