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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Bake Off: The Professionals: full cast for 2025 series
Bake Off: The Professionals is welcoming back some favourites to host the latest season 😍 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Bake Off: The Professionals continues this week. The chefs face having to recreate Benoit Blin's Le Café Crème. But who are the hosts and contestants this year? The temperature will be turned up another notch in the Bake Off kitchen this week. The remaining teams of pastry chefs face having to recreate one of Benoit Blin's own dishes. A spin-off of Great British Bake Off, it is now in its 10th series and continues to call Channel 4 home. Audiences have already been treated to spectacular Japanese zen gardens and other amazing creations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who is on hosting duty for the show this year? Here's all you need to know: What to expect from Bake Off: The Professionals this week? The preview for tonight's (June 17) episode, via Radio Times, reads: 'The teams are challenged to recreate Benoit Blin's Le Café Crème, a dessert he has made at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons for the past 30 years. 'But to make it even harder, they have no recipe to follow. After this, they create a deceptive gardening-themed illusion showpiece that hides a vegetable cake-inspired dessert to serve 24.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Which teams are in Bake Off: The Professionals series 10? Announced before the start of the show, the line-up include teams of two pastry chefs from the following establishments: Marriott International - Dushantha and Dominic The Pony, Chew Valley - Harry and Jim Lexington - Kitty and Yui Vacherin - Erycsson and Jamie Crumbs & Doilies - Dane and Sally Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill - Saskia and Ashik Capital City College – Westminster - Steve and Ian Ladurée - Amira and Charlotte Corinthia London - Kristin and Kylie Hotel Café Royal - Aarran and Reece The Ned - Darian and Yadira Amun & Abbie - Amun and Abbie Who are the hosts on Bake Off: The Professionals? Bake-Off: The Professionals hosts and judges: (L-R) Ellie Taylor, Liam Charles, Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin | Channel 4 Unlike the judges, the hosts of the show have changed a lot of the 10 series so far. Over the years the likes of Tom Kerridge, Angus Deayton and Tom Allen have presented the show. For series 10, former Great British Bake Off contestant and Junior Bake Off judge Liam Charles and comedian, actress and writer Ellie Taylor will be on presenting duties. They have hosted it together since series eight - with Liam first becoming a host on the show in series three. Liam said: 'I feel like the chemistry between myself, Cherish, Benoit, and latterly Ellie, just gets better and better the more time we spend with each other. I also think the challenges have got a lot harder. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I know that's a bit rich coming from me, who can't do most of the challenges, but they seem to me to have got more difficult as the years have passed. The chefs are using a lot of cool new techniques as well. I think the show has just become a little more slick as time has gone by.' Who are the judges on Bake Off: The Professionals? Bake Off: The Professionals judge Cherish Finden | Channel 4/ Laura Palmer It will be a pair of familiar faces on judging duty for the 10th series of Bake-Off: The Professionals. Benoit Blin and Cherish Finden are returning to cast an expert eye, and several thousand expert tastebuds, over the contestants' creations. Blin is best known as the Chef Pâtissier at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. He said: 'What I've really noticed is that the gap between the strongest and weakest teams has narrowed so much. And when you reach the second or third stage of the competition, you see the teams are all really close together. I think now all the teams really understand what the competition is all about, so they prepare a little better.' Finden is formerly Executive Pastry Chef of the Pan Pacific London Hotel. Speaking ahead of series 10, she added: 'Hitting our 10th anniversary is like pulling a perfectly risen soufflé out of the oven – pure joy and satisfaction. Every series brings fresh talent, new surprises, and breathtaking creations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It is amazing to see how they evolve. I'm honoured to still be part of this journey and continue to inspire and challenge the best pastry in the industry.' Both Blin and Finden have been judges on the show since it began back in 2016 on BBC Two - when it was originally called Bake Off: Crème de la Crème. The duo have judged on all 10 series, including the one airing in 2025. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bake Off star Laura Adlington strips off to nothing but boob tape as she gives pregnancy update
The star revealed in April she was set to have her first baby BREAST IS BEST Bake Off star Laura Adlington strips off to nothing but boob tape as she gives pregnancy update BAKE Off star Laura Adlington stripped off to nothing but boob tape, as she gave fans a pregnancy update. The TV star, 36, has been keeping fans up to-date with her journey to become a mum, after revealing she is expecting her first child in April. Advertisement 5 Bake Off star Laura Adlington stripped off to just boob tape Credit: Instagram/ 5 The baking queen announced she was pregnant in April Credit: Instagram/ 5 Laura is known for her posts about body positivity Credit: Getty 5 Laura competed on GBBO in 2020 Credit: Instagram Laura's exciting pregnancy news followed her nine year fertility journey. Since then, the mum-to-be has been keeping fans up-to-date with her pregnancy. As well as being known for Bake Off, Laura is also a body positively influencer, and her latest post reflected this. Taking to Instagram, she proudly showed off her curves in a mirror selfie. Advertisement In the picture, she revealed she had used boob tape on her swollen breasts, as she was going to a wedding. Sharing the snap on her Insta Stories, she wrote over it "My t**s look (and feel) MASSIVE all of a sudden." Women's breasts swell during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that prepare them for breastfeeding. GENDER REVEAL The candid update comes after Laura revealed that her and her husband Matt are was expecting a boy. Advertisement Last week they shared a cute picture of themselves holding up a blue baby outfit. In a lengthy post next to the sweet snap, Laura revealed that the couple had bought the outfit when they started trying for a baby nine years ago. Continuing the post, The Great British Bake Off star said: "Well, earlier this year, as many of you know, our prayers were finally answered. And recently we found out we're having a little boy. Advertisement "I'll be honest: part of me had hoped for a girl. "But looking back, we never bought a girl's outfit – just this one. "So maybe that's the universe's way of saying this was always meant to be. I was on Bake Off and cruel trolls mocked my fertility battle - it shattered my confidence, says Laura Adlington "Now, this little outfit isn't just a symbol of hope. It's waiting, just like we are, for the little boy who was always meant to fill it." Advertisement BABY NEWS In April, Laura and Matt revealed they were expecting a 'miracle' baby after nine years of infertility and being told to lose 14st. The star admitted she had "quietly decided to give IVF a try" over the last year. Sharing her pregnancy news, she posted a photo of her smiling alongside Matt while holding a baby scan in her hand, with fans rushing to congratulate her on the exciting news. 5 Laura revealed her and husband Matt are having a baby boy Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bake Off star Laura Adlington strips off to nothing but boob tape as she gives pregnancy update
BAKE Off star Laura Adlington stripped off to nothing but boob tape, as she gave fans a pregnancy update. The TV star, 36, has been keeping fans up to-date with her journey to become a mum, after revealing Advertisement 5 Bake Off star Laura Adlington stripped off to just boob tape Credit: Instagram/ 5 The baking queen announced she was pregnant in April Credit: Instagram/ 5 Laura is known for her posts about body positivity Credit: Getty 5 Laura competed on GBBO in 2020 Credit: Instagram pregnancy news followed Since then, the mum-to-be has been keeping fans up-to-date with her pregnancy. As well as being known for Bake Off, Laura is also a body positively influencer, and her latest post reflected this. Taking to Instagram, she proudly showed off her curves in a mirror selfie. Advertisement READ MORE ON Laura In the picture, she revealed she had used boob tape on her swollen breasts, as she was going to a wedding. Sharing the snap on her Insta Stories, she wrote over it "My t**s look (and feel) MASSIVE all of a sudden." Women's breasts swell during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that prepare them for breastfeeding. GENDER REVEAL The candid update comes after Laura revealed that her and her husband Matt are was expecting a boy. Advertisement Most read in News TV Last week they shared a cute picture of themselves holding up a blue baby outfit. In a lengthy post next to the sweet snap, Laura revealed that the couple had bought the outfit when they started trying for a baby nine years ago. Continuing the post, The Great British Bake Off star said: "Well, earlier this year, as many of you know, our prayers were finally answered. And recently we found out we're having a little boy. Advertisement "I'll be honest: part of me had hoped for a girl. "But looking back, we never bought a girl's outfit – just this one. "So maybe that's the universe's way of saying this was always meant to be. I was on Bake Off and cruel trolls mocked my fertility battle - it shattered my confidence, says Laura Adlington "Now, this little outfit isn't just a symbol of hope. It's waiting, just like we are, for the little boy who was always meant to fill it." Advertisement BABY NEWS In April, The star admitted she had "quietly decided to give IVF a try" over the last year. Sharing her pregnancy news, she posted a photo of her smiling alongside Matt while holding a baby scan in her hand, with fans rushing to congratulate her on the exciting news. 5 Laura revealed her and husband Matt are having a baby boy Credit: Instagram Advertisement
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Bake Off star Laura Adlington strips off to nothing but boob tape as she gives pregnancy update
BAKE Off star Laura Adlington stripped off to nothing but boob tape, as she gave fans a pregnancy update. The TV star, 36, has been keeping fans up to-date with her journey to become a mum, after revealing she is expecting her first child in April. 5 5 5 5 Laura 's exciting pregnancy news followed her nine year fertility journey. Since then, the mum-to-be has been keeping fans up-to-date with her pregnancy. As well as being known for Bake Off, Laura is also a body positively influencer, and her latest post reflected this. Taking to Instagram, she proudly showed off her curves in a mirror selfie. In the picture, she revealed she had used boob tape on her swollen breasts, as she was going to a wedding. Sharing the snap on her Insta Stories, she wrote over it "My t**s look (and feel) MASSIVE all of a sudden." Women's breasts swell during pregnancy due to hormonal changes that prepare them for breastfeeding. GENDER REVEAL Last week they shared a cute picture of themselves holding up a blue baby outfit. In a lengthy post next to the sweet snap, Laura revealed that the couple had bought the outfit when they started trying for a baby nine years ago. Continuing the post, The Great British Bake Off star said: "Well, earlier this year, as many of you know, our prayers were finally answered. And recently we found out we're having a little boy. "I'll be honest: part of me had hoped for a girl. "But looking back, we never bought a girl's outfit – just this one. "So maybe that's the universe's way of saying this was always meant to be. I was on Bake Off and cruel trolls mocked my fertility battle - it shattered my confidence, says Laura Adlington "Now, this little outfit isn't just a symbol of hope. It's waiting, just like we are, for the little boy who was always meant to fill it." BABY NEWS In April, Laura and Matt revealed they were expecting a 'miracle' baby after nine years of infertility and being told to lose 14st. The star admitted she had "quietly decided to give IVF a try" over the last year. Sharing her pregnancy news, she posted a photo of her smiling alongside Matt while holding a baby scan in her hand, with fans rushing to congratulate her on the exciting news. 5
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Jon Richardson 'signs up' for the Great British Bake Off
The comedian and his ex-wife Lucy Beaumont previously co-starred in a comedy series called Meet the Richardsons. Jon Richardson 'quits comedy' after divorce According to The Mirror, Jon Richardson shared with fans that he would be becoming a teacher, before later clarifying that he was only playing the role of a teacher on Waterloo Road. Taking to social media, he said: 'I just thought I'd give you a little update. I don't really do social media updates, and I'll tell you why - because I don't think anyone cares. "But I have a little bit of news. I've obviously been taking a little bit of a break from stand-up and it's really made me… want to carry on taking a break from stand-up.' He added: 'I've been thinking a lot about a diary entry that I found from 1997. 'It's this one. I was 14 years old, it says although I would love to be a stand-up comedian, I'll probably end up being a teacher. And I've been thinking a lot about that.' "I've loved being a comedian, it was absolutely the right choice. But I've decided it would've been nice to try the other option, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do." The comedian went on to share that he had accepted a teaching job, telling fans: 'I've been doing some training, I've taken a teaching position. I will update you as and when I can. But that's all from me for now, just to let you know where I've been. I'll keep you posted.' Jon Richardson 'signs up' fo GBBO after divorce Now, the star has apparently signed up for the Great British Bake Off's next Stand Up To Cancer special. A source told The Sun: 'Bosses are over the moon that they signed up Jon. "He is hilarious, so will bring the laughs to the tent, and he's hugely popular with viewers." Recommended Reading: "It's been a tough year for Jon following his split from Lucy, so this has given him some light relief and it's all for charity, so that's an added bonus". Announcing his divorce previously, he said: "We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways. "As our only priority is managing this difficult transition for our daughter, we would ask that our privacy is respected at this sensitive time to protect her well-being. "We will be making no further comment. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont."
