The Great Celebrity Bake Off confirms Strictly, Taskmaster and Love Island stars for 2022 line-up
Host Matt Lucas turns contestant for charity special.
Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas will show off his baking skills alongside a host of celebrities in the famous Bake Off tent this March for the upcoming Stand Up To Cancer 2022 specials.
Matt will be joined by the likes of TV presenter Emma Willis, former Coronation Street actress Katherine Kelly and Olympic gold medalist Sir Mo Farah.
Here is the full 2022 line-up, featuring stars from Strictly Come Dancing, Taskmaster and Love Island.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, presented by Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith, premieres later this year on Channel 4.
Alex Horne
Taskmaster's co-creator and co-host takes on a new challenge.
Motsi Mabuse
The Strictly Come Dancing judge is heading to the tent this March.
Gareth Malone
Choirmaster Gareth, who is best know for appearing on TV show The Choir, will swap singing for baking when he joins the line-up of famous faces in the tent.
"So much fun. #SU2C #GBBO Coming soon [slice of cake]," he wrote on Instagram, following the announcement.
Emma Willis
Emma has presented shows including Big Brother, The Voice UK and Cooking with the Stars.
Laura Whitmore
The host of ITV2's Love Island is joining the lineup, too.
"Getting to spend some quality kitchen time with these legends!" she wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo from the tent.
Great British Bake Off host Matt Lucas
Matt will find himself on the opposite side of the bench for the charity specials.
Ben Miller
The Death in Paradise star will be testing his baking skills.
"Hold on to your aprons, I'm going in the tent!" Ben wrote on Instagram. "A joy to be part of the national treasure that is @britishbakeoff in support of the fantastic @su2cuk. Will I get a Hollywood handshake?"
Blake Harrison
The Inbetweeners and The Great star Blake also joins this year's lineup.
"Very pleased to help out a fantastic cause like SU2C by potentially poisoning @paul.hollywood and the rest of the Bake Off team," he joked on Instagram. "Hold on to your aprons!"
TV and Radio presenter Clara Amfo
As well as her broadcasting career, Clara's also known for being a part of Strictly Come Dancing's class of 2020.
"Couldn't resist an extra slice!" Clara wrote on Instagram. "I know three incredible people who are currently in treatment for various cancers, all at different stages and I have absolutely been reminded and continually educated on the fact that this disease does NOT discriminate. So please tune in and donate to this @su2cuk @britishbakeoff and enjoy our adventures in THEEEE tent, coming soon!"
Ed Gamble
Ed co-hosts the Off Menu podcast with James Acaster, who made his own memorable appearance on the Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off special a few years ago.
"As long as I don’t become a meme, I'll be happy. @britishbakeoff for @su2cuk, coming soon," new Great British Menu judge Ed wrote.
Sir Mo Farah
Olympic and world athletics champion Sir Mo visits the tent – TV audiences may also know him from his stint on I'm a Celebrity in 2020.
Ellie Goulding
Singer Ellie is also a part of this year's celebrity Bake Off lineup.
Example
Singer-songwriter Example also joins the show.
Katherine Kelly
After rising to fame on Coronation Street, Katherine has also appeared in the likes of Happy Valley, Liar and series 2 of ITV drama Innocent.
Mawaan Rizwan
As well as acting and his stand-up career, Mawaan appeared on series 10 of Taskmaster and has written for Netflix's smash hit comedy-drama Sex Education.
Ruby Wax
Comedian, TV personality, author and mental health campaigner Ruby will be a part of this year's lineup.
Annie Mac
Bake Off also welcomes DJ, radio host and author Annie.
Sophie Morgan
Sophie was part of the team which hosted Channel 4's coverage of the Paralympic Games in 2012, 2016 and 2021. She's also made appearances on the Loose Women panel.
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Tracy-Ann's acting credits include the likes of Friday Night Dinner, EastEnders, Doctor Who and After Life.
Yung Filly
Musician and social media star Yung Filly also joins this year's Bake Off lineup.
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She started out as an intern at ELLE magazine and has worked on the picture desk of numerous national magazines such as Red, Reveal, Now, Woman and Women's Weekly before making the switch to digital and then joining Digital Spy. Andrea's role recently expanded to cover Hearst UK's entertainment portfolio, which includes DS and its fellow entertainment titles Best and Inside Soap.
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