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Celebrity Bake Off: What time charity special on tonight and who is taking part?

Paul Hollywood, Matt Lucas and Prue Leith on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer kicks off tonight (Picture: Mark Bourdillon)

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is kicking off tonight, with a batch of famous faces showing off their skills.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith have got their work cut out for them in the series, as stars including Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall and Star Wars favourite Daisy Ridley attempt to impress them.

Matt Lucas will be hosting the series solo, with co-star Noel Fielding skipping the five-part charity special.

The presenter was unable to film while on paternity leave, following the birth of his second child with girlfriend Lliana Bird.

Noel is missing out, but who else will we see in the tent this year?

Who is taking part on Celebrity Bake Off tonight?

Tom Allen on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Tom Allen is swapping his presenting role for a contestant position (Picture: PA)

The charity special begins tonight, with Tom Allen switching things up from co-host to baker. 

His baking skills will be facing some stiff competition, going up against fellow comedian Rob Beckett, X Factor icon Alexandra Burke and Daisy Ridley.

They haven’t been given an easy time of it, and will be serving up millionaire shortbread and a fruity tart in the signature and technical challenges.

As well as this, they’ll be whipping up their pet hates in cake form in the showstopper.

Eyes peeled for that one…

Who is in the Celebrity Bake Off line-up?

Jade Thirlwall on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall is taking part on the show (Picture: Mark Bourdillon)

This year, 20 celebrities took part in Celebrity Bake Off, hoping to impress the judges and get a coveted Hollywood handshake.

Alexandra, Daisy, Rob and Tom will be squaring off on tonights show, with more star-studded names to follow.

The rest of the line-up consists of James McAvoy, Stacey Dooley, Dame Kelly Holmes, John Bishop, David Baddiel, Jade Thirlwall, KSI and Ade Adepitan. 

James McAvoy on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Will James McAvoy win a Hollywood handshake? (Picture: PA)

They will be joined by Philippa Perry, Nick Grimshaw, Anneka Rice, Reece Shearmsith, Dizzee Rascal, Anne-Marie, Nadine Coyle and Katherine Ryan.

We can expect laughs, tears, drama and some cake related meltdowns.

Bring it on!

What time is Celebrity Bake Off on?

Celebrity Bake Off begins on Channel 4 tonight, with the action starting at 8pm.

Get your snacks ready, WhatsApp chat primed and kettle boiled.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off kicks off tonight, at 8pm, on Channel 4.

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