The Great Celebrity Bake Off returns with a model new collection tonight – as six well-known faces step into the iconic take a look at in the hopes of impressing judges Paul Hollywood and newcomer Cherish Finden.
The internationally famend pastry chef is well-known amongst the Bake Off household, as she can be a choose on Bake Off: The Professionals.
Tonight (22 March), the first group of celebrities try breakfast pastries and matcha and yuzu biscuits, earlier than recreating the weirdest locations that they’ve ever slept, in cake kind.
But who’re the well-known faces testing their baking abilities? Scroll down to search out out.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up
- JoJo Siwa
- Molly-Mae Hague
- Vicky Pattison
- Scott Mills
- Sam Thompson.
- Rag ‘n’ Bone Man
- Aston Merrygold
- Edith Bowman
- Emmett J Scanlan
- Ralf Little
- Richard Herring
- Joe Wilkinson
- Babatunde Aléshé
- Rose Matafeo
- Judi Love
- Tom Davis
- Mark Wright
- Nella Rose
- Mutya Buena
- Rose Ayling-Ellis
- Ambika Mod
- Roisin Conaty
- Jon Richardson
- Alex Brooker
Read on to search out out extra about this yr’s solid.
JoJo Siwa
Age: 22
Job: Singer and dancer
Instagram: @itsjojosiwa
JoJo Siwa is a singer and dancer who first rose to fame after showing on Dance Moms. Since then, she has gone from energy to energy, having appeared in numerous Nickelodeon TV exhibits and even her personal movie.
But her profession hustle hasn’t stopped there, with the 21-year-old having launched a profitable music profession. Her track Boomerang has over 1 billion views on YouTube, however the singer has lately moved on in her music profession, releasing songs for an older viewers.
She appeared on a current collection of Celebrity Big Brother, introducing herself to new audiences throughout the UK.
Molly-Mae Hague
Age: 26
Job: Influencer and businesswoman
Instagram: @mollymae
Molly-Mae Hague is an influencer and businesswoman who rose to fame in 2019 after showing on Love Island, ending as runner-up alongside Tommy Fury.
Since then, she was catapulted into superstardom, gaining thousands and thousands of followers, and has since appeared in her personal documentary, Behind it All, on Prime Video. It went on to win a National Television Award in the authored documentary class.
Vicky Pattison
Age: 38
Job: TV character
Instagram: @vickypattison
Vicky Pattison is a TV character, radio host and creator who first rose to fame on Geordie Shore in 2011, on which she starred for 3 years till 2014.
She then appeared in one other MTV present, Ex on the Beach, in each 2014 and 2015, earlier than occurring to have her personal present, Judge Geordie.
In 2015, she gained a complete new fan base after she gained the fifteenth season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, which noticed her profession skyrocket.
Since then, she has taken half in Strictly Come Dancing in 2025, and was paired with Kai Widdrington.
Scott Mills
Age: 52
Job: Broadcaster
Instagram: @realscottmills
Scott Mills is a radio DJ and presenter, greatest recognized for internet hosting BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2022. Nowadays, followers can tune in to listen to him on BBC Radio 2.
He can be the voice of Eurovision for a lot of, providing his experience and protection on the audio waves throughout the competitors.
In 2024, he took half in Celebrity Race Across the World alongside his husband Sam Vaughan – which they went on to win!
Sam Thompson
Age: 33
Job: TV character
Instagram: @sampthompsonuk
Sam Thompson is a TV character greatest recognized for showing on Made in Chelsea from 2013 to 2021. His different actuality TV appearances embrace Celebrity Big Brother, during which he got here third place, in addition to Celebrity Coach Trip and Celebs Go Dating.
More lately, he appeared on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2023 during which he charmed the nation and have become the ‘King of the Jungle’.
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man
Age: 41
Job: Singer
Instagram: @ragnboneman
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, actual title Rory Charles Graham, is a singer who rose to fame following the launch of his hit single Human in 2016. He adopted up the single with an album in 2017, and it grew to become the quickest promoting debut album by a male in the UK for the decade.
That yr, he gained large at the BRIT Awards, Echo Awards and the NRJ Music Awards. Since then, he has launched two extra album, the latter of which debuted at primary on the UK albums chart and was in the prime 10 for seven weeks.
Aston Merrygold
Age: 38
Job: Singer and dancer
Instagram: @astonmerrygold
Aston Merrygold is a singer who’s greatest recognized for being a member of boyband JLS, who completed as runners-up in The X Factor in 2008.
As a member of JLS, Merrygold achieved 5 primary singles and a primary album. Following the band’s hiatus, Merrygold launched a single and went on to participate in Strictly Come Dancing.
He additionally made his theatre debut in The Wizard of Oz UK tour as the Tin Man, and later reprised the position in the West End.
Edith Bowman
Age: 52
Job: TV presenter
Instagram: @edibow
Edith Bowman is a radio DJ and TV presenter, greatest recognized for being co-host on Colin and Edith and The Radio 1 Review on BBC Radio 1.
Over on tv, Bowman has fronted numerous programmes Hitlist UK, Top of the Pops and has appeared in protection for various festivals, together with Glastonbury, T in the Park and Reading and Leeds Festival.
Emmett J Scanlan
Age: 47
Job: Actor
Instagram: @scandalous_13
Emmett J Scanlan is an actor, greatest recognized for his roles in Hollyoaks, Peaky Blinders, Kin and The Tower, and was lately seen in How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
Ralf Little
Age: 46
Job: Actor
Instagram: @ralf.little
Ralf Little is an actor, greatest recognized for his roles in The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crips and Death in Paradise.
More lately, he has fronted the U collection, Will & Ralf Should Know Better, alongside longtime good friend Will Mellor.
Richard Herring
Age: 58
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @rkherring1967
Richard Herring is a humorist, who many might recognise from being one half of double act, Lee and Herring, alongside Stewart Lee.
He has appeared in various TV exhibits together with Fist of Fun, Taskmaster and Heads Up with Richard Herring.
Joe Wilkinson
Age: 51
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @gillinghamjoe
Joe Wilkinson is a comic and actor who first started his comedy profession in 2004 in assist of Alan Carr and Russell Howard on their excursions.
Over the course of his profession, Joe has appeared on the likes of England’s Worst Ever Football Team, Him & Her and Robert’s Web.
He has additionally taken half in 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You and Mock the Week. Last yr, he additionally took half in Last One Laughing UK and The Celebrity Traitors, although did not handle to make it to the ultimate rounds of both.
Babatunde Aléshé
Age: 39
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @babatundecomedian
Babatunde Aléshé is a comic and podcaster who followers might recognise from his numerous TV appearances, together with Taskmaster, Celebrity Gogglebox and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
He, alongside mates and comedians Mo Gilligan and Eddie Kadi, launched the podcast Man Like You.
Rose Matafeo
Age: 34
Job: Comedian and actress
Instagram: @rosematafeo
Rose Matafeo is a New Zealand comic who’s greatest recognized for creating and starring in BBC Three’s Starstruck.
She has competed on exhibits like Taskmaster, Hypothetical and Richard Osman’s House of Games, and appeared on Big Fat Quiz of the Year and QI. More lately, she labored alongside Mike Wozniak internet hosting Junior Taskmaster.
She has taken half in Celebrity Bake Off earlier than, having appeared on the collection in 2023.
Judi Love
Age: 45
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @1judilove
Judi Love has been a mainstay on TV screens as a daily panellist on Loose Women. But past that, she has taken half on MasterChef, Strictly Come Dancing and Taskmaster.
Last yr, she took half in Last One Laughing UK, although her giggles obtained the higher of her and she or he was given the purple card.
Tom Davis
Age: 46
Job: Comedian and actor
Instagram: @mrbigtomd
Tom Davis is a comic and actor who rose to fame for his position as DI Sleet in BBC Three’s Murder in Successville, earlier than later showing in King Gary as Gary King.
Since then, he has appeared in various films and TV exhibits together with Paddington 2, Wonka, A League of Their Own and A Thousand Blows.
Like Matafeo, he has taken half in Celebrity Bake Off earlier than, having appeared on the collection in 2023.
Mark Wright
Age: 39
Job: TV character
Instagram: @wrighty_
Mark Wright is a TV character greatest recognized for being a solid member on The Only Way Is Essex.
He then reached additional stardom after showing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! the place he completed as runner-up, earlier than then showing on Strictly Come Dancing the place he reached the ultimate.
Nella Rose
Age: 28
Job: TV presenter and YouTuber
Instagram: @nellarosee
Nella Rose discovered fame after organising her YouTube channel in 2016, sharing movies of her life at college, which rapidly spawned right into a profitable social media profession.
Following her YouTube success, Nella has gone on to host the purple carpet at the BRIT Awards, and fronted the Channel 4 digital collection Tapped Out.
Her different work contains being a presenter on Catfish UK, alongside Oobah Butler, being part of the Pressed podcast on BBC Radio 1Xtra, in addition to numerous appearances on Footasylum’s YouTube movies.
In 2023, Nella appeared on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, although grew to become the second movie star to be eradicated.
Mutya Buena
Age: 40
Job: Singer
Instagram: @mutyabuena
Mutya Buena is a singer and songwriter, greatest recognized for being a member of the Sugababes. After leaving the lady group in 2005, Mutya launched her solo album Real Girl earlier than returning to the band in 2012.
During her profession as a solo artist and band member, Mutya has gained Best British Dance Act, Best Live Music, Best Single and extra lately, an Impact Award.
Her TV work contains Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity MasterChef.
Rose Ayling-Ellis
Age: 31
Job: Actress
Instagram: @rose.a.e
Rose Ayling-Ellis is an actress greatest recognized for taking part in Frankie Lewis on EastEnders, a turning level for the cleaning soap, as Rose was the present’s first Deaf character. She additionally appeared in Casualty, the place she performed Bianca Sinclair.
She later appeared on Strictly Come Dancing and gained alongside Giovanni Pernice, the place notably their couple’s alternative modern dance, that includes an added interval of silence as a tribute to the deaf neighborhood, acquired uproarious applause.
She has since appeared in Code of Silence as Alison, a deaf lady who whereas working in a police canteen is approached by a detective, whose staff want her impeccable lip-reading abilities to assist carry down a harmful gang.
Ambika Mod
Age: 30
Job: Actress
Ambika Mod is greatest recognized for Netflix’s One Day and BBC drama This Is Going to Hurt, which propelled her movie star standing.
Her different TV credit embrace The Stolen Girl and I Hate Suzie. Though she has additionally appeared in various theatre productions, together with Every Brilliant Thing, Porn Play and White Rabbit Red Rabbit.
Roisin Conaty
Age: 46
Job: Comedian and actress
Instagram: @roisinconaty1
Roisin Conaty is a comic and actress who rose to fame for her portrayal of Jo in Man Down, and later in GameFace, a collection during which she is the creator, author and lead actress.
She additionally appeared in Netflix’s comedy-drama After Life and extra lately, has been Jimmy Carr’s assistant in Prime Video’s Last One Laughing UK.
Jon Richardson
Age: 43
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @jonrichardsoncomedian
Jon Richardson is a comic and actor, recognized for his appearances in 8 Out of 10 Cats and Meet the Richardsons, a collection he featured in alongside his ex-wife Lucy Beaumont.
He at present stars in Waterloo Road as Darius Donovan, a brand new media instructor at the faculty who’s capable of win over pupils and workers alike along with his charming exterior.
Alex Brooker
Age: 41
Job: TV presenter
Instagram: @alex_brooker
Alex Brooker is a TV presenter greatest recognized for his work with Channel 4, significantly on The Last Leg, a collection he co-hosts alongside Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe.
He additionally co-presented The Jump alongside Davina McCall in 2014.
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