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Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Anna Richardson reveals the celebrities desperate to appear on a special Naked Attraction
NAKED Attraction anchor Anna Richardson has let slip the two huge celebs "begging" to be on the cheeky reality TV series. The Channel 4 programme, which returned to screens last year but is currently on hiatus, sees hopefuls look for love while starkers. 6 Naked Attraction host Anna Richardson has revealed the two huge celebs who have been 'begging' for a spot on the show Credit: Channel 4 / Nicky Johnston 6 The cheeky Channel 4 series sees hopefuls look for love while starkers Credit: Channel 4 6 Anna said Blue singer Duncan James would be 'amazing' Credit: Getty Each contestant is given six potential matches who are standing by in different booths. Over the course of the show they're bodies are revealed from top to bottom before the hopeful picks one to take on a date. Naked Attraction first launched back in 2016 and recently wrapped its 12th saucy series - yet bosses have said it has no plans to return after a slew of Ofcom complaints. Yet Anna, 54, has told some famous faces are craving to be in the mix if it does. She confessed: "We have had a couple of people go 'oh, I'd do that'. "I can't ever get Duncan from Blue off me basically, he was begging to be on the show - and he would be amazing." Anna added to The Daily Star: "I know that ages ago Scott Mills joked about coming on, I still hold out hope. "Strangely, it's always guys. So I think the boys that are really proud of their w*****s are the ones that are really keen to get on. "But I was still advocating for some girls to come on. Naked Attraction viewers seriously distracted by Channel 4 contestant branding him 'elephant in the room' after body reveal "I think if you're very pleased with your boobs, then they seem to be more open to it. "But, it's mainly the boys who know they've got a lot to show off…I think.' Previously, TV presenter India Willoughby, 57, previously revealed she was originally approached to take part in a Celebrity edition of the show in aid of Stand Up to Cancer. However plans for the show were then shelved as producers couldn't find enough people wanting to take part. Meanwhile, the show has gained attention for its explicit content and unconventional approach to dating, as well as sparking discussions about body positivity and attraction. Interestingly, the unusual dating style is a winning combination for long-term love. There are couples who are STILL together after meeting on the programme, including series one's Gemma and James, and series two's Josh and Rob. 6 She said DJ Scott Mills had 'joked' about starring on the show Credit: Getty 6 It first hit screens in 2016 Credit: Channel 4
Daily Record
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Celebrity Bake Off's Rhod Gilbert opens up on the cancer side effects he is still struggling with
Comedian Rhod Gillbert, will return to screens this weekend for a repeat special of the The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer after his own tough battle with the disease. The Welsh comic, 56, was previously diagnosed with stage 4 head and neck cancer in June 2022 and underwent extensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy to fight off his illness. Rhod bravely documented his experience with cancer in a special film for Channel 4 in 2023 and received his all clear diagnosis that same year in October. The funny man previously spoke of his new lease of life after returning to his good health, telling the BBC that everything felt a lot more 'sweeter' and 'important' as he returned to touring post recovery. Despite this, he recently revealed that he has been left with issues as a result of his cancer in his neck, throat and mouth and also sometimes struggles to fully taste things. In an interview with the Mirror, he opened up the lifestyle changes he has made: "I've tried to cut down on booze, I gave up smoking, but years ago I gave up smoking anyway." He added: "I guess I'm a bit more conscious now than what I was, but equally, cancer leaves you in this weird place where you want to grab life by the short and curlies." Explaining a frustrating side effect of the condition, Rhod said while treatment has allowed him to swallow properly again, it has changed the way he tastes beverages. He said: "Everything tastes disgusting, even water, even a cup of tea. I'm still left with some problems, so tea still tastes a bit odd, lots of things taste weird still. "My taste is almost, sort of 80 per cent back to normal, my swallowing is pretty good, but at the time, you can't swallow and everything tastes disgusting." The comic said that food is also "horrible" as he explained that during his treatment he was fed by a machine straight into his stomach due to swallowing being "too painful". Despite this, Rhod has expressed how grateful he is to be in better health again, saying that he mostly feels "great" and is "happy" to be touring again. He previously said: "I can't believe really quite how well I feel, I've got problems in my neck, throat area and my mouth area, but other than that, I feel great." That's not Rhod's only personal experience with cancer as a few months after his all clear, he received the devastating news about the deaths of his friend's father and his close pal, both of whom sadly lost their battles with cancer. Rhod will be back on Channel 4 this weekend alongside Danny Dyer, Leigh Francis and Yinka Bokinni on a repeat episode of the Stand Up To Cancer charity special which first aired in March last year. During the episode, he reveals how "lucky" he feels to be there. He adds: "For me, It's really really emotional to be here. "There was a point where I didn't really know what the future held. Just to be here, to be anywhere, is pretty good." The 2025 series of Celebrity Bake Up Stand Up To Cancer came to an end earlier this month after another five episodes filled with famous faces and fabulous baking creations. The final episode of this year saw Gloria Hunniford, Ellie Goldstein, Jamali Maddix and Jim Howick all go head to head. All episodes of the show can be found on the Channel 4 app with eight seasons having aired to date.
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Why Gloria Hunniford was forced to quit Celebrity Bake Off
TV presenter Gloria Hunniford has opened up about her withdrawal from The Great Celebrity Bake Off, saying she had to leave after a 'terrible' fall that required hospitalisation. The incident occurred backstage before the "Showstopper" round, filmed last summer. Hunniford said missing the final round was a 'real shame', having prepared a family-inspired cake recipe. Despite the incident, judge Paul Hollywood offered positive feedback on Hunniford's unfinished creation, saying she had executed the concept 'really well'. Hunniford confirmed her recovery on Instagram, emphasising her support for Stand Up to Cancer, the charity for which this season of Celebrity Bake Off is raising funds.
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Gloria Hunniford forced to quit Celebrity Bake Off after being dashed to hospital
Gloria Hunniford explained that she had to be dashed to the hospital when filming Celebrity Bake Off last summer. The television presenter and Loose Women panellist, 85, is one of many famous faces taking part in the Stand Up to Cancer spin-off. Other celebrities involved include Amelia Dimoldenberg, Kate Garraway and Roman Kemp. Hunniford was present throughout the majority of the show but had to pull out before the 'Showstopper' round, with host Alison Hammond telling the other contestants that she was 'feeling unwell but she wanted us to carry on anyway'. However, Hunniford has since revealed that she had suffered a 'terrible fall' backstage and had to be quickly sent off to a hospital to be checked over. Speaking to The Mirror, she said: 'I had a terrible fall at the end of the programme, so I never got to finish it.' Talking about her showstopper piece, she added: 'I thought my dice cake looked pretty good! For me, it looked amazing, considering I'd never baked before. And the theme was inspired by my dad, it was my mother's recipe, which I really liked. I practiced it at home and gave it to my son for his birthday, so it really tied in with the family theme. I don't think I would have won, but I was really pleased with it.' During the show, the judges still attempted to give feedback on Hunniford's piece which was an egg-free four-layer chocolate cake, filled with golden syrup and vanilla filling. Paul Hollywood said: 'I like the concept. The concept is being executed really well.' Hammond added: 'Such a shame Gloria wasn't feeling very well and wasn't able to tell the story.' Hunniford further reflected on her time on the show in a video shared on Instagram where she said she was now 'fine'. 'It was a real shame that I missed being there for the showstopper because, unfortunately, I had a fall and ended up in hospital for some screening – but I was fine,' she explained. 'And I wanted to say as well that I am a great, great supporter not only of the programme, which I adore but also of Stand Up to Cancer because not only, sadly, did I lose my gorgeous daughter to cancer but last year, very sadly as well, I lost my husband Stephen. So cancer is very foremost in our family in terms of support. And I think that the programme, and what it does through the programme, is absolutely brilliant.' Thankfully Hunniford has appeared on television numerous times since the incident. Viewers watching the Channel 4 show on Sunday would have seen Ghosts actor Jim Howick crowned as this week's Star Baker.
Telegraph
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The Great Celebrity Bake Off, review: new judge Caroline Waldegrave is a lovely, calming presence
Changes of personnel on The Great British Bake Off are usually of the headline-grabbing variety. It was front-page news when Mel, Sue and Mary Berry chose not to follow the show to Channel 4. Noel Fielding was a left-field choice. Sandi Toksvig appeared to be having a nice time in the tent but quit and admitted she had never watched the show before, during or after appearing on it: 'I thought it was boring. I genuinely stood there and watched meringue dry.' The latest addition to the line-up slips in with a complete absence of fuss, in the Stand Up to Cancer charity spin-off The Great Celebrity Bake Off, to take her place as a judge beside Paul Hollywood. She was introduced as Caroline Waldegrave, with no other detail provided as to who she is or why she's here, leaving viewers to fill in the blanks – she is Lady Waldegrave of North Hill, co-owner and co-founder of Leith's School of Food and Wine, wife of former Cabinet minister William Waldegrave, and here because her friend Prue has decided to step back from judging the specials. What a lovely, calming presence she turned out to be. Beautifully polite, too. She provided a welcome balance to the guffaws of Alison Hammond. Boy, does that woman like to laugh. Adding his own hysterical laughter in this episode was comedian Chris Ramsey, one of the four contestants. I don't know who finds Chris funnier – Alison, Noel or Chris himself. He was joined by his wife, Rosie, while the other two contestants in this heat were property-presenter siblings Scarlette and Stuart Douglas. The Ramseys co-host an insanely popular podcast called Sh**ged Married Annoyed, in which they poke fun at one another's habits. They continued along those lines here, prattling on about Chris's snoring, which their fans will love. The Douglases' careers can't translate to the tent in the same way – discussions about stud walls and kitchen extensions don't have the same entertainment value – so they just got on with baking. Waldegrave, a sort of dialled-down version of Leith, wished contestants the best of luck then complimented them on their creations. 'I don't think I've ever tasted quite such a delicious carrot cake,' she said of Stuart's bake. Such praise from a cookery teacher of her experience should be worth as much as a Hollywood handshake.
