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The Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Celebrity Bake Off shock as former contestant makes surprise comeback two years after losing show
COMEDIAN Rose Matafeo is making a return to the The Great Celebrity Bake Off tent in a historic first. The Kiwi star, 33, first appeared on the Channel 4 reality show in 2023 and her comeback will be the first time a celebrity has returned to the baking tent. 4 4 A source told The Sun: "Rose did it a couple of years ago but is coming back for the next series, which has just been filmed. "It won't air until next year, but it's really exciting." The source added: "It's the first time a contestant has returned and the reason behind why she's been able to come back will be explained onscreen. "It's a big surprise that producers want to keep secret." The Sun approached Channel 4 for comment. Rose will once again join the special series which serves as a Stand Up 2 Cancer charity special. The comedian starred alongside Friends legend, David Schwimmer in the 2023 series, as well as former Little Mix singer, Jesy Nelson and actor Tom Davis. The American actor beat Rose to be named the top baker on the day, and even dissed her efforts leading to Rose labelling him as "rude." Rose is just one of many big names announced for the upcoming season of the cancer charity fundraiser, with Towie legend Mark Wright also joining the line-up. Hollywood star Ambika Mod, who rose to prominence in This Is Going To Hurt, and shot to stardom in One Day, was the most recently announced star. The Sun exclusively revealed that the hit Channel 4 show snapped Ambika up, and she will appear in the upcoming Celebrity Bake Off series. "Bosses were thrilled to sign Ambika up - she's a fan of the show so loved doing it," a source told us. Former Geordie Shore Vicky Pattison star has signed up to be judged by the likes of Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. We previously revealed that Babatunde Aleshe has also signed up for the Stand Up To Cancer special. He will joining the likes of Love Island 's Molly-Mae Hague and former Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa. Other names include RAG 'N' Bone Man, Edith Bowman, and 8 Out of 10 Cats favourite Jon Richardson. 4
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mark Wright signs up for huge reality show with star-studded line-up four months after becoming a dad
MARK Wright has signed up for a huge reality show with a star-studded line-up four months after becoming a dad. The ex-Towie star and radio presenter is making his return to TV. 3 3 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, a daughter named Palma in May this year. Mark is just one of the latest celebrities to sign up to the latest series of Celebrity Bake Off. Hollywood star Ambika Mod, who rose to prominence in This Is Going To Hurt, and shot to stardom in One Day, was the most recently announced star. The Sun exclusively revealed that the hit Channel 4 show snapped Ambika up, and she will appear in the upcoming Celebrity Bake Off series. "Bosses were thrilled to sign Ambika up - she's a fan of the show so loved doing it," a source told us. We previously revealed that Babatunde Aleshe has also signed up for the Stand Up To Cancer special. He will joining the likes of Love Island 's Molly-Mae Hague and former Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa. Other names include RAG 'N' Bone Man, Edith Bowman, and 8 Out of 10 Cats favourite Jon Richardson. Mark is returning to TV after first rising to fame on ITV reality series, The Only Way is Essex. 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. 3
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hollywood star signs up for Celeb Bake Off after huge Netflix hit that had viewers in floods of tears
A HUGE Hollywood star has signed up for Celebrity Bake Off. Stunning star Ambika Mod, who rose to prominence in This Is Going To Hurt, and shot to stardom in One Day, will soon be cooking up a storm on Bake Off. 5 5 The 29-year-old star is currently filming her first massive Hollywood film with Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans and Salma Hayak - Sacrifice, an upcoming action adventure comedy film. The Sun can exclusively reveal that the hit Channel 4 show has snapped Ambika up, and she will appear in the upcoming Celebrity Bake Off series. "Bosses were thrilled to sign Ambika up - she's a fan of the show so loved doing it," a source told us. Channel 4 declined to comment. Ambika left viewers in floods of tears when she starred in hit Netflix series One Day. One Day follows university friends, Northern working-class Emma and posh Southern boy Dexter Mayhew, over 20 years. The series sees the pair revisit their relationship every year on July 15. Viewers were left in floods of "ugly tears" while watching the 10-part limited series for the first time. After watching the show, which is based on a novel, fans took to X and discussed how they felt about the emotionally charged ending. "Can we talk about the Netflix version of #OneDay now? I've never cried so much at a show in my life. I loved every minute," said one person at the time. "This adaptation is so good already I feel sick #oneday #onedaynetflix," said another. While a third wrote: "Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall acted the hell out of their characters good for them. "You made me cry in an ugly way, but good for them." In one interview, Ambika opened up about how she relates to her One Day character Emma. Ambika Mod's career so far AT just 29 years of age, Ambika has a glowing career ahead - but let's take a brief look at her career so far. After studying at university, Ambika starred in a series of small films such as Fair Bnb, Granddaughter, The Sacrifice (aka Leila Margot) and Pet Name. Her breakthrough role then came when she played a starring role in This Is Going To Hurt where she played the role of Shruti Acharya, a struggling junior doctor. Ambika was then chosen for the 2022 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort and received the Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Actress for her role in This Is Going To Hurt. Her next role came as Emma in One Day, alongside Leo Woodall. She won the Netflix New Talent award for the role. She said: "I do relate to Emma. "We're both hard grafters, people on the outskirts. "Emma's spent three years at the same uni as Dexter and he hasn't really noticed her. "I was also a bit of a wallflower growing up. "I wasn't invited to parties and I never won a school prize.' Ambika comes from humble beginnings and has worked hard to get to where she is. She grew up in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, with her younger sister Priya and their parents, who are both Indian immigrants. 5
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood star signs up for Celeb Bake Off after huge Netflix hit that had viewers in floods of tears
She has starred in two massive hits - and is due to star in a huge Hollywood flick soon BAKING BABE Hollywood star signs up for Celeb Bake Off after huge Netflix hit that had viewers in floods of tears Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE Hollywood star has signed up for Celebrity Bake Off. Stunning star Ambika Mod, who rose to prominence in This Is Going To Hurt, and shot to stardom in One Day, will soon be cooking up a storm on Bake Off. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Ambika Mod has signed up for Celebrity Bake Off Credit: Getty 5 She rose to prominence in This Is Going To Hurt Credit: BBC Press Handout 5 She then shot to super stardom in One Day Credit: �2022 Netflix, Inc. The 29-year-old star is currently filming her first massive Hollywood film with Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans and Salma Hayak - Sacrifice, an upcoming action adventure comedy film. The Sun can exclusively reveal that the hit Channel 4 show has snapped Ambika up, and she will appear in the upcoming Celebrity Bake Off series. "Bosses were thrilled to sign Ambika up - she's a fan of the show so loved doing it," a source told us. Channel 4 declined to comment. Ambika left viewers in floods of tears when she starred in hit Netflix series One Day. One Day follows university friends, Northern working-class Emma and posh Southern boy Dexter Mayhew, over 20 years. The series sees the pair revisit their relationship every year on July 15. Viewers were left in floods of "ugly tears" while watching the 10-part limited series for the first time. After watching the show, which is based on a novel, fans took to X and discussed how they felt about the emotionally charged ending. "Can we talk about the Netflix version of #OneDay now? I've never cried so much at a show in my life. I loved every minute," said one person at the time. Official trailer for 'One Day' on Netflix "This adaptation is so good already I feel sick #oneday #onedaynetflix," said another. While a third wrote: "Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall acted the hell out of their characters good for them. "You made me cry in an ugly way, but good for them." In one interview, Ambika opened up about how she relates to her One Day character Emma. Ambika Mod's career so far AT just 29 years of age, Ambika has a glowing career ahead - but let's take a brief look at her career so far. After studying at university, Ambika starred in a series of small films such as Fair Bnb, Granddaughter, The Sacrifice (aka Leila Margot) and Pet Name. Her breakthrough role then came when she played a starring role in This Is Going To Hurt where she played the role of Shruti Acharya, a struggling junior doctor. Ambika was then chosen for the 2022 BAFTA Breakthrough cohort and received the Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Actress for her role in This Is Going To Hurt. Her next role came as Emma in One Day, alongside Leo Woodall. She won the Netflix New Talent award for the role. She said: "I do relate to Emma. "We're both hard grafters, people on the outskirts. "Emma's spent three years at the same uni as Dexter and he hasn't really noticed her. "I was also a bit of a wallflower growing up. "I wasn't invited to parties and I never won a school prize.' Ambika comes from humble beginnings and has worked hard to get to where she is. She grew up in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, with her younger sister Priya and their parents, who are both Indian immigrants. 5 The new Celeb Bake Off series is gearing up to be a good one Credit: Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon / Love Productions
Wales Online
07-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Straighteners that are 'better than GHD' reduced by £49 in early prime day sales
Straighteners that are 'better than GHD' reduced by £49 in early prime day sales Amazon's Prime Day sale begins tomorrow, July 8, but the shopping giant has released some early deals including a reduction on a hair straightener that rivals 'professional' stylers The straightener has six different heat settings (Image: Getty Images ) Amazon Prime Day (s) is almost upon up as the mass sale from the shopping giant commences on July 8 until July 11. To get shoppers excited for the upcoming event, Amazon has already begun slashing the prices of some items, such as a pair of straighteners that beauty fans call 'better than GHD'. The BaByliss Smooth Pro 235 Hair Straighteners usually retail at £80 but Amazon is currently offering them for £31.99 - beating Argos' price tag of £40. With 60% off for the regular sizing, the Smooth Pro Wide BaByliss straighteners are also available for £34.49. Crafted with nano-ceramic plates that have ionic technology, the straighteners are made to glide over the hair straightening it whilst eliminating static and frizz. The stylers' Advanced Ceramics heating system also ensures speedy styling as it has an ultra-fast heat-up that remains consistent throughout every section. Read more: One Day star Ambika Mod looked chic at Glastonbury - and her outfit is on sale Read more: Practitioner-grade 55p-a-day supplement for thinning hair makes it 'healthy, happy' The hair gadget also comes with six digital heat settings, which is unlike more expensive products like GHD's original stylers which are set at 185°C for 'optimum styling'. Costing £139, the straighteners also have Single-zone™ technology to ensure consistent heat distribution and floating plates for 'effortless styling that leaves hair feeling softer'. For a pair of straighteners that have nine temperature settings ranging from 150 to 230C, the Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener from Boots costs £27.26 down from £79. Rivalling the deal on Amazon, these stylers have Advanced Ceramic coated plates that come infused with Moroccan Argan Oil with Vitamin E for an 'ultra glossy' finish with customers stating their hair is "94% smoother and sleeker'. Shop the deal £80.00 £31.99 Amazon Buy Now on Amazon Product Description BaByliss Smooth Pro 235 Hair Straighteners However, the BaByliss straighteners have been praised by hair care buffs for being 'just as good as professional ones' with some saying they're better for curling hair too thanks to their sleek design. One person who left a five star review raved: "My ghds broke and was looking for a replacement pair, however could not afford the price of ghds. These are just as good and look/feel professional. Slightly thinner than my old straighteners which has been better for curling. I find it much easier to do with these than my old ones, especially as you can increase the heat to keep the curl." Someone else simply stated: "Amazing hair straighteners, leaves my hair so smooth and love how I can pick the heat." It seems that the performance of the straighteners has seriously impressed some users with the only disappointment for one person being that the straighteners came 'poorly packaged'. The BaByliss Smooth Pro 235 Hair Straightener is usually £80 (Image: BaByliss ) They shared of their experience: "These were poorly packaged and the box open at one end. Looked like they had fallen out of the box in transit as they weren't put back in properly wrapped. No tape to fasten the box closed and in the original box so it was damaged. Performance wise, they are great straighteners and work well on my frizz prone fine hair better than other straighteners. The rating is lower because of the packaging." Despite the packaging, the quality of the product has been marvelled at by many - showcased in its 4.5 star rating - and one shopper even thinks they've not a patch on more expensive alternatives. "I had my faithful first generation GHDs for around 16 years. But I literally used them to death. When they stopped working I bought another pair of GHDs from GHD directly. However, these weren't a patch on my first ones. The plates kept catching in my hair and pulling one or two hairs out each time I used them. And they didn't seem to get as hot as my first pair. After straightening as soon as I left the house my hair would frizz up immediately and just looked like a bouffant mess. I sent them back. I tried my friend's Cloud 9 but I didn't like how hot the outsides got. Article continues below "These Babyliss straighteners had been recommended by Guardian beauty journalist Sali Hughes and they were cheap so I got these to tide me over while I searched for a long term solution. But these are amazing! My hair has never looked so straight or glossy. I actually prefer them to my first GHDs (which were around £100 back in 2005)." The BaByliss Smooth Pro 235 Hair Straighteners are on sale at Amazon for £31.99 for a limited time only.
