Celebrity Bake Off start date announced with huge celebs
24 celebs will show off their baking skills for charity
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While we wait for the 2026 series of The Great British Bake Off later this year, fans won’t have to go without for too long, as there’s a celebrity special coming soon to satisfy those sweet cravings!
Packed full of names from the world of TV, comedy, music and sport, The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer promises to entertain as a new set of famous faces attempt to show off their baking skills.
When is it on TV?
It's now been confirmed the 2026 series of Celebrity Bake Off will begin AT 7.30pm on Sunday 22nd March, with new episodes every Sunday night.
Which celebs are taking part?
24 celebs have been announced for the 2026 series of Celebrity Bake Off, including Hits Radio presenter Sam Thompson, reality star Molly-Mae Hague, Strictly 2025 contestant Vicky Pattison, and Kin actor Emmett J. Scanlan.
JoJo Siwa will also show off her baking skills, alongside the likes of Rose Ayling-Ellis, Joe Wilkinson, Ralf Little, Rag’n’Bone Man, and JLS singer Aston Merrygold.
Check out the full line-up below:
Molly-Mae Hague
JoJo Siwa
Babatunde Aléshé
Richard Herring
Ambika Mod
Rose Ayling-Ellis
Sam Thompson
Vicky Pattison
Alex Brooker
Joe Wilkinson
Tom Davis
Rose Matafeo
Judi Love
Jon Richardson
Roisin Conaty
Ralf Little
Mutya Buena
Emmett J. Scanlan
Mark Wright
Nella Rose
Rag’n’Bone Man
Edith Bowman
Aston Merrygold
Scott Mills
Who are the judges?
Following the news that Prue Leith has left the show, pastry chef Cherish Finden will join Paul Hollywood to give an expert opinion on the baker's creations. She's no stranger to the show, having previously appeared on Bake Off: The Professionals.
Cherish 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!
"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."
Nigella Lawson will replace Prue on the main show later this year.
Who is hosting the show?
Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding will return to present the celebrity special.
What channel is it on?
The Great British Bake Off celebrity special in aid of Stand Up To Cancer will air on Channel 4.
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