That's not a Hollywood handshake! Married Great British Bake Off star Paul, 51, shares a farewell kiss with newly-engaged Candice Brown, 32, after Pride of Britain Awards
- The pair were seen sharing a kiss after partying at the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday
- Former Bake Off champ Candice announced her engagement to beau Liam Macaulay last week
- Paul has been married to wife Alexandra since 1998. They share son Josh, 16
- A representative tells MailOnline that Paul was simply saying goodbye to Candice
Paul Hollywood shared a farewell kiss with former Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown after a night out at the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday evening.
The 51-year-old, who frequently rewards high-achieving bakers with an affirmative handshake on the Channel 4 show, appeared to fix his gaze on the 32-year-old before leaning in for a kiss.
In pictures originally published by The Sun, Paul cups the back of her head as he kisses her goodbye following a night out at the Grosvenor House Hotel event.
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Pictured: This is the moment married Paul Hollywood and newly-engaged Candice Brown locked lips after the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday
Baker Candice, who announced her engagement to Liam Macauley last week, was also seen toying with Paul's ear as they relaxed at the table.
The stars were letting their hair down after making a glamorous red carpet appearance at the event earlier on in the evening.
Paul and Candice, who were said to be the only stars from the show at the after-party, enjoyed each other's charming company until the early hours of the morning.
Farewell! As the television judge bid Candice a tender goodbye, the 51-year-old fixed his gaze on the 32-year-old before he leaned in to smooch the 2016 GBBO champ
A source told The Sun that the baking pair were sitting outside the bash where they sipped on champagne.
The insider also revealed Paul - who previously had an affair with his American Baking Competition's co-star Marcela Valladolid in 2013 - draped a blanket over Candice's shoulders.
Since the release of the photos, the cooking champion broke her silence as she declared the smooch was a 'goodbye peck'.
Smooch: Cosy pictures show Paul cup the back of the former GBBO champion's head as he kissed her goodbye following a fun-filled evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel
Cosy: Baker Candice, who announced her engagement to Liam Macauley last week, was also seen toying with Paul's ear as they relaxed at the table
Revealed: The GBBO duo enjoyed each other's charming company until the early hours of the morning as they perched at the table
Posting on Twitter, she wrote: ‘So invisibility cloaks are real. I was so sure you were there all night too!! Stacey Solomon, Shelagh Fogarty.
‘No kisses or hugs hello or goodbye from now on - handshakes or waves only!’
Stacey saw the humorous side as she told her one million fans she had also been happy to receive a goodbye kiss from Paul.
Sharing two tearful laughing emojis, Stacey wrote: 'Well I was the the entire time no intimate kisses from where I was standing just a goodbye peck! I got one too.'
Candice added: 'Whatttt you got a goodbye peck too? Remember handshakes and waves from now! Lovely to see you beautiful lady x' (sic)
Going strong: The Great British Bake Off stars were said to be the only stars from the show at the after-party
'You got a goodbye peck too?' Since the release of the photos, the cooking champion broke her silence as she declared the smooch was a 'goodbye peck'
They are close: The stars put on a friendly display as they posed up a storm together for a cosy selfie earlier on in the evening
Revealed: The insider also claimed the television judge draped a blanket over Candice's shoulders as the evening unfolded
Broadcaster Shelagh Fogarty also jumped to her defence following the reports by The Sun, posting: ‘I and three others were at that table and no such ‘intimate’ thing happened. Fizz was nice tho’.’
A spokesman for both Paul and Candice said what was pictured was an ‘innocent kiss on the cheek’, and that it was ‘untrue’ to describe it as an ‘intimate kiss’.
‘Following The Daily Mirror Pride Of Britain Awards, seven of us, including Paul and Candice, were seated outside waiting for cars home. The photograph is of Paul saying goodbye to each of us,’ she said in a statement.
A Great British (Bake Off) reunion! The Great British Bake Off star looked delighted to be reunited with television host Paul outside the hotel at the after-party
Of the pair, an onlooker told The Sun: 'Paul and Candice were outside together for hours and obviously had a lot of catching up. They were very relaxed, laughing and chatting'
Great fun: Paul and Candice were joined by close pals at the Grosvenor Hotel after The Pride of Britain Awards
Of the pair, an onlooker told The Sun: 'Paul and Candice were outside together for hours and obviously had a lot of catching up. They were very relaxed, laughing and chatting.
'Paul was cracking a lot of jokes which Candice lapped up. He seemed to be paying for all the champagne.
'There were lots of people inside but Paul and Candice seemed happy enough on their own.
'It raised a few eyebrows that they were cosying up together but people were saying they were the only Bake Off stars there.'
Dapper: The married hunk dressed to catch the eye in a two-piece dark blue suit, accessorised with a patterned tie and white shirt
Fabulous fun! The television judge was pictured in high spirits as he proved to be a social butterfly at the after-party
Delightful: Paul worked his irresistible charm and good looks as he mixed with the great and the good of the showbiz world
While their friendly appearance turned heads, the GBBO alumni - who's other halves Alexandra and Liam didn't seem to attend the soiree - left separately with Paul stepping into a chauffeur-driven car at 1.30am and Candice hailed a taxi, according to The Sun.
A representative for the pair, who was also present at the drinks, tells MailOnline: 'Following The Mirror Pride of Britain Awards last Monday, seven of us including Paul and Candice were seated outside waiting for cars home. The photograph was taken as Paul was saying goodbye to each of us.'
Candice's outing comes after she announced her engagement to Liam Macaulay last Sunday, following one very memorable false alarm.
Sharing the news with HELLO! magazine in a new engagement shoot, the gorgeous baker said she was 'feeling very lucky' following an 'amazing' year.
Sensational: Earlier on in the evening, the GBBO pair looked to be in great spirits as they posed at the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday
The party's not over! A source told the publication that the baking pair were sitting outside the bash, sipping on champagne while Paul draped a blanket over Candice's shoulders
Catching up: The pair were seen enjoying a friendly chat as they conversed into the early hours of the morning at the table
An onlooker said told the publication: 'Paul and Candice were outside together for hours and obviously had a lot of catching up. They were very relaxed, laughing and chatting'
Three's not a crowd! The Bake Off stars were keen on continuing the party alongside pal Stacey Solomon
Unwinding: It was clear that Candice and Paul were having a great time as they laughed and joked their way into the night
Winner: The former PE teacher won the seventh series of the Great British Bake Off on BBC last year
'I get emotional' she said. 'Because it's been such an amazing year. I feel very lucky. I've had such incredible opportunities – GBBO opened so many doors – and to top it off he puts a ring on it.'
And despite prompting speculation of a surprise engagement in late 2016, Candice revealed that the proposal was everything she'd been waiting for.
She told the story of how Liam, who she's been with since 2012, took them back to the spot where they had their first date in Bedfordshire and pulled a ring from the glove compartment of his car.
Exciting: Candice's outing comes after she announced her engagement to Liam Macaulay last Sunday, following one very memorable false alarm
Busy girl: The star says that she has had an 'amazing' year, which makes her emotional to think about
Candice recalled: 'He reached into the glove compartment, got out the ring, got down on one knee and said, "I love you, you are my world. Will you marry me?"
Liam continued: 'So I proposed in a car park. But it really meant something to us. Candice just cried for five minutes before she could say, "Yes!"'
Candice won Bake Off in 2016, on its former BBC One home, earning a handshake from Paul Hollywood for her four-tier meringue cake and impressing former judge Mary Berry with a ‘humdinger’ of a showstopper.
Something to pout about! Candice shared the news almost a year to the day since winning the Great British Bake Off (here in July)
Meanwhile, it was announced that she joined the line-up for the rebooted Dancing On Ice, which is set to kick off next year.
The baking supremo said of her signing: 'It's nerve wracking. I start my training today. I take my first steps on the ice later on. My friends call me Bambi on Ice and that's just normal day to day!'
The confirmation comes days after in was revealed Love Island star Kem Cetinay, Bucks Fizz songstress Cheryl Baker and Corrie's Brooke Vincent are all set to star on the show, which came off air in 2013.
Whip up some ice cream: Meanwhile, it was announced that she joined the line-up for the rebooted Dancing On Ice, which is set to kick off next year
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