The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off is back tonight with a new series! Six celebrities will be putting their baking skills to the test, hoping to wow judges Paul Hollywood and the newest addition to the panel, Cherish Finden.

This celebrated pastry chef is a familiar face to fans of Bake Off, as she also judges the show’s professional spin-off, Bake Off: The Professionals.

Okay, so tonight’s episode is kicking off with a baking challenge! A bunch of celebs are trying their hand at breakfast pastries and these fancy matcha and yuzu biscuits. But the real fun starts when they have to recreate the strangest places they’ve ever slept… entirely out of cake! It sounds wild, honestly, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with.

But who are the famous faces testing their baking skills? Scroll down to find out.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2026 line-up

  • JoJo Siwa
  • Molly-Mae Hague
  • Vicky Pattison
  • Scott Mills
  • Sam Thompson.
  • Rag ‘n’ Bone Man
  • Aston Merrygold
  • Edith Bowman
  • Emmett J Scanlan
  • Ralf Little
  • Richard Herring
  • Joe Wilkinson
  • Babatunde Aléshé
  • Rose Matafeo
  • Judi Love
  • Tom Davis
  • Mark Wright
  • Nella Rose
  • Mutya Buena
  • Rose Ayling-Ellis
  • Ambika Mod
  • Roisin Conaty
  • Jon Richardson
  • Alex Brooker

Read on to find out more about this year’s cast.

JoJo Siwa

Age: 22

Job: Singer and dancer

Instagram: @itsjojosiwa

JoJo Siwa became well-known as a dancer on the show Dance Moms. She’s continued to build a successful career, starring in several Nickelodeon programs and even her own movie.

Beyond acting, the 21-year-old has also found success as a musician. Her song “Boomerang” has earned over a billion views on YouTube, and she’s now focusing on music geared towards a more mature audience.

She recently appeared on the reality show Celebrity Big Brother, becoming known to a wider audience in the UK.

Molly-Mae Hague

Age: 26

Job: Influencer and businesswoman

Instagram: @mollymae

Molly-Mae Hague became well-known in 2019 when she competed on the reality show Love Island, where she and Tommy Fury finished second. She’s also a successful influencer and businesswoman.

After that, she quickly became a huge star, attracting millions of followers. She also starred in her own documentary, “Behind it All,” which was released on Prime Video and later won a National Television Award.

Vicky Pattison

Age: 38

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @vickypattison

Vicky Pattison became well-known in 2011 as a cast member on the reality TV show Geordie Shore. She appeared on the show for three years, until 2014, and has since become a TV personality, radio host, and author.

After that, she appeared on MTV’s Ex on the Beach in 2014 and 2015. She then went on to star in her own program, Judge Geordie.

She became widely popular in 2015 when she won season fifteen of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, and her career took off after that.

She competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2025, partnering with Kai Widdrington.

Scott Mills

Age: 52

Job: Broadcaster

Instagram: @realscottmills

Scott Mills is a popular radio host who worked at BBC Radio 1 for nearly two decades, from 2004 to 2022. He now presents shows on BBC Radio 2.

Many people recognize him as the voice of Eurovision, providing commentary and insights during the event. In 2024, he and his husband, Sam Vaughan, competed in and won the show Celebrity Race Across the World!

Sam Thompson

Age: 33

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @sampthompsonuk

Sam Thompson is a well-known TV personality who first gained fame on the reality show Made in Chelsea from 2013 to 2021. He’s also appeared on several other reality programs, including Celebrity Big Brother (where he finished third), Celebrity Coach Trip, and Celebs Go Dating. Most recently, he won over audiences on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2023, earning him the title ‘King of the Jungle’.

Rag ‘n’ Bone Man

Age: 41

Job: Singer

Instagram: @ragnboneman

Rory Charles Graham, better known as Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, became famous in 2016 with his popular song “Human.” His first album, released in 2017, quickly became the best-selling debut album by a male artist in the UK for that decade.

He had a very successful year, winning awards at the BRITs, Echo Awards, and NRJ Music Awards. Since then, he’s released two more albums, with his most recent one reaching the top of the UK album charts and staying in the top ten for seven weeks.

Aston Merrygold

Age: 38

Job: Singer and dancer

Instagram: @astonmerrygold

Aston Merrygold is a singer famous for being in the boyband JLS. The group became well-known after placing second on The X Factor in 2008.

While with JLS, Marvin Humes (Merrygold) helped the group achieve five number-one hit singles and a chart-topping album. After JLS took a break, he released his own single and then competed on Strictly Come Dancing.

He began his stage career playing the Tin Man in the UK tour of The Wizard of Oz, and later performed the same role in London’s West End.

Edith Bowman

Age: 52

Job: TV presenter

Instagram: @edibow

Edith Bowman is a radio and television personality who gained popularity as the co-host of “Colin and Edith” and “The Radio 1 Review” on BBC Radio 1.

I’ve seen a lot of Reggie Bowman on TV over the years. He’s hosted shows like Hitlist UK and Top of the Pops, and he’s always a familiar face when it comes to festival coverage – I remember seeing him at Glastonbury, T in the Park, and Reading & Leeds. He really knows how to bring the energy of those events to the screen.

Emmett J Scanlan

Age: 47

Job: Actor

Instagram: @scandalous_13

Emmett J Scanlan is an actor who’s appeared in popular shows like Hollyoaks, Peaky Blinders, Kin, and The Tower. He recently starred in the film How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.

Ralf Little

Age: 46

Job: Actor

Instagram: @ralf.little

Ralf Little is an actor who’s popular for his work on shows like The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, and Death in Paradise.

Lately, I’ve really been enjoying his work on the U series, especially because he stars with his great friend Will Mellor in ‘Will & Ralf Should Know Better.’ It’s fantastic to see their chemistry on screen!

Richard Herring

Age: 58

Job: Comedian

Instagram: @rkherring1967

Richard Herring is a comedian known for his stand-up and as one half of the comedy duo Lee and Herring, with Stewart Lee.

He’s been on several TV shows, such as Fist of Fun, Taskmaster, and Heads Up with Richard Herring.

Joe Wilkinson

Age: 51

Job: Comedian

Instagram: @gillinghamjoe

Joe Wilkinson started his career as a comedian in 2004, opening for Alan Carr and Russell Howard on their tour dates.

Throughout his career, Joe has been on popular shows like England’s Worst Ever Football Team, Him & Her, and Robert’s Web.

He’s appeared on popular comedy shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You, and Mock the Week. Last year, he was also on Last One Laughing UK and The Celebrity Traitors, but didn’t reach the finals in either competition.

Babatunde Aléshé

Age: 39

Job: Comedian

Instagram: @babatundecomedian

Babatunde Aléshé is a comedian and podcast host known for being on TV shows like Taskmaster, Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!

He, alongside friends and comedians Mo Gilligan and Eddie Kadi, launched the podcast Man Like You.

Rose Matafeo

Age: 34

Job: Comedian and actress

Instagram: @rosematafeo

Rose Matafeo is a comedian from New Zealand. She’s famous for writing and playing the lead role in the BBC Three comedy series, Starstruck.

She’s a familiar face on British television, having appeared on popular panel shows like Taskmaster, Hypothetical, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Big Fat Quiz of the Year, and QI. Recently, she co-hosted Junior Taskmaster with Mike Wozniak.

She has taken part in Celebrity Bake Off before, having appeared on the series in 2023.

Judi Love

Age: 45
Job: Comedian
Instagram: @1judilove

Judi Love is a familiar face on television, known for her regular appearances on Loose Women. She’s also competed on popular shows like MasterChef, Strictly Come Dancing, and Taskmaster. Recently, she was on Last One Laughing UK, but unfortunately, she laughed so much she had to leave the competition.

Tom Davis

Age: 46

Job: Comedian and actor

Instagram: @mrbigtomd

Tom Davis is a comedian and actor best known for playing DI Sleet in the BBC Three comedy Murder in Successville. He also starred as Gary King in the show King Gary.

He’s since been in several films and television series, such as Paddington 2, Wonka, A League of Their Own, and A Thousand Blows.

He, like Matafeo, previously competed on Celebrity Bake Off, appearing in the 2023 season.

Mark Wright

Age: 39

Job: TV personality

Instagram: @wrighty_

Mark Wright is a TV personality best known for being a cast member on The Only Way Is Essex.

He became even more famous after competing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in second place. He then continued his television appearances on Strictly Come Dancing, making it all the way to the final.

Nella Rose

Age: 28
Job: TV presenter and YouTuber
Instagram: @nellarosee

Nella Rose became well-known after starting her YouTube channel in 2016. She initially shared videos about her experiences as a university student, and this quickly led to a thriving career on social media.

After becoming popular on YouTube, Nella has expanded her career to include hosting the red carpet at the BRIT Awards and leading the Channel 4 online series, Tapped Out.

She’s also known for her work as a presenter on the show Catfish UK with Oobah Butler, her contributions to the Pressed podcast on BBC Radio 1Xtra, and her features in videos on Footasylum’s YouTube channel.

Nella was a contestant on the reality show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here in 2023, but she was one of the first two people voted off.

Mutya Buena

Age: 40

Job: Singer

Instagram: @mutyabuena

Mutya Buena is a singer and songwriter who first gained fame as a member of the Sugababes. She launched a solo career after leaving the group in 2005, releasing the album ‘Real Girl’, and later rejoined the Sugababes in 2012.

Throughout her music career, both as a solo performer and with different bands, Mutya has received several awards, including Best British Dance Act, Best Live Music, and Best Single. She also recently received an Impact Award recognizing her contributions to music.

Her TV work includes Celebrity Big Brother and Celebrity MasterChef.

Rose Ayling-Ellis

Age: 31

Job: Actress

Instagram: @rose.a.e

Rose Ayling-Ellis is an actress who gained prominence for her role as Frankie Lewis on the popular soap opera, EastEnders. Her casting was historic for the show, as she was the first Deaf actor to play a regular character. She also had a role as Bianca Sinclair in the medical drama, Casualty.

She went on to compete on and win Strictly Come Dancing with Giovanni Pernice. Their contemporary couple’s choice dance was particularly memorable, including a moment of silence to honor the deaf community, which earned a huge ovation from the audience.

I recently saw this actress in ‘Code of Silence’ and she was fantastic! She played Alison, a deaf woman who worked in a police canteen. A detective noticed how well she could read lips, and basically asked for her help to take down a really dangerous group of criminals. It was a clever role and she totally nailed it!

Ambika Mod

Age: 30

Job: Actress

Ambika Mod recently gained widespread recognition for her roles in the Netflix series One Day and the BBC drama This Is Going to Hurt. She’s also appeared in TV shows like The Stolen Girl and I Hate Suzie, and has a background in theatre, including performances in Every Brilliant Thing, Porn Play, and White Rabbit Red Rabbit.

Roisin Conaty

Age: 46

Job: Comedian and actress

Instagram: @roisinconaty1

Roisin Conaty is a comedian and actress best known for playing Jo in the show Man Down. She also created, wrote, and starred in the series GameFace.

She’s also been in the Netflix series After Life, and recently worked as an assistant to Jimmy Carr on the Prime Video show Last One Laughing UK.

Jon Richardson

Age: 43

Job: Comedian

Instagram: @jonrichardsoncomedian

Okay, let me tell you about Jon Richardson. He’s a really funny guy – a comedian and actor you might recognize from shows like ‘8 Out of 10 Cats.’ But I think he’s at his best in ‘Meet the Richardsons,’ a hilarious series that gives you a peek into his life, and, interestingly, features his ex-wife, Lucy Beaumont. It’s a surprisingly funny dynamic, and he’s brilliant in it.

I’m really enjoying Waterloo Road right now, especially Darius Donovan, who’s played by a fantastic actor! He’s the new media teacher, and he’s so likeable – he quickly gets both the students and the staff on his side with his easygoing personality.

Alex Brooker

Age: 41

Job: TV presenter

Instagram: @alex_brooker

Alex Brooker is a television presenter who’s become well-known for his work with Channel 4, especially as a co-host on the show The Last Leg with Adam Hills and Josh Widdicombe.

He also co-presented The Jump alongside Davina McCall in 2014.

The new season of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer starts on Sunday, March 22nd at 7:40pm. You can learn more about the charity and donate at su2c.org.uk.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to important documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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