The third week of The Great Celebrity Bake Off is set to bring plenty of excitement as a new group of celebrities join the baking competition.
With the Stand Up To Cancer special in full swing, Channel 4 welcomes four fresh stars into the iconic tent, where they’ll show off their baking skills.
Hosted by Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, the new episode promises laughs, surprises, and plenty of dramatic moments.
Kate Garraway Gets a Surprising Handshake From Paul Hollywood
In the upcoming episode, Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway is left in shock after receiving the coveted Paul Hollywood handshake for her first bake.
The 57-year-old presenter can hardly contain her excitement, exclaiming, “Oh my God, I got a handshake!” She later jokes, “It felt like love – I think there was a moment where he had to unpeel my fingers.”
However, her joy is short-lived when she struggles in the technical challenge.
Her jam turns into a hard mass, prompting Kate to say, “Look at the state of this… you could tarmac the M25 with it. It’s just hopeless.”
Comedian Phil Wang’s Choux Pastry Surprise Stuns the Judges
Comedian Phil Wang definitely grabbed attention in the latest episode with a unique creation: a six-pack made entirely out of choux pastry.
Turning to the camera, he cheekily quipped, “The judges laughed a lot about how ripped I am, which shows how hidden this talent is.”
His playful antics and humorous approach to baking kept everyone entertained.
Sophie Willan Brings Hilarity with Her Choux Pastry Breasts
Alma’s Not Normal star Sophie Willan pushed the boundaries of creativity with a very unexpected creation—a pair of choux pastry breasts, complete with raspberry nipples.
The judges, including Paul Hollywood, were momentarily speechless.
Paul, still processing the sight, stammered, “I’m still getting my head around your hidden talent being that you can carry things under your breasts.”
Sophie’s comedic touch didn’t stop there, as she went on to tuck a jar of sugar beneath her creation to prove her point.
Gbemisola Ikumelo Brings the Heat with Spicy Bake
Gbemisola Ikumelo, known for her roles in Famalam and Black Ops, delivered a bold flavor in her bake.
Unfortunately, her dish packed an unexpected punch, leaving Paul Hollywood struggling with the spice.
He was heard coughing and saying, “I like a bit of spice, but even now it’s burning the back of my throat… it’s like I’ve been punched.”
Gbemisola’s bake certainly made an impression!
A Fresh Face Joins the Panel for Celebrity Bake Off
This season of The Great Celebrity Bake Off is notable not only for its star-studded cast but also for a change in the judging panel.
Celebrity chef Paul Hollywood is joined by Caroline Waldegrave, a renowned food expert and former co-owner of Leiths School of Food & Wine.
Caroline replaces Prue Leith, who has temporarily stepped back from the celebrity edition of the show.
Prue’s decision to sit out was confirmed last year, with the culinary star stating that the filming schedule for back-to-back series was too much for her at this stage in her career.
Prue Leith Explains Her Absence from the Celebrity Edition
Prue Leith took to This Morning earlier this year to clarify rumors about her absence from the celebrity edition of Bake Off.
She told hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, “It’s absolutely not true at all! What I’m not doing this year is the celebrity one.”
She explained that the filming schedule for both regular and celebrity versions of the show was grueling, and she simply needed a break.
However, Prue reassured fans that she would return for the regular Bake Off series.
Stand Up To Cancer Campaign Continues to Make a Difference
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer has a noble cause at its heart, raising money for life-saving cancer research.
The charity partnership between Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK has already raised millions of pounds for vital research.
All the funds go toward supporting translational research, which helps bring discoveries from the lab into real-world treatments that benefit patients.
Celebrity Line-Up for This Year’s Great Celebrity Bake Off
This year’s Great Celebrity Bake Off features an exciting mix of celebrities, including Sarah Beeny, Adam Buxton, Kate Garraway, Ellie Goldstein, and Gloria Hunniford OBE.
Also taking part are Jim Howick, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roman Kemp, Jamali Maddix, Chris and Rosie Ramsey, Meera Syal, and many more.
The show is sure to provide plenty of entertainment as these famous faces tackle the challenges in the kitchen.
What to Expect from the Upcoming Episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off
Don’t miss the next episode of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, airing Monday on Channel 4.
With new celebrity contestants, hilarious mishaps, and heartfelt moments, the show promises to be a treat for viewers and a worthy cause to support.
Tune in to watch the baking fun unfold and witness the celebrities face their culinary challenges head-on.