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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Celebrity Bake Off set to welcome familiar BBC legend as new Channel 4 judge
Channel 4's Celebrity Bake Off is reportedly set to welcome a new judge to the panel Celebrity Bake Off is reportedly lining up its newest judge for the forthcoming series, and viewers will undoubtedly recognise the familiar BBC personality instantly. The Sun has suggested that the latest addition to the judging panel is none other than Cherish Finden. The renowned Executive Pastry Chef from Singapore, who has been a regular on Bake Off: The Professionals since 2016. At the age of 57, Cherish brings a wealth of experience in the culinary world, having previously worked at The Langham, one of London's most esteemed hotels. Her television appearances aren't limited to Bake Off: The Professionals. Cherish has also graced Channel 4's Heston's Great British Food. Furthermore, she's no stranger to the BBC network, having featured on programmes such as MasterChef, Australian MasterChef, BBC2's An Extra Slice, and Junior Bake Off, according to Birmingham Live. Channel 4 has been approached for comment by Daily Record. Cherish began her culinary adventure at just 14, later enrolling in cookery school at the age of 16. She refined her skills at some of Singapore's top establishments, including the legendary Raffles Hotel and The Sheraton. Her distinguished career includes winning the 2000 Culinary Olympics, solidifying her reputation as one of the world's most respected bakers. This news follows recent reports that Nadiya Hussain, a former Great British Bake Off winner, parted ways with the BBC last month. Nadiya has since voiced her feelings of being pigeonholeed into the broadcaster's "very neat box," sharing her discontent with the network. While speaking on the We Need to Talk podcast, hosted by Paul Brunson, the 2015 Bake Off champion discussed the challenges she encountered while making the leap to television after her Bake Off success. She shared her perspective, saying: "I suppose it means that they've got me exactly where they want me and utterly unbiased. And just they've got me where they want me. Neutral. And I am not neutral." Her honesty didn't stop there. She revealed, "I have opinions, and I have things to say. They'll keep you until you're of no use to them." Reflecting on her journey, she also added: "And I think that's what happened. I think essentially I got lots of reasons why they couldn't commission the show."
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Channel 4's Celebrity Bake Off 'eyes up' familiar BBC star as new show judge
Celebrity Bake Off is reportedly eyeing up a new judge for the latest series According to reports, Celebrity Bake Off is eyeing up its latest judge for the upcoming series, and fans will no doubt recognise the familiar BBC face straight away. The Sun has reported that the new addition to the judging panel is believed to be, no other than Cherish Finden. The celebrated Executive Pastry Chef, who hails from Singapore, has been a frequent on Bake Off: The Professionals since 2016. At 57 years old, Cherish has a wealth of expertise in the culinary industry, having worked at The Langham, one of London's most prestigious hotels, in the past. Her television appearances extend beyond Bake Off: The Professionals. Cherish also previously appeared on Channel 4's Heston's Great British Food. Moreover, she's absolutely no stranger to the BBC network, having appeared on shows like MasterChef, Australian MasterChef, BBC2's An Extra Slice, and Junior Bake Off, reports Birmingham Live. The Daily Mirror has contacted Channel 4 for a statement. Cherish embarked on her culinary journey at just 14, later attending cookery school when she was 16. She honed her skills at some of Singapore's finest establishments, including the iconic Raffles Hotel and The Sheraton. Her illustrious career includes clinching the 2000 Culinary Olympics, cementing her status as one of the world's most esteemed bakers. This report follows the recent news that Nadiya Hussain, a former Great British Bake Off champion, left the BBC last month. Nadiya has since expressed that she felt out of place within the broadcaster's "very neat box" while airing her frustrations with the network. On the We Need to Talk podcast with host Paul Brunson, the 2015 Bake Off winner opened up about the hurdles she'd faced while transitioning into the television industry post-Bake Off fame. Nadiya expressed her thoughts on the matter, stating: "I suppose it means that they've got me exactly where they want me and utterly unbiased. And just they've got me where they want me. Neutral. And I am not neutral." She continued with a candid revelation: "I have opinions and I have things to say. They'll keep you till you're of no use to them." Reflecting on her experience, she further concluded: "And I think that's what happened. I think essentially I got lots of reasons why they couldn't commission the show."
