Great Celebrity Bake Off’s Joe Locke hit by vile trolling amid health nightmare as Heartstopper star

Angelique Jackson As Impact Network rebrands from a faith and gospel-focused multiplatform channel to include family-friendly lifestyle entertainment designed for Black audiences, Variety can exclusively reveal its first “Impact Original” movie, “The Life of Me.” Brian White (ABC’s “Scandal”), Brandon T. Jackson (BET’s “Family Business: New Orleans,” “Percy Jackson”) and Danielle Nicolet (CW’s “The Flash”) star in the film about a wealthy businessman, who “disillusioned by his family’s illicit business dealings, escapes to a small town and finds friendship, love, and a new focus on life until he must confront his past, reveal his identity, and redefine his future.” White plays Marcus Banks, a real estate mogul and heir to his family’s multi-billion dollar development business, who is described in the film’s official description as a “man with a conscience.” The film’s synopsis explains: Marcus becomes disgruntled with the family’s greedy tactics after learning his family would put the lives of innocent people in harm’s way to make a profit. He flees his big-time lifestyle to a small town where he assumes a new under-the-radar identity as a handyman named “Dom.” Nicolet plays Kennedy, a single mother, dance instructor and owner of the local cafe (and love interest to Marcus/Dom). Kennedy and her brother try to keep their small business, which was passed down by their late parents, alive despite the economic devastation experienced from the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcus faces a moral dilemma when his family’s company comes to his small-town hideout and tries to snatch land from his newfound friends. Jackson is Simon, the Banks family’s ruthless fixer, who informs Marcus of the plot.

One themed week on the Great British Bake Off could be axed due to the global cocoa shortage.The hit Channel 4 show may decide not to include chocolate week in the upcoming series due to a shortage of chocolate. Extreme weather in West Africa's cocoa-producing countries has resulted in failing harvests, which has then sent prices soaring. Experts have warned that chocolate prices could soon increase to an all-time high.

Fans of Heartstopper got some very sad casting news!

Spice Girls. The British pop star, 48, whose real name is Melanie Brown, playfully walked off “Today With Hoda & Jenna” Monday after saying perhaps too much about the iconic ’90s girl group’s upcoming plans. When co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 42, asked Brown if she could “just break the news” about the group’s rumored reunion, the pop star replied, “I can’t because I always get told off because I’m the blabbermouth.”Still, Brown continued, “You know, we are working — I think I said this to you before, us five are working on something that’s going to be announced soon,” she doubled down about her January appearance on the NBC talk show.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off is back for another series this year with a fresh batch of famous people. Among those trying their best to bake up a storm is Jodie Whittaker, Paloma Faith, Munya Chawawa, Spencer Matthews and Rhod Gilbert.

While former EastEnders star Danny Dyer is gearing up to showcase his baking skills on Celebrity Bake Off, here is a glimpse into his luxurious Essex abode. The actor, set to compete against comedian Rhod Gilbert, documentary maker Yinka Bokinni, and TV star Leigh Francis, has spared no expense in creating a lavish home for his family, complete with impressive amenities and stylish touches.

A fresh batch of celebrities enter the tent for another episode in The Great Celebrity Bake off for Stand Up to Cancer that airs on Sunday 24 March. Attempting to create some tasty treats for judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are Leigh Francis (aka Keith Lemon), EastEnders ’ Danny Dyer, comedian Rhod Gilbert and radio and television presenter Yinka Bokinni. Ahead of the show, Leigh revealed that there’s one celebrity who causes chaos in the tent with “the bleep machine going” going into “overdrive”.The celebs will endure three challenges, a signature bake, a technical challenge, and a show-stopper - in the hope of winning star baker.

There's been several masterpieces created on Celebrity Bake Off over the years, with many bakes having great stories behind them.This year's show features celebs including Danny Dyer, who used a DIY disaster as inspiration for one of his show-stopping cakes. Ex-EastEnders actor Danny, 46, appears on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer on Channel 4, with the next instalment airing on Sunday, 24 March.The series saw celebs tasked with recreating their biggest failure in cake form. Danny recalled an incident which saw him attempt to build a wardrobe - only to build it around himself and have to break it to get out.

Leigh Francis is set to get his hands dirty in the Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer tent tonight.

Ryan Thomas still feels sorry for Roxanne Pallett after she falsely accused him of assaulting her in the Celebrity Big Brother house six years ago. On an episode of his family podcast, Mancs on the Mic, Ryan, who co-hosts the show with his brothers Adam Thomas, and Scott Thomas, recalled the devastating experience.

Former Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc has suffered a devastating loss following the death of her beloved mum, Rosemary Giedroyc who was 86.This sad news comes six years after the passing of her dad, Michal Giedroyc. Mel is said to be "devastated" by her mum's death and has yet to comment about the sad news publicly. She grew up in Leatherhead, Surrey, with her three siblings.

Joe Locke has been dazzling attendees in the Broadway musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street since January!

Danny Dyer has revealed he’s lost more than a stone after changing his eating habits. The former EastEnders star returns to screens tonight for Celebrity Bake Off and viewers will see him looking trimmer than ever following his dramatic exit from Albert Square last Christmas.

Sara Cox, the presenter of BBC Radio 2, has had quite a journey from being shockingly stalked by a paedophile to securing herself an impressive net worth.The 49 year old, who hails from Bolton, is now taking on her next venture as she joins this series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.The radio star will tackle technicals and showstoppers as she masters baking in the iconic GBBO tent alongside the likes of Danny Dyer, Paloma Faith, Oti Mabuse and Spencer Matthews.The 2024 celebrity series will kick off from 7.40pm on Sunday, 17 March on Channel 4 with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returning as judges and Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as hosts. As we watch Sara mix her way to become Star Baker, we've taken a look at her life away from the spotlight.

Alison Hammond caused a distraction among fans as she gave a fresh glimpse into her new home. The This Morning presenter has been excitedly sharing a look at her dream abode after taking time off hosting duties on the show to move.

Stacey Solomon appeared fuming with her husband Joe Swash when they took part in a joint question and answer session that left the latter making a surprise admission. Taking to social media this week, Loose Women star Stacey decided to share her and her husband's 'late night bed chat'.

Prue Leith has addressed speculation she's quit the Great British Bake Off.The cooking expert appeared on This Morning on Thursday, 14 March to promote her new cookery series. Prue, 84, sat down to chat to Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on This Morning, with the pair quizzing her about the 10-part TV series - titled Prue Leith’s Cotswold Kitchen - which she stars in with her husband John Playfair. Unsurprisingly, talk soon turned to The Great British Bake Off.

She's been a judge on The Great British Bake Off for seven years, but Prue Leith is now reportedly taking a break from the hit Channel 4 show.The 84 year old won't be appearing on the celebrity edition of GBBO this summer, according to reports. The star - who is a judge on the baking show alongside Paul Hollywood - has already filmed the civilian series of Bake Off, which will air later this year.

This Morning viewers have been rushing to cast their verdict on Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley as they hosted their first official show as permanent co-hosts. It was last month that the pair were announced last month as the permanent replacements for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on the ITV daytime show.

Gary Goldsmith, the maternal uncle of Kate Middleton, has become the first housemate evicted from Celebrity Big Brother on ITV.The businessman and podcast host exited the house on Friday, March 8, to the sound of overwhelming booing from the live audience. Gary, 58, survived five days on the ITV reality show before he was evicted after a public vote, as he was nominated alongside The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Lauren Simon. Following his eviction, Gary said he had the “best of times” on the show.