Your ultimate guide to Celebrity Bake Off
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Fans of The Great British Bake Off were left thrilled earlier this year as the Celebrity edition of the show in aid of Stand Up To Cancer started on Tuesday 9th March.
When does The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off start?
The new series, which will see a number of A-List celebs such as Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall, and Hollywood stars Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy taking part, landed on Channel 4 at 9pm on Tuesday 9th March.
The news was confirmed on social media this week, with bosses writing, 'Raising dough for a great cause. The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off. Coming very soon to a screen near you. @Channel4. #GBBO'. (sic)
It sounds like fans are very excited for the new series to launch! One user commented, 'Woop! So exciting!!', with another adding, 'Yay. Alarm set. Really looking forward to it!'. (sic)
Who is taking part in The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Bosses have really pulled out all of the stops for the line-up this year! Not only do they have Hollywood stars, massive names in the world of music, sport, TV and comedy are also on the bill, including the likes of John Bishop, Anne-Marie, Dame Kelly Holmes and Stacey Dooley.
See the full line-up below:
Daisy Ridley
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley will be taking to the tent with the other celebrities! As well as her big break in the sci-fi franchise, Daisy is also known for her role in Murder on the Orient Express.
Reece Shearsmith
Best known for co-creating, writing and starring in sketch show The League of Gentlemen, actor Reece Shearsmith has also starred in Good Omens, Doctor Who and The World's End - as well as co-creating, writing and starring in Psychoville and Inside No.9.
John Bishop
Comedian John Bishop is best known for his hilarious sketch shows, but he's got acting chops as well - starring in Skins as well as an upcoming role in Doctor Who as new companion Dan.
Nadine Coyle
Nadine Coyle became a household name when she won a spot in Girls Aloud after entering competition Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. She's also had a solo career and appeared in the 2019 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Ade Adepitan MBE
TV presenter, basketball player and philanthropist Ade Adepitan is possibly best known for his work with Comic Relief and Children In Need, but he also presented the London 2012 Paralympic Games and has taken part in various awareness-raising documentaries.
Nick Grimshaw
Celebrity Gogglebox star and radio host Nick Grimshaw will also be taking part in the A-list line-up! Nick is also well-known for having been a judge on The X Factor in 2015.
David Baddiel
Comedian and TV presenter David Baddiel is possibly best known for his partnership with Frank Skinner. The pair have worked on many projects together over the years, but are possibly best known for featuring on the song 'Three Lions', which has become a footballing anthem for England fans.
James McAvoy
James McAvoy will be showing off his baking skills in the upcoming series! Having played a variety of roles throughout his career, James has starred in the likes of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Atonement, the X-Men series, Split and most recently, a TV adaptation of His Dark Materials.
Alexandra Burke
After winning The X Factor in 2008, Alexandra became a huge name, releasing three albums and even returning to the show in 2011 to be a guest judge. She was also a runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, and went on tour with the show The Bodyguard for four years.
Anneka Rice
TV presenter Anneka Rice will be putting her baking skills to the test! Best known for presenting Challenge Anneka, she also appeared on Strictly in 2019.
Dizzee Rascal MBE
Dylan Kwabena Mills, better known as Dizzee Rascal, shot to fame in 2003 when his debut album 'Boy In Da Corner' won the Mercury Prize. Since then, he's achieved four Number 1 singles including 'Dance Wiv Me' featuring Calvin Harris and 'Holiday' as well as 'Bonkers'.
Philippa Perry
Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry is possibly best known for her documentaries around relationships, such as The Great British Sex Survey, and has appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox with her husband Grayson Perry and their daughter Flo Perry.
Katherine Ryan
Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan will be a familiar face to most, mainly for her stand-up performances and appearances on panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You?, QI and Have I Got News for You. She also recently created and starred in Netflix show The Duchess.
Jade Thirlwall
Jade Thirlwall is a member of Little Mix, one of the biggest girl groups in the world. They started out on The X Factor, becoming the first group in the history of the show to win it, and have recently released their sixth album 'Confetti'.
Anne-Marie
Pop singer Anne-Marie rose to fame for her work with Rudimental, but has gone on to be a huge star in her own right - recently joining the judging panel on The Voice alongside Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am and Olly Murs.
Stacey Dooley MBE
Yet another former Strictly contestant will be taking part in this series of the show - and this one was a winner! Journalist and TV presenter Stacey Dooley may be best known for her hard-hitting documentaries, but she also won Strictly in 2018 with her dance partner Kevin Clifton, who went on to become her real-life partner!
KSI
KSI started out his path to fame as a YouTuber, and is now a boxer, rapper, singer and actor! As well as the recent success of his song with Craig David, 'Really Love', KSI is also a familiar face on Celebrity Gogglebox with his pal S-X.
Rob Beckett
Stand-up comedian and TV host Rob Beckett will show off his culinary prowess in the tent, after rising to fame as the co-host of spin-off show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! between 2012 and 2014, as well as being the voiceover of Celebs Go Dating.
Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Kelly Holmes became a national treasure in 2004 after winning Gold medals at the Olympics in Athens for Team GB. After retiring from athletics, she became a TV presenter - and we can't wait to see what she creates in the tent!
Tom Allen
Tom Allen is no stranger to the Bake Off tent, being the co-host of Bake Off: The Professionals as well as the co-host of The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice with Jo Brand. This time, he'll be showing off his own skills instead of commenting on others... We can't wait!
Which celebs were on episode five of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle joined comedian John Bishop, TV presenter Anneka Rice and basketball player and philanthropist Ade Adepitan for the fifth episode on Tuesday 6th April.
Who won Star Baker on episode five of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Anneka Rice was crowned the winner of the final episode, winning the Star Baker Apron. After winning the show, she said, "Oh my God. Are you sure? I can’t believe what’s just happened. I literally can’t believe what’s just happened."
Which celebs were on episode four of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall, rapper KSI, TV personality Stacey Dooley and comedian Katherine Ryan all appeared during episode four on Tuesday 30th March.
Who won Star Baker on episode four of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
After making some fancy fondants to represent her cocktail bar in her hometown of South Shields, Jade Thirlwall was crowned week four's Star Baker, picking up the Star Baker Apron.
Which celebs were on episode three of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Reece Shearsmith, Nick Grimshaw, Dizzee Rascal and Philippa Perry appeared on the third episode of Celeb Bake Off on Tuesday 23rd March.
Who won Star Baker on episode three of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
The League of Gentlemen actor Reece Shearsmith impressed Paul and Prue with his baking skills, picking up the third Star Baker apron of the series.
Which celebs were on episode two of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Anne-Marie, David Baddiel, James McAvoy and Dame Kelly Holmes showed off their baking skills during the second episode on Tuesday 16th March.
Who won Star Baker on episode two of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
X-Men actor James McAvoy was crowned the second Star Baker of the series, winning the Star Baker apron in Week Two.
Which celebs were on episode one of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Alexandra Burke, Daisy Ridley, Rob Beckett and Tom Allen appeared during the first episode on Tuesday 9th March.
Who won Star Baker on episode one of The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Former X Factor winner Alexandra Burke was crowned the first Star Baker off the series, winning the all-important Star Baker apron.
Who is hosting The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off?
Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are back to judge this year's celebs, but there will be one face missing from the celeb series - host Noel Fielding!
The presenter missed filming for the charity special last year after his wife Lliana Bird gave birth to the couple's second child.
Don't worry though, Matt Lucas will be back!
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