Celebrity Bake Off lands Hollywood stars Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy
The line-up includes some MASSIVE names!
Last updated 29th Jan 2021
The Great British Bake Off is one of the most popular TV shows on the box, so what's even better you ask? Well, a celebrity version for Stand Up to Cancer with a MASSIVE line-up of names including Hollywood stars James McAvoy and Daisy Ridley, among many others.
Announcing the news via the Bake Off Twitter page, Channel 4 wrote, 'He'll know his fern cakes from his empire biscuits 🏴 Superstar actor James McAvoy will be joining us for The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2CUK.'
And added of Daisy, 'The force is strong with this one - but will her pastry lamination skills stand up to her lightsaber skills? Daisy Ridley will be joining us on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2CUK.'
Taking to Instagram himself, James wrote, 'So Excited to be part of @britishbakeoff for @su2cuk ive been a fan for years and watched most seasons so it’s an honour to be baking for such a great cause. #greatbritishbakeoff #baking #standuptocancer #eatmytreats.'
Others to sign up include English singer Anne-Marie, former Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley, comedian John Bishop and Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes.
YouTuber turned rapper KSI has also been announced for the show, as well as X Factor winner Alexandra Burke, and Scottish actor James McAvoy.
Also attempting to show off their baking skills in the famous tent will be comedians Katherine Ryan, David Baddiel, and Rob Beckett, broadcasters Philippa Perry and Nick Grimshaw, and Paralympian Ade Adepitan MBE.
'Holiday' singer Dizzee Rascal will also try and impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, alongside Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle, TV star Anneka Rice, and The League of Gentlemen actor Reece Shearsmith.
Usual Bake Off hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas will be back for the Stand Up To Cancer special, with this year's celebrity hopefuls trying to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their marvellous (or not so marvellous) creations.
The Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off will air on Channel 4 in the Spring, with an exact air date expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Check out the full line-up for Celebrity Bake Off 2021:
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!
You can watch old episodes of The Great British Bake Off on 4oD.
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