LATEST GBBO 2017 NEWS WITH JUDGE, CONTESTANT AND HOST UPDATES

Courgettes in a chocolate cake? Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown shocks fans with wacky hibiscus and gin cake recipes in new cook book

15/07/17 16:57

13/07/17 07:22

The Great British Bake Off winner’s ideas include two courses that between them come to an astonishing 12,855 calories.

12/07/17 13:44

A first glimpse of the new GBBO on Channel 4 did not feature any soggy bottom jokes, with executive Jay Hunt admitting the show will have a completely 'new tone'.

11/07/17 16:43

The baker, who won the popular British series in 2015, said her religion is 'incidental' to her, but that the response it garnered made her wonder if she was the 'token Muslim' on the series.

09/07/17 13:40

The 47-year-old and her fellow host Mel Giedroyc, 49, quit the hit show after Channel 4 poached the BBC flagship.

29/06/17 14:59

Great British Bake Off returns to screens imminently with a fresh new line-up.

20/06/17 08:14

The TV presenter, 49, has recalled that it took her just 'three seconds' to hang up her boots on The Great British Bake Off after being informed it was moving to Channel 4 from the BBC following seven series.

08/06/17 13:02

Mel Giedroyc has told Lorraine Kelly that there's definitely benefits to not being on The Great British Bake Off any longer.

29/05/17 00:53

The new judge replacing Mary Berry said she wants The Great British Bake Off to shun sugar and fat-filled recipes in favour of healthier treats. Prue Leith said it's time for the country to get healthy.

25/05/17 14:21

The celebrity chef has teamed up with Diabetes UK on a healthy eating campaign. She shares tasty Thai cod cakes, Ajiaco Colombian chicken soup and frozen yoghurt cake recipes.

25/05/17 07:28

Despite being the only original star of the Great British Bake Off to return to the new series, Paul Hollywood has reportedly found it a little awkward.

17/05/17 11:22

PhD student Daniel Rough, 25, of Rothiemay, Scotland, developed an eating disorder after he became obsessed with counting calories and over-exercising.

15/05/17 08:20

Publicly naming and shaming her as a 'denizen of the weight loss industry', 25-year-old Ruby has critiqued Tess for claiming to stand up for body positivity.

15/05/17 01:21

The comedienne, 47, addressed the Bake Off reboot by discussing The Replacement, joking: 'A show about how stressful it can be when someone takes over your job...'

12/05/17 19:46

The baking superstar looked to be having a fantastic night of larks, as she preened and posed outside the club with her pal.

10/05/17 11:16

The Great British Bake Off's Ruby Tandoh has slammed chefs such as Nigella Lawson and Tom Kerridge - branding them 'dull snobs' of the food world.

09/05/17 12:58

Mary Berry gave an address to the Cambridge Union on Monday night, speaking to students about the Great British Bake Off and her own experiences and career path.

07/05/17 00:33

Mel Gieldroyc lands first primetime presenting job since leaving Bake Off. But this time she's going it alone hosting BBC1's new music competition Pitch Battle inspired by the hit film Pitch Perfect.

01/05/17 22:32

As he headed into the much-loved Bake Off tent on Saturday, the celebrity chef, 51, flashed his pearly whites while cutting a casual figure in jeans and a quilted coat to kick-start filming for the show.

26/04/17 17:09

Daisy Payne, 94, of Brighton, Sussex lost £600 she was planning to use to pay bills and buy shopping when she realised someone had stolen her cash.

21/04/17 16:41

The Bake Off judge said she brought children up with strict 'Victorian' values. She and her husband Rayne Kruger would had a drink at 7pm when they were asleep.

21/04/17 09:37

Great British Bake Off bosses have decided to increase the show's running time to 75 minutes to maximise the profit it can make from advert breaks, keeping the content the same length.

19/04/17 14:18

Bake Off star Ruby Tandoh (pictured) has roasted celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge and the Hairy Bikers for publishing diet books which are 'self-serving and fat-phobic'.

14/04/17 13:51

A new photograph released by Channel 4 shows Paul Hollywood, 51, Sandi Toksvig, 58, Noel Fielding, 43, and Prue Leith, 77, posing in front of a cake table ahead of the new Bake Off series.

14/04/17 08:22

Channel 4 have finally teased an official image of the brand new line up for The Great British Bake Off, following their deal last summer to buy the show from the BBC.

12/04/17 15:32

Candice Brown, 32, looked sensational as she flaunted a number of sweet treats at the Tot Cross Buns photocall at the Primrose Bakery in Covent Garden, London on Wednesday.

05/04/17 04:34

Tuesday night's Bake Off: Creme De La Creme sent tongues wagging due to the new judge Angus Deayton and their 'boob-shaped' desserts.

28/03/17 14:53

Mary Berry, 82, is devoted to making her home cooking accessible to all. But her new show reveals her own life in Buckinghamshire is anything but ordinary.

28/03/17 12:37

The former Great British Bake Off star had compared Piers' signature spaghetti bolognese recipe to that of Mary Berry, but left him reeling when he suggested his dish wasn't up to scratch/

27/03/17 01:53

The 29-year-old has revealed that she is a 'massive fan' of Bake Off and would love to try her hand at the cooking competition after she was unable to take part last year due to work.

26/03/17 02:53

The father of Noel Fielding's ex-girlfriend said he was 'surprised' the comic (pictured with former flame Delia Gaitskell) got the job to present the Great British Bake Off as he couldn't even cook.

24/03/17 15:04

The loved baker, 51, took to Instagram on Friday morning to show off his budding bromance with his new co-star Noel Fielding ahead of the latest series of Great British Bake Off.

24/03/17 00:17

The new judge on the Great British Bake Off is demanding legally enforceable minimum nutrition standards for hospital food.

23/03/17 14:04

The comedian cut a casual figure when he stepped out in London on Wednesday alongside his partner Lliana Bird, sporting his usual eclectic, rock 'n' roll inspired attire

23/03/17 11:51

With a history of drug use and surreal comedy, Noel Fielding was the most controversial new addition to the Great British Bake Off line-up.

21/03/17 11:17

X-rated lyrics to Noel Fielding's song with Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno —has been uncovered - leaving GBBO bosses fearful of losing the baking series' familial viewership.

20/03/17 17:52

The 81-year-old presenter saw assets in UK-based Mary Berry Limited rise by £750,000 to £1.2million and a rise of £100,000 at Mary Berry Merchandising.

20/03/17 16:12

Last week, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig were announced as the new front people of the show while Prue Leith will be Paul's fellow judge - in a move the TV star branded 'perfect and exciting'

20/03/17 09:55

The Mighty Boosh star, 43, appeared pensive as he stepped out - while sporting an eccentric ensemble - for the first time since Channel 4 confirmed its new lineup for the hit baking show

19/03/17 12:02

On Thursday it was announced that comedians Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding would be the new hosts, with cookery writer Prue Leith, 77, taking over from Mary Berry.

19/03/17 00:19

According to The Sun , the likes of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and comedic duo French and Saunders had turned down the job, leaving show bosses concerned about the new line-up.

18/03/17 16:25

Fans of the Great British Bake Off had mixed reactions to the news that Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will be the new series hosts. 

17/03/17 07:29

The trio will join expert new judge Prue Leith, as well as show stalwart Paul Hollywood, when the series returns to screens later this year on Channel 4.

15/03/17 09:18

The culinary legend, 77, has detailed her love life with 'toyboy' husband John Playfair, 70, who she married five months ago.

14/03/17 00:33

Prue is terrified of 'doing a Chris Evans' but admitted she would love the chance to pick up Mary Berry’s mantle and become a presenter on The Great British Bake Off.

13/03/17 20:02

Stepping out amid the great British Bake Off rumours, Michelle Keegan ensured to focus on her fine form as she headed to a workout session in Essex on Monday.

13/03/17 13:12

South African cookery writer Prue Leith, 76, is expected to sign a deal with Channel 4 for around £200,000 to replace Mary Berry - which dwarfs the £70,000 Mary, 81, was paid by the BBC.

13/03/17 09:51

The monster bake measures four feet in diameter - 23 times bigger than normal. It was made by 2013 Bake Off champion Frances Quinn at a bakery in Nottinghamshire.

12/03/17 02:54

She may be known for her acting, but Michelle Keegan's baking skills could soon be put to the test as producers hope to line her up for the Celebrity Bake Off.

10/03/17 09:36

The baker (pictured) earned £200,000 for each Bake Off series at the BBC. But he is believed to be receiving £400,000 to be the frontman when the show moves to Channel 4 this year.

10/03/17 01:31

 When Paul Hollywood announced he was taking the dough and joining Channel 4, many questioned his motives.

08/03/17 18:36

Television cook Prue Leith has claimed 'inedible' NHS food is preventing patients from recovering from illnesses.

07/03/17 11:12

It has now emerged that Prue Leith previously slammed cookery shows like the BBC One baking contest, branding them as interesting as 'wallpaper on TV'.

03/03/17 09:57

Going directly up against Channel 4's reincarnation of The Great British Bake Off - after they bought the format from the BBC last summer - the show has been titled The Big Family Cooking Showdown.

24/02/17 02:16

Her innuendos were famed on The Great British Bake Off, but Sue Perkins has failed to see the funny side of her neighbour’s plans to expand his house, writes SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE.

23/02/17 12:28

Mother-of-three Nadiya will star in the eight-part series for BBC Two with the aim of seeking out the most 'quirky and clever' examples of British food.

21/02/17 00:32

The former judge, 81, said anyone tempted to cry on TV should learn to 'keep going'. The normally poised star was visibly moved when Nadiya Hussain won the Great British Bake Off in 2015.

15/02/17 16:09

The plot has thickened with regards to Mary Berry's replacement on The Great British Bake Off. Earlier this week, it was revealed that veteran TV cook Prue Leith was in the running for the job.

15/02/17 08:20

Mary Berry and Prue Leith (pictured) have been described as 'like for like', but the woman set to become the new Bake Off star has a much racier past than her predecessor.

14/02/17 17:14

Prue Leith is allegedly tipped to join Paul Hollywood as a judge when the revamped show moves to Channel 4 this year.

28/01/17 00:50

According to The Sun , the journalist and TV presenter, 46, found the decision to turn down the role due to her realtionship with former show host Sue Perkins, 47.

28/01/17 00:22

Production for the revamped series appears to be underway, with TV bosses beginning the search for new stars to join lone remaining judge Paul Hollywood.

27/01/17 13:23

Her boyfriend Liam Macaulay had confirmed the couple's plans to marry leading to speculation that he was engaged to GBBO winner Candice Brown. 

27/01/17 10:42

Mary Berry, who took home Best TV Judge of the Year at the NTAs, beating Simon Cowell and Strictly Come Dancing’s Len Goodman, is everything the television industry ordinarily despises.

27/01/17 09:05

Sources tell the publication that former P.E. teacher Candice, 32, is set to score a big bucks magazine deal off the back of her nuptials

26/01/17 13:56

Mary Berry beat the likes of Strictly's Len Goodman and The X Factor's Nicole Scherzinger to win the best TV judge award at last night's National Television Awards at The O2 in South East London.

25/01/17 23:51

The National Television Awards 2017 kicked off with a joke that the crowd loved - and one that they didn't.

24/01/17 10:44

It was believed that BBC bosses intended to enforce their contract with showmakers Love Productions, which would have stopped Channel 4 doing any work on the programme.

18/01/17 00:55

Sir David Clementi said he was a fan of the Bake Off, but insisted that, after seven series, the BBC had been right to let it go, as it battled to dramatically cut its costs.

15/01/17 04:58

After reading The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters – Hussain’s 384-page novel about four Muslim sisters in an English village – writer Jenny Colgan branded Nadiya Hussain ‘greedy’.

10/01/17 13:00

GBBO could be back sooner than viewers thought, as baker applications close in 12 days' time. Love Productions, who owns the rights, is also said to be close to three new stars.

08/01/17 19:52

Nadiya Hussain says she's excited to be marrying Abdal again, 11 years later, because there will be some feeling behind her wedding vows, after marrying him the first time as strangers.

08/01/17 08:08

Panic ensued this summer when it was revealed that The Great British Bake Off not only was moving channels but that the move would involve a longer wait for season eight.

06/01/17 16:22

The rapper, 33, admitted to the chat show host that the creation of his two documentaries enabled him to focus his mind on something meaningful while 'all the other stuff was going on'.

06/01/17 12:24

No hard feelings: Former Great British Bake Off presenter Mel Giedroyc hasn't a bad word to say about Paul Hollywood, despite the chef accepting a big money deal to follow the show to Channel 4.

04/01/17 17:26

The Great British Bake Off 2016 champ was seen heading to meetings in the capital after quitting her PE teacher job for a career on screen.

04/01/17 07:50

Audiences for the UK’s most-watched TV shows on Christmas Day have fallen to their lowest level on record. Highest-rated programme Call The Midwife attracted an audience of just 9.2 million.

03/01/17 00:38

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins pose a threat to Ant & Dec's winning streak at this year's National Television Awards, after receiving a nomination in the TV Presenter category.

29/12/16 11:28

Edd Kimber, who won first series of GBBO, has shared his top cheap bakes with FEMAIL Food&Drink.; His budget bakes include meringues, lemon drizzle and apple tart.

27/12/16 13:29

Junior doctor James Morton (left), 25, from Glasgow returned to the Bake Off for the Christmas special and left viewers hot under the collar with his cute festive jumper and spectacles.

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