There are so many great shows coming to our screens this spring, and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is a particular highlight that we're so excited for. And this year's star-studded edition is packed full of familiar faces, from Molly-Mae Hague to Nella Rose and Ambika Mod.
Who’s hosting and judging the celeb edition?
So what does the much-loved baking show have in store for 2026? Aside from a stellar celebrity lineup (which we’ll get to later) Paul Hollywood will also be joined by a fresh-faced new judge: internationally renowned pastry chef, Cherish Finden. For those not familiar with her work just yet, she’s revered for her exceptional technical skill in patisserie and sharp eye for detail. As ever, Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding will be hosting the show and providing plenty of laughs along the way.
Ahead of the show's launch, Cherish Finden said, “I am delighted to be joining Paul in judging Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C. Stepping from the professional kitchen into the famous Bake Off tent felt like my first day of school – my heart was racing and I had butterflies in my tummy!"
Cherish added, "Whilst I definitely haven’t left my ruler at home, judging these wonderful celebrities is about more than just precision, it’s about spreading joy and supporting a meaningful cause. To be part of SU2C and see the contestants push themselves out of their comfort zone for such a good cause was simply brilliant.”
When is Celeb Bake Off on Channel 4?
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer will air on Channel 4 this spring. We'll keep you posted on an official release date.
Celeb Bake Off 2026 line-up
Meet the Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 cast in full:
JoJo Siwa is best known for her giant bow-adorned hair, viral YouTube hits and appearances in a variety of Nickelodeon shows. (Her hit track ‘Boomerang’ is believed to have been streamed over a billion times). Now aged 22, her career has gone from strength to strength following appearances on hit shows including So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, and our very own Celebrity Big Brother, where she finished third place. JoJo is sure to bring her infectious positive energy to the tent and take on every technical and showstopper challenge with gusto.
Molly-Mae Hague first rose to fame after appearing on the fifth season of love Island in 2019. After finding romance with Tommy Fury, Hague has barely been out of the headlines. (Who could forget where they were when they heard about Molly and Tommy's unprecedented breakup?) Now a mother of one to daughter Bambi, business owner of her own fashion line Maebe, and much-loved influencer, we can't wait to see how she fares under Paul Hollywood's watchful eye.
Native Geordie, Vicky Pattison has many strings to her bow including radio presenter, TV presenter, and media personality. While her career began on MTV's reality show Geordie Shore in 2014, she's now earned her place as a respected documentary host, shining a light on important topics such as revenge porn and AI deepfakes. In 2025, she also appeared on the 23rd season of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. She's sure to make a big impression on the show and we can't wait to see how she tackles a Technical.
Radio host Scott Mills launched his career on the BBC in the '90s and hosted The Scott Mills Show from 2004 until 2022. He's now made the switch to BBC Radio 2, where he hosts the flagship breakfast show every morning. Alongside acting and a stint as the UK commentator for the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest, Scott also won the second series of the BBC's Celebrity Race Across the World with his partner Sam. Will his baking skills be as adept as his map-reading, we wonder?
Rory Graham, known as Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, is the soulful singer and songwriter behind smash hits Time To Love, Human and Skin. His signature baritone sound blends soul, blues and hip-hop and earned him a platinum, chart-topping debut album Human, along with numerous BRIT Awards. The gentle giant is sure to approach every baking challenge with the calm and low-key energy he's famed for.
Irish actor Emmett J Scanlan is best known for his roles playing some of the screen's most popular villains. From Hollyoaks to Peaky Blinders, Guardians of the Galaxy, and MobLand, his IMDB is as impressive as his steely gaze. We'd put money on Paul Hollywood meeting his match when it comes to that signature poker face, too.
Peterborough-born Aston Merrygold is a singer, songwriter and TV personality who originally shot to fame on The X Factor in 2008 when he became a member of boyband JLS. Ashton was known for his acrobatic moves when performing on stage, leading him to appear on the 15th series of Strictly Come Dancing and holding a judging spot on Sky One's Got To Dance. He now DJs alongside recording his own solo music.
Household name Edith Bowman is a Scottish DJ, TV presenter and podcast host. Bowman's career has spanned over two decades, appearing across BBC Radio 3, 4, 5Live, 6 Music, and Virgin Radio. She also hosts a critically acclaimed podcast called Soundtracking with Edith Bowman. Bowman's broadcasting experience obviously makes her no stranger to performing under pressure, so let's see how she does when armed with a wooden spoon rather than a mic.
Ralf Little is one of the most recognised faces of British TV known for comedy classics including the BBC's The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, and more recently Death in Paradise. The Manchester-born thespian is well known for his cheeky chappy persona and down-to-earth attitude that's sure to mesh well with both the hosts and fellow contestants.
Richard Herring describes himself as a comedian, writer, blogger and podcaster - not to mention 'the world's premier semi-professional self-playing snooker player'. The British stand-up comedian started his acclaimed podcast Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast during lockdown, later taking it on tour in 2023. He now shares his array of content on his personal YouTube channel and Substack. It's clear Herring is comfortable juggling many plates which should serve him well on The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Comedian and stand-up Joe Wilkinson is best known for appearing as Rachel Riley's assistant on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, before later becoming a much-loved regular panellist. If you watched Prime's latest comedy gameshow, Last One Laughing, you'll know just how talented a comedian Joe is — not to mention how well he holds his nerve. We can't wait to see how he handles any mention of a stiff peak.
An award-winning stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor, Babatunde Aleshe has fast become a well-known face and voice across British media. Aleshe has appeared everywhere from channel 4's Gogglebox, The Jonathan Ross Show, Live At The Apollo and The Last Leg. His High Expectations tour is also due to roll out across Europe this year. While his jokes rarely fall flat, let's hope the same can be said for his cakes.
Balancing out the male-heavy comedic presence inside the tent is Rose Matafeo. A comedian and actress, Matafeo is originally from New Zealand, where she first made her mark on a late-night comedy sketch show, Funny Girls. She's since been a regular contestant on Channel 4's Taskmaster, later presenting the junior version for children. You may also know her for starring alongside Nikesh Patel in the BBC sitcom, Starstruck. We can't wait to see how the offbeat comedian handles the chaos that's sure to ensue inside the tent.
Judi Love is a British comedian, TV presenter and actress. She's also a regular panellist on ITV's Loose Women, and appeared on the 19th series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. She's tipped to do quite well in this series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off thanks to the culinary talents she showcased back in 2020 on the BBC's Celebrity MasterChef, where she came third. Will this give her an edge over her fellow contestants?
In our humble opinion, the BBC’s King Gary is one of the most underrated comedy sitcoms ever, so we can’t wait to see more of Tom Davis on The Great Celebrity Bake Off. The British comedian, actor and writer began his working life as a scaffolder, owing to his improvised, observational comedy style that’s inspired by his working-class background. He created and wrote award-winning TV shows, including Murder in Successville, King Gary, as we mentioned, and The Curse. You may also recognise him from Paddington 2. Expect no frills banter and generous slices of cake.
Essex-born Mark Wright first burst onto our TV screens in ITV2's scripted reality show, The Only Way is Essex — or TOWIE as it's more commonly known. He's since become a popular media personality, appearing on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ITV's I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!. He also hosts a weekly radio show on Heart FM. Now a father and husband to Michelle Keegan, we're looking forward to seeing how far his domestic skills take him in the tent.
Nella Rose is a British-Congolese media personality and award-winning presenter with a huge You Tube following. You may otherwise know her for MTV's documentary-style series Catfish UK, or her 2023 appearance on ITV's I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Her larger-than-life personality is sure to bring lots of fun and antics to the tent.
Singer and songwriter Mutya Buena is one-third of the British pop act, the Sugababes. The band had three multi-platinum albums and four UK number one singles in the UK before Mutya pursued a solo career. The original trio then reunited in 2012, and were named as GLAMOUR's Women of The year in 2025. As such, we hold a special place in our hearts for Mutya, and we can't wait to see how she conquers the many challenges The Great Celebrity Bake Off brings.
Comedian, actor and podcaster Jon Richardson is the unassuming funny man known for his appearances on Channel 4's 8 out of 10 Cats, and DAVE's much-lauded sitcom Meet the Richardsons. He also appears on an array of comedy shows, including Have I Got News For You, Taskmaster, and Would I Lie To You. For reasons we can't quite explain, we can see him being a dab hand at a Victoria sponge.
There are fewer moments in TV history quite as awe inspiring as Rose Ayking-Ellis winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 as the show's first deaf contestant. Aside from her obvious dancing talent, the British actor, author and producer is a force to be reckoned with appearing in a host of TV shows including Eastenders, Code of Silence, Ludwig and Doctor Who. Rose has also showed her comedic side more recently on Channel 4's Taskmaster. We're sure she'll take on The Great Celebrity Bake Off just as successfully as she does everything else.
Sam Thompson is the loveable TV personality best known for appearing on Made in Chelsea alongside sister Louise. He’s well known on the reality TV circuit winning the 2023 series of I’m a Celebrity get Me Out of Here! and appearing on Celebs Go Dating and SAS: Who Dares Wins. Never one to take himself too seriously, Sam's sure to bring a lot of comedic value to this season while supporting the other contestants along the way.
Roisin Conaty is one of our all-time favourite British comedians, who we first fell in love with after watching GameFace — a TV sitcom she not only wrote but starred in. Roisin also played the unforgettable Roxie in Ricky Gervais's Netflix hit series, After Life, and is yet another regular on channel 4's Taskmaster. We can already anticipate the chaos.
Alex Brooker is a broadcaster, comedian and co-host, appearing on Channel 4's The Last Leg since 2012. Born with congenital abnormalities of his hands and arms, Alex is a disability advocate and plays for the Leeds Rhinos’ Foundation PDRL (Physical Disability Rugby League) team — when he's not gracing our screens, of course. We're expecting pranks and japes galore.
We can barely look at actress Ambika Mod without welling up at the thought of her stellar performance in Netflix's limited series, One Day. She was also in the BBC's revered drama series This is Going to Hurt and Disney+'s ‘The Stolen Girl. In contrast to her more serious acting roles, Ambika is also a stand-up comedian and regularly performs at The Free Association in London. We can't wait to see her go toe-to-toe with the rest of the cast.
