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When Sandro Farmhouse first barrelled onto our screens last year on the Great British Bake Off, he swiftly captured the hearts of the nation with his cheeky charm and masterful bakes. From show-stopping cakes to mouth watering biscuits, Sandro amazed the judges and viewers week after week with his intricate culinary masterpieces.

Prue Leith has revealed that she had a 13-year affair with her husband Rayne Kruger, who was married to South African actress Nan Munro at the time.The Great British Back Off judge, 83, shared that at the time of the affair both Rayne and Nan were family friends, with the latter being her mum's, actress Margaret Inglis, best friend. And perhaps even more bizarrely, despite the affair, Prue and Nan remained friends until the actress's death in 1992. Rayne died in 2002, at the age of 80, with Prue revealing the affair ten years later in her autobiography Relish: My Life on a Plate.

TV presenter Emma Willis has shared a sweet birthday tribute to her husband Matt Willis following his addiction revelations in a new BBC documentary.The mum of three posted an adorable photo where she is cuddling her hubby as they look romantically at each other during Matt's early 40th birthday celebrations. Emma, 47, captioned the snap: “Yesterday we were blessed with the sunshine and being surrounded by (almost) everyone we love. A day early celebration for @mattjwillis turning 40.” She continued: “I love you babe, you blow me away every single day with your spirit, strength and determination.

One talented junior baker proved that he had more than just baking skills on Saturday night’s Britain’s Got Talent, when he took to the stage as part of singing and dancing group BoyCanto, a performance group hoping to encourage more boys into singing, dancing and acting. As the group took to the stage, fans at home were quick to notice one familiar face among them, a youngster by the name of Harrison, who took part in the junior edition of the Great British Bake Off earlier this year.

Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood's ex-partner Summer Monteys-Fullam has been rushed to hospital for an immediate operation.The 26-year-old took to Instagram to share a worrying health update as she told fans she'll be going under the knife but isn't entirely sure what will be happening.The redhead, who works as an aesthetician and specialises in lip enhancements, has been forced to cancel upcoming work commitments. She shared a snap of herself next to some hospital equipment with her 46,500 followers. Summer wrote: "Hey girls.

Queen Consort Camilla’s son has revealed the foods that she would have banned from the Coronation Day menu. Food critic Tom Parker Bowles discussed what sorts of dishes would be fit for a King and Queen on the big day when he appeared on The News Agents podcast. The 48 year old writer also gave his verdict on Coronation Chicken – the dish invented to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II taking the throne in June 1953 – describing it as "really horrible" now, despite it being something "quite nice and probably quite exotic for the 50s".

Prince Edward has tried King Charles’ new “Coronation Quiche” as the recipe for the dish was officially revealed. The 59 year old royal - who was officially made Duke of Edinburgh on his birthday last month - joined The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith in trying the official coronation pastry at a special Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, attended by faith leaders from across the country.

The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has given her stamp of approval to King Charles’ Coronation quiche - saying it was “absolutely delicious”. The chef and TV presenter became one of the first people to try the official coronation pastry at a special Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, attended by faith leaders from across the country. Hosted by the Dean of Westminster, the outdoor event was organised to inspire people to organise their own celebratory events, showing how food can bring together people of all faiths and backgrounds.Tens of thousands of street parties are expected to be held during the coronation weekend, with people encouraged to come together across the country for the Coronation Big Lunch on Sunday May 7.

As the final episode of the latest series of the Great Celebrity Bake Off kicked off on Sunday night, as well as raising money for the vital Stand Up To Cancer campaign, it also marked a solemn milestone for host Matt Lucas, as it was the last episode the star would be presenting. For the past two years, Matt alongside his partner in crime Noel Fielding, have provided words of wisdom and support to our favourite bakers as they tried to impress the judges while in the Bake Off tent.

This Morning has been hit by 66 Ofcom complaints after Alison Hammond made some controversial comments during a row over rules and regulations in the theatre.The 48 year old presenter discussed the latest headlines with her co-host Dermot O'Leary, but became furious as she claimed she'd be "devastated" if she paid to attend a musical and was forced to leave part-way through or the performance was cut short. It comes as the police were called during a performance of new stage musical The Bodyguard, which is based on the Whitney Houston hit film of the same name, in Manchester.The authorities arrived at the theatre to break up a bust-up in the audience caused by certain attendees loudly singing along to the music.

Comedian Paddy McGuinness is set to have a meltdown on this Sunday night’s episode of Celebrity Great British Bake Off. After watching his cake completely collapse in the oven, the 49-year-old has to start his baking all over again. The epic gingerbread fail is followed by bleeped out swearing, with some of the cake even ending up on the floor in bits.

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 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.

Fans tuning into the Great British Bake Off’ s Celebrity special were left in stitches on Sunday night, as Gemma Collins couldn’t stop herself from flirting with judge Paul Hollywood. The TOWIE favourite was taking part in the star studded edition of the popular Channel 4 baking show in order to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer, but it wasn’t just her bakes she was hoping to win over Paul with - it was her smooth one liners too.

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.

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.

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".

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".

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond is reportedly set to join The Great British Bake Off when the Channel 4 series begins filming later this year. Alison, 48, will reportedly be replacing Matt Lucas as co-host, after the comedian announced his departure at the end of last year, telling fans that it had become clear he couldn't balance both GBBO and other commitments. Matt's fellow co-host Noel Fielding will be remaining on the show, with Alison set to present alongside him.

The Great British Bake Off charity special for Stand up to Cancer will be back on screens in March, with a whole new host of celebrity guests. Among them will be Loose Women star Judi Love who has admitted to "melting in Paul Hollywood’s eyes" while filming this year’s show. "I’m delighted to announce that I’ll be appearing in the upcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up 2 Cancer," Judi confirmed in her OK! column this week.

The Great British Bake Off fans waved goodbye to Dawn on Tuesday after her spine-tingling bakes failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith during the show’s first ever Halloween week. As part of the spooky themed challenge week, the contestants had first been tasked with creating an exquisitely decorated apple cake which saw Maxi and Syabira reign supreme with their delicious bakes – with both bakers earning a coveted handshake from Paul.

The Great British Bake Off viewers were left baffled on Tuesday's episode as Paul Hollywood likened contestant Dawn to his mum. During the latest episode, which was Dessert Week, Paul, 56, said to Dawn, 60: "Morning mum, erm, Dawn!" to which the baker replied: "Oh yes, thank you!" The judge continued: "You do remind me a little bit of my mum..." as Dawn pointed out: "I'm not that much older than you!" Explaining his comments, Paul added: "No, I know, but I'm just saying you remind me a little bit of my mum..." However, viewers were left baffled over the scenes as they pointed out the age gap between Paul and Dawn is only four years as the judge is 56 and the contestant is 60.

The Great British Bake Off fans were left in tears on Tuesday as Carole was eliminated from the hit Channel 4 baking show and tent. During the latest instalment, which was Dessert Week, Carole failed to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, especially after her steamed puddings collapsed.

With the Great British Bake Off 2022 now officially well and truly in full swing, week after week viewers at home have been treated to a visual feast as the bakers try their hand at cakes, biscuits, bread and even a very controversial taco recipe. Yet while many viewers have been delighted by the bakes themselves, some fans have been tuning in simply to catch a glimpse of Sandro Farmhouse, a London based contestant hoping to wow the judges with his stunning baking skills.

The Great British Bake Off star Laura Adlington has opened up about the trauma she went through after doctors told her she needed to lose weight in order to have a baby. Laura, 32, had been trying to conceive for three years with her husband Matt, when they decided to try IVF. Doctors told Laura beforehand though that she must shed 14st if she hoped to start the process.The 2020 GBBO finalist was left distraught and her mental health continued to decline as her friends began to have children around her, which she found "upsetting", despite being happy for them.

Fans of the Great British Bake Off were left reeling on Tuesday after the technical challenge called for the contestants to make Tacos. After thirteen seasons, the Great British Bake Off has made just about every cake out there, and yet, the nation is still obsessed.