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The Independent
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Nadiya Hussain: I no longer fit BBC's ‘very neat box'
Nadiya Hussain, a Great British Bake Off winner, has spoken out after the BBC cancelled her cooking shows, including Nadiya's British Food Adventure and Nadiya's Everyday Baking. Hussain suggested the BBC dropped her because she no longer fit their 'very neat box'. She said she was not given a definitive reason for the axing, despite her shows consistently drawing strong audience figures. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the 'difficult decision not to commission another cookery show' with Hussain but maintained she remains 'a much-valued part of the BBC family'. Hussain said she is now focused on being her 'most authentic self' and finding a space in the industry where her voice is valued.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bake Off star reveals he's going to be a dad for the first time – as Alison Hammond rushes to congratulate him
The happy couple got engaged shortly after his win BUN IN THE OVEN Bake Off star reveals he's going to be a dad for the first time – as Alison Hammond rushes to congratulate him GREAT British Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell has announced he's expecting his first baby. The 29-year-old revealed his wife Lara was pregnant with a sweet snap on Instagram – while also paying tribute to his beloved football team, West Ham United. 4 2023 Winner Matty Edgell is going to be a dad Credit: Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon / Love Productions 4 Matty and Lara announced their engagement shortly after the finale Credit: Twitter - @BritishBakeOff In the photograph, Matty shared a onesie next to an ultrasound scan and an elephant comforter holding a blanket that read 'Little WHU Fan'. He captioned the picture: 'We can't wait to meet you' with a heart emoji. Following the announcement, hundreds of fans, loved ones and fellow bakers flocked to the comments to share their well wishes for the expectant parents. Show host Alison Hammond – who was seen becoming close pals with Matty while in the tent – was one of the first to send her love, writing: Congratulations 🙌🏾 how exciting' Dana Conway, who competed alongside Matty on Bake Off, wrote:''Omg stopppppppp!!!! My heart congratulations darlings xx' while Nicky Laceby added: 'Oh my goodness, big big congratulations to you both. This is such wonderful happy news xxx' Sandro Farmhouse, who appeared in Bake Off 2022, wrote: 'Awww Congratulations ❤️'. Matty appeared on the 14th series of the cooking favourite, beating Dan Hunter and Josh Smalley in the final. He celebrated his win airing by announcing he and Lara had got engaged, with Marry later saying he got down on one knee during a romantic getaway in Sorrento, Italy. The couple married in May 2024, with Matty joking on Instagram: 'Signed, sealed and delivered, she can't turn back now!' He then added. 'We had the best time celebrating our special day with the people we love the most. Thank you so much to everyone who came, you made our day what it was. Paul and Prue leave Bake Off finalist devastated after saying their cake is RAW 'Ps. How stunning does my wife look?!' Matty also revealed it was Lara who had applied for the show on his behalf, with the then-teacher not wanting to do it himself. He quit his position as a teacher last year in order to pursue baking full time, stating he wanted to seize the opportunity. Matty has become a baking influencer since his win, posting tips and tricks on TikTok to help inspire others. What happened to Bake Off winners? Great British Bake Off has launched the careers of dozens of Bakers - here's how the winners have fared after their time in the tent. Series One: Edd Kimber - Has released cookbooks and publishes recipes on his website. Has released cookbooks and publishes recipes on his website. Series Two: Joanne Wheatley - Opened her own cookery school after winning Bake Off and released two cookery books. - Opened her own cookery school after winning Bake Off and released two cookery books. Series Three: John Whaite - is now a regular face on TV for cooking segments and appeared on Strictly in 2021. is now a regular face on TV for cooking segments and appeared on Strictly in 2021. Series Four: Frances Quinn - has had her recipes appear in Vogue and is a regular contributor to BBC Good Food. - has had her recipes appear in Vogue and is a regular contributor to BBC Good Food. Series Five: Nancy Birtwhistle - The grandmother keeps herself busy with multiple specialties including baking and gardening. Launching a series of books under the Green Living brand. - The grandmother keeps herself busy with multiple specialties including baking and gardening. Launching a series of books under the Green Living brand. Series Six: Nadiya Hussein - was chosen to bake a birthday cake for Queen Elizabeth II, and has hosted multiple BBC baking shows. - was chosen to bake a birthday cake for Queen Elizabeth II, and has hosted multiple BBC baking shows. Series Seven: Candice Brown - has made several appearances on Celebrity gameshows, features frequently on morning TV shows, and runs her own pub, The Green Man, with her brother. - has made several appearances on Celebrity gameshows, features frequently on morning TV shows, and runs her own pub, The Green Man, with her brother. Series Eight: Sophie Faldo - launched Sophie Faldo's Couture Cakes as a business offering bespoke bakes for weddings and major celebrations. launched Sophie Faldo's Couture Cakes as a business offering bespoke bakes for weddings and major celebrations. Series Nine: Rahul Mandal - After winning Great British Bake Off, Rahul opted to largely step back from the limelight and return to his normal job at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. After winning Great British Bake Off, Rahul opted to largely step back from the limelight and return to his normal job at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Series Ten: David Atherton - David launched a food fitness column for The Guardian, and also released a cookbook. David launched a food fitness column for The Guardian, and also released a cookbook. Series Eleven: Peter Sawkins - On top of the traditional cookbook release, Peter - the youngest winner of the show aged 20 - returned to University of Edinburgh to complete his finance and accounting degree. - On top of the traditional cookbook release, Peter - the youngest winner of the show aged 20 - returned to University of Edinburgh to complete his finance and accounting degree. Series Twelve: Giuseppe Dell'Anno - Giuseppe has released his own cookbook based around his Italian roots. - Giuseppe has released his own cookbook based around his Italian roots. Series Thirteen: Syabira Yusoff - The research scientist has launched her own company and hosts events based around teaching others Malaysian cuisine. - The research scientist has launched her own company and hosts events based around teaching others Malaysian cuisine. Season Fourteen: Matty Edgell - Matty has become a baking influencer since his win, posting tips and tricks on TikToks, as well as recipes on Instagram. Matty has also appeared on This Morning to share his skills with the morning show audience. 4 Alison Hammond was one of the first to send her congratulations Credit: PA
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bake Off star reveals he's going to be a dad for the first time – as Alison Hammond rushes to congratulate him
GREAT British Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell has announced he's expecting his first baby. The 29-year-old revealed his wife Lara was pregnant with a sweet snap on Instagram – while also paying tribute to his beloved football team, West Ham United. 4 2023 Winner Matty Edgell is going to be a dad Credit: Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon / Love Productions 4 Matty and Lara announced their engagement shortly after the finale Credit: Twitter - @BritishBakeOff In the photograph, Matty shared a onesie next to an ultrasound scan and an elephant comforter holding a blanket that read 'Little WHU Fan'. He captioned the picture: 'We can't wait to meet you' with a heart emoji. Following the announcement, hundreds of fans, loved ones and fellow bakers flocked to the comments to share their well wishes for the expectant parents. Show host Alison Hammond – who was seen becoming close pals with Matty while in the tent – was one of the first to send her love, writing: Congratulations 🙌🏾 how exciting' READ MORE BAKE OFF Dana Conway, who competed alongside Matty on Bake Off, wrote:''Omg stopppppppp!!!! My heart congratulations darlings xx' while Nicky Laceby added: 'Oh my goodness, big big congratulations to you both. This is such wonderful happy news xxx' Sandro Farmhouse, who appeared in Bake Off 2022, wrote: 'Awww Congratulations ❤️'. Matty appeared on the 14th series of the cooking favourite, beating Dan Hunter and Josh Smalley in the final. He celebrated his win airing by Most read in TV The couple married in May 2024, with Matty joking on Instagram: 'Signed, sealed and delivered, she can't turn back now!' He then added. 'We had the best time celebrating our special day with the people we love the most. Thank you so much to everyone who came, you made our day what it was. Paul and Prue leave Bake Off finalist devastated after saying their cake is RAW 'Ps. How stunning does my wife look?!' Matty also revealed it was Lara who had applied for the show on his behalf, with the then-teacher not wanting to do it himself. He quit his position as a teacher last year in order to pursue baking full time, stating he wanted to seize the opportunity. Matty has become a baking influencer since his win, posting tips and tricks on TikTok to help inspire others. What happened to Bake Off winners? Great British Bake Off has launched the careers of dozens of Bakers - here's how the winners have fared after their time in the tent. Series One: Edd Kimber - Has released cookbooks and publishes recipes on his website. Series Two: Joanne Wheatley - Opened her own cookery school after winning Bake Off and released two cookery books. Series Three: John Whaite - is now a regular face on TV for cooking segments and appeared on Strictly in 2021. Series Four: Frances Quinn - has had her recipes appear in Vogue and is a regular contributor to BBC Good Food. Series Five: Nancy Birtwhistle - The grandmother keeps herself busy with multiple specialties including baking and gardening. Launching a series of books under the Green Living brand. Series Six: Nadiya Hussein - was chosen to bake a birthday cake for Queen Elizabeth II, and has hosted multiple BBC baking shows. Series Seven: Candice Brown - has made several appearances on Celebrity gameshows, features frequently on morning TV shows, and runs her own pub, The Green Man, with her brother. Series Eight: Sophie Faldo - launched Sophie Faldo's Couture Cakes as a business offering bespoke bakes for weddings and major celebrations. Series Nine: Rahul Mandal - After winning Great British Bake Off, Rahul opted to largely step back from the limelight and return to his normal job at the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre. Series Ten: David Atherton - David launched a food fitness column for The Guardian, and also released a cookbook. Series Eleven: Peter Sawkins - On top of the traditional cookbook release, Peter - the youngest winner of the show aged 20 - returned to University of Edinburgh to complete his finance and accounting degree. Series Twelve: Giuseppe Dell'Anno - Giuseppe has released his own cookbook based around his Italian roots. Series Thirteen: Syabira Yusoff - The research scientist has launched her own company and hosts events based around teaching others Malaysian cuisine. Season Fourteen: Matty Edgell - Matty has become a baking influencer since his win, posting tips and tricks on TikToks, as well as recipes on Instagram. Matty has also appeared on This Morning to share his skills with the morning show audience. 4 Alison Hammond was one of the first to send her congratulations Credit: PA 4 Matty won the Bake Off back in 2023 Credit: Channel 4 / Mark Bourdillon / Love Productions
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Laura Adlington gets racy as she bares her cleavage in nothing but boob tape and admits her breasts 'look and feel massive' in candid pregnancy update
Pregnant Laura Adlington shared a bold photo of herself wearing nothing but boob tape on Instagram on Sunday. The British Bake Off star, 36, proudly showed off her curves in a mirror selfie while revealing that her breasts 'look and feel massive.' The pregnant star c onfirmed the sex of her first child with her husband Matt last week, following a nine-year fertility battle. The body-positivity influencer, who was off to a wedding on Sunday, captioned the snap on her Instagram stories: 'My t**s look (and feel) MASSIVE all of a sudden.' The candid update comes after Laura reveal the couple are expecting a boy, while sharing a sweet story about how their much-wanted baby was always 'meant to be'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She confirmed her pregnancy in April after 'quietly deciding to give IVF a try' over a year ago. The television baker previously gave up her hopes of having a baby after she was told by doctors that her only chance to get pregnant was to try IVF and she would have to lose a substantial amount of weight first to qualify. Posing with an adorable teddy bear outfit, Laura revealed she and Police Community Support Officer Matt eagerly bought the dungarees not long after she'd come off the contraceptive pill in the hope that their journey to parenthood would be swift. Although Laura was initially 'excited at the thought of finally becoming a mum', she 'had no idea how long or how hard the journey ahead would be'. Alongside the sweet photograph, she wrote: 'True story: About nine years ago, not long after I'd come off the pill, we popped into Tesco to grab a few bits for a family picnic. 'Excited at the thought of finally becoming a mum, I made a beeline for the baby section and picked up this little outfit. I held it up to Matt and said, "Shall we get it?". He laughed and reluctantly agreed. And into the trolley it went. 'Back then, I had no idea how long or how hard the journey ahead would be. Months passed. Then years. Negative test after negative test. So many tears. So much heartache.' Laura admitted she found it difficult seeing her friends and family get pregnant while it wasn't happening for her and Matt - and said she came close to giving away the baby outfit on many occasions. She continued: 'One of the hardest things was watching all our friends and family get pregnant, while we kept waiting with empty arms, wondering "When is it going to be our turn?". 'Over the years, there were times we were caught short needing a baby gift, and I was tempted to give this little outfit away (I didn't really know what else to do with it) until a friend gently asked how I'd feel seeing someone's else's baby in it, and suggested I hang onto it. 'And so I did. Three house moves and nearly a decade later, this tiny outfit has quietly stayed with us, tucked in a bottom drawer, or in the corner of a room that never got touched. 'Unless on very rare occasions I'd find it while spring cleaning and would hold it close to my chest, praying one day our baby might wear it. Well, earlier this year, as many of you know, our prayers were finally answered.' Confirming the gender of the couple's baby and her feelings about expecting a boy, Laura told her followers: 'And recently we found out we're having a little boy. I'll be honest: part of me had hoped for a girl. 'But looking back, we never bought a girl's outfit – just this one. So maybe that's the universe's way of saying this was always meant to be. 'Now, this little outfit isn't just a symbol of hope. It's waiting, just like we are, for the little boy who was always meant to fill it.'
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Out of the oven and into the competitive world of baking
For several months of the year, there is at least one country show on each weekend - some weekends more than one. As the local show here came up, I had some time on my hands and decided to support the show and enter. Cooking seemed the easiest - and I already had a vague memory of whipping up treats to compete during school, so how hard could it be? I know, I was naive. My cookbooks are still packed in boxes after moving house, so I hit up my mother for a scone recipe recommendation. It was the first of many, many times I would contact my mother with a cooking query in the coming days- several occuring during the actual cooking process. There were a lot of questions to be asked, especially for a serious matter like show cooking. While I said I was naive, I'm not a complete nube to the ways of competitive cooking. I've seen enough British Bake Off, and even some in-person show judging, to know how serious it all is. I needed to make sure I had the right baking sheet, the right round cutter - the right everything. When it came to the actual baking, there were plenty of questions: "are you sure it's four cups of self-raising flour? That looks like an excessive amount of flour". Then there was the "I followed the recipe exactly but it's still too sticky. I'm adding even more flour but it's not working"! By the time I had scones in the oven, I had resigned myself to knowing I was just in the competition to make up numbers. When I pulled them out, I was even more sure - with my somewhat still unfamiliar oven disregarding the recommended times and making them darker than ideal. Then came the difficult task of selecting my six entries - I knew consistency was key and these scones were not playing the game. But I still ended up, 10 minutes before entries closed, presenting my plate of six scones and six choc chip biscuits to the section convenor, along with my entrance fee. Even at this point, I assumed it was just a donation to the society, and I forgot about it for a few days. As the show continued, I decided it was time to at least see how I went. Maybe I got a second or third? All of this is to say, I am a prize-winning baker, having claimed first-prize in the plain scones at the Orange Show! There was feedback that they were a little dark on top but very tasty. I claimed my $5 prize money - still behind financially after the cost of ingredients - but, more importantly, my ribbon, my certificate and my bragging rights. For several months of the year, there is at least one country show on each weekend - some weekends more than one. As the local show here came up, I had some time on my hands and decided to support the show and enter. Cooking seemed the easiest - and I already had a vague memory of whipping up treats to compete during school, so how hard could it be? I know, I was naive. My cookbooks are still packed in boxes after moving house, so I hit up my mother for a scone recipe recommendation. It was the first of many, many times I would contact my mother with a cooking query in the coming days- several occuring during the actual cooking process. There were a lot of questions to be asked, especially for a serious matter like show cooking. While I said I was naive, I'm not a complete nube to the ways of competitive cooking. I've seen enough British Bake Off, and even some in-person show judging, to know how serious it all is. I needed to make sure I had the right baking sheet, the right round cutter - the right everything. When it came to the actual baking, there were plenty of questions: "are you sure it's four cups of self-raising flour? That looks like an excessive amount of flour". Then there was the "I followed the recipe exactly but it's still too sticky. I'm adding even more flour but it's not working"! By the time I had scones in the oven, I had resigned myself to knowing I was just in the competition to make up numbers. When I pulled them out, I was even more sure - with my somewhat still unfamiliar oven disregarding the recommended times and making them darker than ideal. Then came the difficult task of selecting my six entries - I knew consistency was key and these scones were not playing the game. But I still ended up, 10 minutes before entries closed, presenting my plate of six scones and six choc chip biscuits to the section convenor, along with my entrance fee. Even at this point, I assumed it was just a donation to the society, and I forgot about it for a few days. As the show continued, I decided it was time to at least see how I went. Maybe I got a second or third? All of this is to say, I am a prize-winning baker, having claimed first-prize in the plain scones at the Orange Show! There was feedback that they were a little dark on top but very tasty. I claimed my $5 prize money - still behind financially after the cost of ingredients - but, more importantly, my ribbon, my certificate and my bragging rights. For several months of the year, there is at least one country show on each weekend - some weekends more than one. As the local show here came up, I had some time on my hands and decided to support the show and enter. Cooking seemed the easiest - and I already had a vague memory of whipping up treats to compete during school, so how hard could it be? I know, I was naive. My cookbooks are still packed in boxes after moving house, so I hit up my mother for a scone recipe recommendation. It was the first of many, many times I would contact my mother with a cooking query in the coming days- several occuring during the actual cooking process. There were a lot of questions to be asked, especially for a serious matter like show cooking. While I said I was naive, I'm not a complete nube to the ways of competitive cooking. I've seen enough British Bake Off, and even some in-person show judging, to know how serious it all is. I needed to make sure I had the right baking sheet, the right round cutter - the right everything. When it came to the actual baking, there were plenty of questions: "are you sure it's four cups of self-raising flour? That looks like an excessive amount of flour". Then there was the "I followed the recipe exactly but it's still too sticky. I'm adding even more flour but it's not working"! By the time I had scones in the oven, I had resigned myself to knowing I was just in the competition to make up numbers. When I pulled them out, I was even more sure - with my somewhat still unfamiliar oven disregarding the recommended times and making them darker than ideal. Then came the difficult task of selecting my six entries - I knew consistency was key and these scones were not playing the game. But I still ended up, 10 minutes before entries closed, presenting my plate of six scones and six choc chip biscuits to the section convenor, along with my entrance fee. Even at this point, I assumed it was just a donation to the society, and I forgot about it for a few days. As the show continued, I decided it was time to at least see how I went. Maybe I got a second or third? All of this is to say, I am a prize-winning baker, having claimed first-prize in the plain scones at the Orange Show! There was feedback that they were a little dark on top but very tasty. I claimed my $5 prize money - still behind financially after the cost of ingredients - but, more importantly, my ribbon, my certificate and my bragging rights. For several months of the year, there is at least one country show on each weekend - some weekends more than one. As the local show here came up, I had some time on my hands and decided to support the show and enter. Cooking seemed the easiest - and I already had a vague memory of whipping up treats to compete during school, so how hard could it be? I know, I was naive. My cookbooks are still packed in boxes after moving house, so I hit up my mother for a scone recipe recommendation. It was the first of many, many times I would contact my mother with a cooking query in the coming days- several occuring during the actual cooking process. There were a lot of questions to be asked, especially for a serious matter like show cooking. While I said I was naive, I'm not a complete nube to the ways of competitive cooking. I've seen enough British Bake Off, and even some in-person show judging, to know how serious it all is. I needed to make sure I had the right baking sheet, the right round cutter - the right everything. When it came to the actual baking, there were plenty of questions: "are you sure it's four cups of self-raising flour? That looks like an excessive amount of flour". Then there was the "I followed the recipe exactly but it's still too sticky. I'm adding even more flour but it's not working"! By the time I had scones in the oven, I had resigned myself to knowing I was just in the competition to make up numbers. When I pulled them out, I was even more sure - with my somewhat still unfamiliar oven disregarding the recommended times and making them darker than ideal. Then came the difficult task of selecting my six entries - I knew consistency was key and these scones were not playing the game. But I still ended up, 10 minutes before entries closed, presenting my plate of six scones and six choc chip biscuits to the section convenor, along with my entrance fee. Even at this point, I assumed it was just a donation to the society, and I forgot about it for a few days. As the show continued, I decided it was time to at least see how I went. Maybe I got a second or third? All of this is to say, I am a prize-winning baker, having claimed first-prize in the plain scones at the Orange Show! There was feedback that they were a little dark on top but very tasty. I claimed my $5 prize money - still behind financially after the cost of ingredients - but, more importantly, my ribbon, my certificate and my bragging rights.
