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The Sun
3 days ago
- 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
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Alison Hammond's son fled home after huge rows with mum in candid revelation
Alison Hammond's son Aidan has revealed that as a child he would seek solace at his grandmother's house which was across the road every time his mum annoyed him Alison Hammond is best known for her bubbly personality while presenting This Morning along with Dermot O'Leary. However, according to her son and Celebrity Gogglebox co-star Aidan, the TV presenter wasn't always a delight to live with. Alison, 50, who soared to fame following her memorable stint on Big Brother back in 2002, made her Celebrity Gogglebox debut last night, critiquing TV shows with her rarely seen sister Saundra and her 20 year old son. Giving fans a more intimate account of his mother while growing up, Aidan revealed that he used to run away from home and stay with his grandmother, who lived across the road. And this would happen on a regular basis every time he and Alison failed to agree on certain things. Speaking on the Spin Justice podcast, Aidan said: "When we were in the flat, she (his grandmother) had a house pretty much opposite us, so we could literally leave and run across the road." He added: "So when my mum was doing my head in, I'd just go to my nan's." Before Alison's mother Maria sadly passed away five years ago, the trio enjoyed an incredibly special bond. Aidan described their relationship as "very, very close". Despite his youthful age, Aidan is no stranger to the world of TV after appearing on a number of quiz shows with his mum and starring in their very own travel show, Florida Unpacked which aired on BBC Two. He then went on to say: "She's passed away now, but we were very close all the time - me, my mum and my nan - and that was kind of the little trio." Alison will sit along side her sister and son for their debut on the popular TV show, mugs in hand ready to analyse TV shows watched by the nation. Speaking about sharing the moment with another family member apart from her son, Alison chimed in: "I'm so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my son Aidan." She said: "We've always loved watching telly together, and now we get to do it on the sofa for the nation! It's a real family affair too, because my fabulous sister Saundra is getting involved as well. " The Great British Bake Off presenter then went on to say: "Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and lots of commentary, classic Hammond style!" Alison and her family with join the cast of the new series for the charity Stand Up To Cancer. A TV source reportedly told The Sun: "Producers were impressed by the dynamic between Aidan and his mum on their new travel show, so wanted a piece of it for Celebrity Gogglebox." They added: "They're always looking for new duos to appear on the programme to keep it constantly feeling fresh, and, of course, fronting the Great British Bake Off means she's already part of the C4 family."
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
Star-studded Stand Up To Cancer special heads to Nashville
Star studded Stand Up To Cancer heads to Nashville and "Lilo & Stitch" nears $1 billion at the box office. Will Reeve reports the buzziest stories in Pop news.
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly winner and former soap star signs up for Celebrity Bake Off after milestone role
A STRICTLY Come Dancing champ is swapping choreography for cake after signing up for Celebrity Bake Off. The Sun can exclusively reveal how the actress has ticked off a "bucket list" moment by stepping foot in the iconic Channel 4 tent for its Stand Up To Cancer special. 6 6 6 Rose Ayling Ellis, who scooped Strictly 's Glitterball trophy alongside Giovanni Pernice, 34, in 2021, is now among a host of famous faces in the mix for a very different telly title - and the chance to impress judge Paul Hollywood, 59. A TV insider told The Sun: "Rose is a huge fan of the show so she jumped at the chance when she was asked. It's a bit of a bucket list moment for her. "It's a massive show, like Strictly, but without all the pressure. "With this one, she can just relax and enjoy herself - even if things go haywire in the tent, it's all for charity at the end of the day." The source added of her latest show: "It marks the latest show in what is proving to be a stellar post soap career for Rose. "She received some of the best reviews of her career in the recent ITV drama, Code of Silence, which broke barriers for having a deaf lead. "She also won Strictly, of course, which she is still loved in the eyes of the public for. "People still talk about her silent dance with Giovanni as being one of the show's greatest moments of all time." During her time on the show she relied on counting and the beat for each of her sensational performances. In her BBC documentary Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs For Change she said about her appearance on the BBC stalwart programme: 'The message I wanted to come across is that there's nothing wrong with being deaf and to show how joyful it is to be deaf." The Sun has approached a rep for Bake Off for comment. Previously, The Sun exclusively told how comedian Jon Richardson had signed up after his divorce. Other celebs who will seek Paul Hollywood's coveted handshake include Rag 'N' Bone Man, Molly-Mae Hague, comedian Babatunde Aleshe and Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa. 6 6 6
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly winner and former soap star signs up for Celebrity Bake Off after milestone role
A STRICTLY Come Dancing champ is swapping choreography for cake after signing up for Celebrity Bake Off. The Sun can exclusively reveal how the actress has ticked off a "bucket list" moment by stepping foot in the iconic Channel 4 tent for its Stand Up To Cancer special. 6 A former Strictly Come Dancing winner is set to step foot in the Celebrity Bake Off tent Credit: PA 6 2021 show champ Rose Ayling-Ellis will tick off a 'bucket list' dream by starring on the series in aid of Stand Up To Cancer Credit: PA 6 The deaf actress has been highly praised for her latest telly role in ITV drama, Code Of Silence Credit: PA A TV insider told The Sun: "Rose is a huge fan of the show so she jumped at the chance when she was asked. It's a bit of a bucket list moment for her. "It's a massive show, like Strictly, but without all the pressure. "With this one, she can just relax and enjoy herself - even if things go haywire in the tent, it's all for charity at the end of the day." read more celeb bake off EastEnders alum Rose, 30, has been deaf since birth and communicates using . She is widely recognised for breaking barriers as a deaf performer in the entertainment industry, and was the first-ever deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing , In 2024, she made history once again by becoming the first deaf presenter to host live sports coverage on television during the Paralympics in Paris . The source added of her latest show: "It marks the latest show in what is proving to be a stellar post soap career for Rose. Most read in Reality "She received some of the best reviews of her career in the recent ITV drama, Code of Silence, which broke barriers for having a deaf lead. "She also won Strictly, of course, which she is still loved in the eyes of the public for. Dan Walker reveals touching words Giovanni Pernice said about Rose Ayling-Ellis "People still talk about her silent dance with Giovanni as being one of the show's greatest moments of all time." During her time on the show she relied on counting and the beat for each of her sensational performances. In her BBC documentary Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs For Change she said about her appearance on the BBC stalwart programme: 'The message I wanted to come across is that there's nothing wrong with being deaf and to show how joyful it is to be deaf." The Sun has approached a rep for Bake Off for comment. Celebrity Bake Off 2025 line up so far Who are the celebrities that are confirmed to heading to the gingham tent? Edith Bowman Vicky Pattison Previously, The Sun exclusively told how comedian Other celebs who will seek Paul Hollywood's coveted handshake include Rag 'N' Bone Man, , comedian and Dance Moms star . 6 Rose, 30, made history as Strictly's first ever deaf contestant Credit: PA 6 She first found TV fame on EastEnders Credit: BBC 6 She is said to be a 'huge fan' of the foodie series Credit: Splash
