The Great American Baking Show, a spinoff of the Great British Bake Off, has released its first trailer.
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“The Great British Bake Off” has introduced Alison Hammond as its new host.
The TV personality, who recently co-hosted the BAFTA Film Awards, confirmed the casting announcement in a TikTok Friday morning.
Hammond will replace Matt Lucas on Channel 4’s baking competition series, which has a loyal following on Netflix.
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Over the years, the 48-year-old has become a beloved TV presenter ever since she first graced British television screens competing on season three of “Big Brother” in 2002. Hammond is also known for hosting ITV’s “This Morning”, appearing in a number of viral celebrity interview, including one from 2017 with Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling where she admitted she’s never watched “Blade Runner”.
Hammond, who’s also appeared on the celebrity version of “The Great British Bake Off”, will co-host alongside Noel Fielding. Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are set to return as judges.
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After Richard McKerrow, the Chief Executive of “Bake Off” producer Love Productions, admitted that season 13 was “not our strongest,” he revealed the series will be going back to the basics.
“You’ve got to take a look at it and go, ‘S**t, [are] the challenges too complicated?’ We’re looking very, very, very hard at making sure that it’s as good a series as it can be,” McKerrow told “The Media Podcast”.
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As for Hammond’s casting, Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer, Ian Katz, said: “Alison is much loved, effortlessly funny and the owner of the best laugh in Britain. She was a huge hit when she appeared on
The Great American Baking Show, a spinoff of the Great British Bake Off, has released its first trailer.
is finally here! Ahead of the 's debut on the Roku Channel, the franchise released the first trailer for the upcoming spin-off hosted by Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry and judged by longtime stars, chef Paul Hollywood and restaurateur Prue Leith. In the extended look at the new season, U.S. contestants are put to the test as Hollywood and Leith look to crown America's best amateur baker.
Adele Roberts has revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy during her appearance on the Great British Celebrity Bake Off.The radio star, 44, who announced she was cancer-free in June last year, revealed in October 2021 that she had been diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer, and later had surgery to remove a tumour and began using a stoma bag. Adele was taking part in a special celebrity edition of the hit baking show, which is pre-recorded and it aired on Sunday, to raise vital funds for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.Taking to Twitter after the show aired, Adele revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy while on the show and had an ice machine to keep her cool. Responding to a fan, she wrote: "Thank you so much Ryan! I was actually on chemo in the tent.
Andi Oliver is the host of the Great British Menu and is also the mother to a famous TV presenter not many people know about.The 59 year old London based chef is often seen hosting food related TV shows and is best known for her appearance on BBC's the Great British Menu, she is also a radio broadcaster, restaurateur and former singer. With a lifelong passion for delicious delicacies, it is said Andi used to throw dinner parties from when she was just 12 years old.
There was another visit to the tent over the weekend as the celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off returned to screens. Four more famous faces were seen on Sunday night (March 26) putting their baking skills to the text on the charity spin-off of the Channel 4 show.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of blackmail following an investigation by West Midlands Police into the alleged blackmail of This Morning presenter Alison Hammond. Alison reportedly shared her story with the West Midlands Police force, as reported by The Sun, and revealed she had been forced to endure the harrowing experience for eight months. Although the man cannot be identified for legal reasons, it's claimed Alison revealed he had threatened to "ruin" her career after she believed him to be her friend.
West Midlands Police are investigating claims of blackmail targeted against TV presenter Alison Hammond.The 48-year-old regularly presents ITV’s This Morning alongside Dermot O’Leary and was recently announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. In a statement, West Midlands Police said: “We are investigating an allegation of blackmail of a woman in her 40s.
This Morning favourite Alison Hammond is reported to have handed over several thousand pounds to a blackmailer that she once believed was her friend. The ITV star - who previously found fame on reality series - Big Brother claims that a blackmailer had vowed to "end her career" by planning to run fake stories on her.The unidentified man allegedly threatened to "ruin" Birmingham-born presenter Alison, 48, after she’d already purchased a BMW car worth an estimated £5000 for him.
Alison Hammond has reportedly been left distraught after a 'blackmailer', once thought to be a friend, demanded money or they'd 'end her career'. It has been claimed that the This Morning host had already purchased a BMW car, worth an estimated £5,000, after the unidentified man threatened to "ruin" her.
Alison Hammond has shared why bagging her new hosting gig on The Great British Bake Off reduced her to tears as she was supported over her latest achievement. Last week it was announced that the This Morning star will be the new co-host of Bake Off alongside Noel Fielding.
Gemma Collins has revealed the biggest incentive that drove her to sign up to Celebrity Bake Off this year - and it was down to a longstanding crush. The 42 year old former TOWIE star took part in the celebrity special of The Great British Bake Off alongside a host of famous faces including Friends star David Schwimmer and ex-Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson to raise money for Stand Up 2 Cancer. But it was a certain judge that had Gemma blushing, as she admitted that she fancies Paul Hollywood, who weighed up the baking creations alongside Prue Leith.
The Great British Bake Off returned in style on Sunday, as the first episode in a series of celebrity Stand Up To Cancer specials got underway and put four of our favourite stars against each other in the hope of earning the approval of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. However, mere moments into the show, host Matt Lucas informed fans at home that for this debut edition, sadly his co-host Noel Fielding was not able to join them for the episode, joking it was due to him being a "vampire". While The Great British Bake Off's official Twitter poked fun at Noel's, 49, absence too as they joked about celebrity contestant David Schwimmer, who is best known for his role in US sitcom Friends, being his "replacement".
Since leaving Little Mix back in 2020, it’s safe to say that former bandmate Jesy Nelson, has been busy. From finding romance to starting a new life in Los Angeles, the singer has barely slowed down since parting from the band, with plenty of doors opened to the star in the wake of her departure.
A fresh batch of stars are competing in a new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer.
Fans of The Great British Bake Off are in for a treat as there's a brand new series hitting our screens much earlier than usual. This time though, it isn't amateur bakers in the tent as the Channel 4 hit will be welcoming more celebrities into the tent, all for a great cause.
Alison Hammond appears to have hinted at a split with her 'secret' boyfriend after a telling two-word remark on This Morning. The presenter had lots to be celebrating as she returned to the helm of the ITV daytime show on Friday (March 17) alongside Dermot O'Leary.
Alison Hammond announced that she will be the new host of The Great British Baking Show.
video posted to Twitter. “Alison, have you got any words whatsoever?,” she asked a miniature version of herself featured on a cake with co-host Noel Fielding and regular judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
The Great British Bake Off has officially announced Alison Hammond as Matt Lucas 's replacement with fans labelling Alison as the “perfect choice: for the popular Channel 4 programme. Sharing the news on social media, the baking competition's official Instagram page announced that they had "baking news".
The Great British Bake Off has officially announced Alison Hammond as Matt Lucas's replacement and fans are over the moon. Sharing the news on social media, the baking competition's official Instagram page quipped that they had "baking news".