Matt Lucas to compete in Bake Off after stepping in for Martine McCutcheon at the last minute

Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer is a must watch on TV tonight (Tuesday April 19). Contestents include singer Ellie Goulding, comedian Mawaan Rizwan, actress Tracey-Ann Oberman and TV presenter Sophie Morgan. They will be showcasing their baking skills under the watchful eye of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith on Channel 4, between 8pm and 9.

Martine McCutcheon looked happy and healthy as she enjoyed a sun-kissed holiday in Dubai last week, as seen in our exclusive pictures.The former EastEnders actress headed off with her husband Jack McManus, 37, and their seven year old son Rafferty to spend some fun time together in the sun. Speaking to OK! about the getaway, the 45 year old told us: “Jack and I decided after a manic start to the year, that it was the perfect occasion to take Rafferty on a family holiday.

She’s one of the darlings of British TV and Martine McCutcheon looked fabulous on Thursday night as she attended the Klarna x Shein event in Convent Garden, London.The ex-Eastenders and Love Actually star, 45, flaunted her sunkissed tan, following a recent family holiday, with natural makeup including a slick of gloss on her lips and she wore her dark brown hair slicked back into a low bun. Her look for the event was simple yet stylish, as the actress donned a pair of blue cut-off mom jeans and black sandals, which she glammed up with the addition of a black double-breasted blazer adorned with gold buttons.

Martine McCutcheon looked glowing as she returned from her idyllic holiday with husband Jack and son Rafferty, seven, to attend an exciting event in London on Thursday evening.MORE: Get free tickets to SHEIN x Klarna launch in Covent GardenCaptured appearing at the SHEIN x Klarna spring collection launch in Covent Garden, Martine swapped her bikini for a blazer and stepped out looking as chic as ever.WATCH: Martine shares very relatable exercise struggleThe Love Actually star looked wonderful post-holiday, and matched the cropped black blazer with ankle-length, light blue jeans and still kept a holiday twist by teaming the look with a pair of black chunky sandals.READ: Martine McCutcheon gets candid about exercise struggle - and it's so relatableRELATED: Martine McCutcheon's underwear photo has fans all saying the same thingHELLO! Fashion has teamed up with the SHEIN x Klarna event this weekend and will be offering readers a chance to get a free ticket here.

Celebrity Bake Off star Matt Lucas has hit back at the notion that Paul Hollywood showed him ‘favouritism’ in the tent, stating that people can ‘say what you like’. On last night’s episode, Matt – who typically hosts the programme with Noel Fielding – stepped in to take part in the celebrity charity special for Stand Up To Cancer alongside Ed Gamble, Example and Annie Mac after another star dropped out at the last minute. While the Little Britain star was making glass window biscuits, judge Paul helped knead some of his dough after coming over to check on him, before the contestant later received a coveted Paul Hollywood handshake during his critique.

The Great British Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas has hit back at claims that he was shown ‘favouritism’ when he made his baking debut in the tent. In the most recent episode of the Celebrity Bake Off, Matt donned his apron and stepped in to compete against the likes of Example and Annie Mac when another famous face dropped out of the show at the last minute.The 48 year old was seen attempting to make glass window biscuits, and judge Paul Hollywood soon stepped in to give him a helping hand.

There were more famous faces stepping into the equally famous tent on Tuesday night for another edition of Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with his bakes and beat out competition from DJ Annie Mac, comedian Ed Gamble, and usual Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas. Speaking on his win, Example said: 'I'm absolutely overwhelmed. I never step out of my comfort zone, I'm blown away.

Paul Hollywood invoked the wrath of the celebs on Celebrity Bake Off after he was caught giving Matt Lucas a helping hand. The absolute scandal of it. Little Britain star Matt, who usually hosts the baking show with Noel Fielding, stepped up to compete as a baker for this year’s series in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (April 5) had an interesting twist to keep viewers thoroughly entertained. This time, host Matt Lucas chose to don the contestant's apron and get his hands dirty alongside his fellow celebrity guests. Along with DJ Annie Mac, comedian Ed Gamble and rapper Example, he was tasked to make biscuits, donuts and even a novelty cake.

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is back for more with some of our fave celebs showing off their baking skills – but only one can be crowned Star Baker. Competing in the tent this week alongside Example are Annie McManus, Ed Gamble and Matt Lucas. They’ll follow in the footsteps of Gareth Malone, Laura Whitmore, Ruby Wax, and Yung Filly, who caused utter chaos in the tent last week.

Martine McCutcheon is known for how bright and peppy she is, the actress shared a moving tribute on Tuesday as she marked the passing of June Brown.SEE: Martine McCutcheon shares very rare family photo of lookalike mum JennyThe actress shared a sepia-toned photo of June and movingly wrote: "Darling June… The true essence of Eastenders. An amazing mother, wife, actress, and a damn good laugh… RIP darling." She ended the post with a praying, heart and dove emoji.June died on Sunday, with the press office for EastEnders sharing the devastating news on Monday.