Mark Wright signs up for huge reality show with star-studded line-up four months after becoming a dad
The ex-Towie star and radio presenter is making his return to TV.
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Mark Wright is returning to TV four months after becoming a dad
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Mark and wife Michelle Keegan welcomed their daughter Palma earlier this year
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A source said: 'Mark has had his hands full being a new dad but he found time to film for the new series of Celebrity Bake Off.
'It's a cause close to Mark's heart as it's all for the Stand Up Cancer charity and he is a big fan of the show. It won't air until next year so fans will have to wait a good few months to find out how he fares in the tent.'
Mark and wife Michelle Keegan welcomed their first child
Mark is just one of the latest celebrities to sign up to the latest series of Celebrity Bake Off.
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"Bosses were thrilled to sign Ambika up - she's a fan of the show so loved doing it," a source told us.
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Mark is returning to TV after first rising to fame on ITV reality series, The Only Way is Essex.
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He starred on Towie for three seasons and was later a runner-up on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.
Before hitting the small screen, Mark enjoyed a career as a semi-professional footballer.
He currently hosts a radio show on Heart radio with Olly Murs.
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Mark will star on Celebrity Bake Off
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