The Great British Bake Off Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Great British Bake Off's first ever vegan star, Freya Cox, was forced to use animal products during this week's technical challenge and fans of the show are unimpressed. Scarborough contestant Freya, 19, who is the youngest taking part in this year's Channel 4 series, took to her own Instagram to apologise to fellow vegans as she warned them in advance of the programme.

Bake Off is back in full swing, and it's safe to say we're already hooked. It was revealed that the bakers actually have a practice tent, and we wanted to find out more.

The Great British Bake Off’s infamous bread week was aired on Tuesday (5 October) night and saw Italian baker Giuseppe thrive. Bakers were tasked with making a classic Italian focaccia, olive ciabatta bread sticks and milk bread.

The Great British Bake Off is officially back on screen with a whole new crop of bakers keen to impress the judges with their skills in the tent. One of this year’s contestants is Crystelle, who has already caught the attention of viewers with her incredible creations.

Great British Bake Off 2021 star Maggie has shared a glimpse into her stunning home with fans. The star has created an Instagram account as this year's series gets underway, in order to follow her journey on popular Channel 4 show with fans.

He's recently been turning his hand to acting, starring in short films and even landing a role in a feature film, and now Peter Andre has thrown his hat in the ring to be the next James Bond. The star, 48, spoke in his most recent column for new! about who he thinks should take over from Daniel Craig in the iconic role, as well as opening about his views on the Strictly Come Dancing Covid vaccine row and revealing which reality show wife Emily would say yes to.

The Great British Bake Off fans were left devastated for Amanda on Tuesday's episode after her showstopper challenge collapsed just seconds before judging. During the episode, the bakers had to create a 3D biscuit replica of their favourite childhood toy to which Amanda decided to create a carousel rocking horse.

She's known for her love of an angel cake and is one of the famous faces found in the Great British Bake Off tent, but who gets to try Prue Leith's baking on the regular? The answer is her husband John Playfair, who the TV star recently moved in with! Prue, 81, and her husband finally made the move after ten years together, and here's everything you need to know...

Peter Andre has revealed that The Great British Bake Off is the “only” reality show wife Emily would say yes to. Writing in his new magazine column, Pete called his wife’s baking skills “amazing” and said he’s always encouraging her to take part in the Channel 4 show.

Every year a new line-up of hopeful bakers make their way to the Great British Bake Off tent, but we haven't forgotten some of the show's most iconic stars. From 2012 winner John Whaite – who is now appearing on Strictly Come Dancing – to bodybuilder Ugne who appeared on the show in 2015, Bake Off's former contestants have come a long way since their time on the show.

After four hours intense baking, The Great British Bake Off contestants watched in horror on Tuesday night's premiere, as not one but two cakes collapsed. Having been tasked with baking "anti-gravity illusion cakes" to reflect a 'happy memory', the new bakers had crafted showstoppers that used hidden supports to balance part of the cake in a seemingly impossible fashion.

The Great British Bake Off fans were left in hysterics on Tuesday's opening show as Prue Leith was teased by her co-stars over her show "twin" Maggie. Co-judge Paul Hollywood and presenters, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, couldn't get over how alike the two looked as they confused their names.

Tom was the first contestant to be eliminated from the 2021 series of The Great British Bake Off on Tuesday night. During the opening episode, which the theme was Cake Week, the 12 bakers had to create 12 mini rolls, a malt loaf technical challenge and gravity-defying illusion cake as the showstopper challenge.

The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens on Tuesday September 21 2021, with 12 new contestants competing for the title of Bake Off champion. Hosted by Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding and with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, series 12 of the show is set to be the best yet, with a police detective and retired nurse competing for the title.

The Great British Bake Off’s former contestant Dave Friday has shared some important advice for this series’ brand new bakers, including a warning not to “Google” their names. During an exclusive OK! interview with fellow star Peter Sawkins at the TRIC Awards ceremony, Dave explained social media would be the biggest issue for the contestants this year.

Paul Hollywood has admitted that he is "p****d off" for putting on 12lbs during filming for the upcoming series of The Great British Bake Off. Speaking in a new candid interview ahead of the 2021 season's start date on Tuesday, Paul, 55, also said that it was "ridiculous" that co-judge Prue Leith, 81, only put on 1lb.

Bake Off star John Whaite is making history on Strictly Come Dancing 2021 as the first ever celebrity to be paired with another man on the BBC show. Last year, we saw Olympic boxer Nicola Adams paired with professional dancer Katya Jones for the first same-sex and all-female partnership, and John will lead the way this year.

The full line-up for The Great British Bake Off has finally been revealed by Channel 4 ahead of the show's return next Tuesday 21 September. A total of 12 new contestants will be heading into the baking tent to wow judges Paul Hollywood, 55, and Prue Leith, 81, as well as presenters Noel Fielding, 48, and Matt Lucas, 47.The competition was filmed in a bubble once again as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage across the globe, and the entire series was pre-recorded.

The Great British Bake Off has confirmed the start date for the 2021 series and it's less than two weeks away.Taking to the show's official Instagram on Wednesday, the hit Channel 4 baking series announced that GBBO will be returning on Tuesday 21 September at 8pm on Channel 4. Posting a picture of stars Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, who all help mugs that spelt out "Bake Off is back", the start date was posted at the top of the image.

The Great British Bake Off released a first look at the 2021 series on Thursday.The hit Channel 4 baking show took to Twitter to release a fun teaser video titled: "Loaf is in the air...The Great British Bake Off. Coming Soon.

Paul Hollywood sent Great British Bake Off fans wild on Wednesday night as he teased the start date of the new series.The judge, 55, posted a picture of himself with his co-stars — Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas — outside the iconic tent to his Instagram account. Paul teased in the caption: "Bake Off is back soon .....

Manon Lagrève has revealed she's given birth to her first child with fiancé Luke Bennett.The 29 year old, who took part in The Great British Bake Off in 2018, took to her Instagram feed to announce the happy news with her 151,000 followers.The star shared a series of sweet snaps of her newborn, including one of the young tot wrapped in a white blanket and a matching hat as she slept soundly with a pale pink bunny at her side.