David Schwimmer reveals heartbreaking reason that caused him to sign up for Celebrity Bake Off

Lucy Beaumont left the judges on The Great British Bake Off less than impressed during Sunday's celebrity special with Stand Up 2 Cancer. The comedian, 39, was taking part in a special celebrity edition of the hit baking show to raise vital funds for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, alongside the likes of Tom Daley, David Morrissey and Adele Roberts.

Adele Roberts has shared the reality behind her appearance on The Great British Bake Off as she filmed the show while undergoing treatment for cancer. The BBC Radio 1 DJ was one of the latest familiar faces to step foot in the famous tent for a celebrity special of the hit Channel 4 show.

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.

O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening (March 28). In the statement issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning (March 29), Mr Portasio said: "It is with great sadness that I inform you that Paul has passed away unexpectedly but peacefully yesterday evening. We ask, at this difficult time, that whilst you celebrate his life you also respect our privacy as we come to terms with this loss.

Amanda Holden has ignored backlash over her radio tribute to Paul O'Grady by 'going back to university'. The Britain's Got Talent judge was one of countless famous faces to speak out on the loss of the comedian and TV and radio star after his 'unexpected' death was announced earlier this week.

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.

The 2021 “Friends” reunion special became a major media event, ending years of speculation about whether the Central Perk Six would ever get back together in front of the camera.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C has released a first look clip of this Sunday's episode where Gemma Collins aims to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.The TOWIE legend, 42, is joined by stars such as AJ Odudu in the tent and while her fellow co-stars worry about their bakes, Gemma is confident. In a hilarious first look clip, it sees AJ, 35, nervous about her creation as she turns to tea to help her get through the stressful period.

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.

Susanna Reid appeared a little taken aback when she was called 'slow' by co-host Ed Balls after she failed to save him when he suffered a mind blank live on Good Morning Britain. The presenter and former Labour MP were back at the helm of the ITV news programme as they kicked off a new week on Monday (March 20).

The Great British Bake Off kicked off with a bang on Sunday night, as the popular Channel 4 baking show returned with a brand new celebrity series in order to raise funds for Stand Up To Cancer. In the first round of the charity edition, Friends superstar David Schwimmer took on Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, comedian Rose Matafeo and actor Tom Davis as they were tasked with baking six savoury pies, six delicious macarons, and a 3D meringue of a Celebrity fail scene.

The Great British Bake Off finally returns to our screens on Sunday, with a whole host of amateur bakers keen to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. However, unlike the usual contestants, the new series of GBBO is actually a celebrity special, and will once again be hoping to raise money for the Stand Up To Cancer appeal.

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".

A fresh batch of stars are competing in a new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer.

Fans went wild earlier this year when it was revealed that David Schwimmer would be entering the country's most famous tent. The Friends icon was named among the 20 famous faces taking part in this year's celebrity version of The Great British Bake Off.

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.

“The Great British Bake Off” has introduced Alison Hammond as its new host.

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.

As Ireland celebrated St.Patrick’s Day on Friday, a host of stars from across the UK got into the festive spirit as they donned their best green outfits in celebration of the historic Saint’s day. Leading the way was Paris Fury, who marked the day by dressing her adorable children in green school jumpers and cardigans, before heightening their excitement further by painting shamrocks onto their cheeks. All of the youngster appeared to be loving it, with son Adonis looking especially pleased as he flashed a cheeky grin while wearing a jumper that read “Happy St Patrick’s Day” and hiding his face behind a pair of oversized rainbow sunglasses.