The highly anticipated celebrity lineup for the 2026 edition of The Great British Bake Off has been officially confirmed, with a star-studded roster set to enter the iconic tent in support of Stand Up To Cancer. This special series promises to deliver both baking brilliance and entertaining mishaps as famous faces from television, music, comedy, and social media attempt to impress the judges.
A Stellar Cast for a Worthy Cause
Among the headline names confirmed for the upcoming season are American performer JoJo Siwa, who recently appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, and influencer Molly-Mae Hague, known for her business ventures and parenting content. They will be joined by a diverse array of celebrities including radio DJ Scott Mills, television presenter Mark Wright, and pop star Mutya Buena of the Sugababes.
The series will see these celebrities tackle the show's signature challenges: the Signature Bake, the Technical Challenge, and the dramatic Showstopper. All participants are competing for the coveted title of Star Baker while raising awareness and funds for Stand Up To Cancer, continuing the show's tradition of supporting charitable causes.
New Judge Joins the Panel
In an exciting development for the 2026 series, internationally acclaimed pastry chef Cherish Finden will be joining Paul Hollywood on the judging panel. Finden, who previously served as a judge on Bake Off: The Professionals, expressed her delight at joining the main series. The 58-year-old chef brings considerable expertise and a fresh perspective to the tent.
Hosting duties will once again be handled by the popular duo of Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding, ensuring the familiar blend of warmth and humour that viewers have come to expect from the Bake Off format.
Meet the Celebrity Bakers
The complete lineup features twenty-four celebrities from various entertainment backgrounds:
- Scott Mills – The BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host will trade his microphone for mixing bowls
- Molly-Mae Hague – The influencer and businesswoman who regularly bakes for her daughter Bambi
- Rag'n'Bone Man – The BRIT Award-winning musician (real name Rory Charles Graham)
- Vicky Pattison – Geordie Shore star and recent Strictly Come Dancing contestant
- Ralf Little – Actor known for The Royle Family and Death in Paradise
- Mutya Buena – Sugababes member and pop music icon
- Richard Herring – Stand-up comedian and comedy writer
- Mark Wright – Television presenter and former Towie star
- Nella Rose – YouTuber and I'm A Celebrity alumna
- Jon Richardson – Waterloo Road actor and comedy panel show regular
- Rose Ayling-Ellis – Former EastEnders actress and Strictly Come Dancing winner
- Sam Thompson – Podcaster and recent I'm A Celebrity champion
- Roisin Conaty – London-born comedian and television personality
- JoJo Siwa – American performer and Dance Moms alumna
- Emmett J. Scanlan – Irish actor known for Hollyoaks
- Aston Merrygold – JLS singer and theatre performer
- Edith Bowman – Scottish radio DJ and television presenter
- Alex Brooker – Comedian and Last Leg co-host
- Ambika Mod – Actress from Netflix's One Day adaptation
- Joe Wilkinson – Comedian and previous Celebrity Bake Off winner
- Babatunde Aleshe – Comic from Celebrity Gogglebox and Taskmaster
- Rose Matafeo – Comedian and creator of BBC sitcom Starstruck
- Tom Davis – Murder in Successville star and previous Bake Off contestant
- Judi Love – Loose Women panelist and MasterChef alumna
Returning Faces and Fresh Talent
This year's lineup includes several celebrities with previous baking competition experience. Joe Wilkinson returns after winning Celebrity Bake Off in 2019, while Judi Love participated in the series three years ago and placed third in Celebrity MasterChef. Tom Davis also brings prior Bake Off experience from the 2023 series.
The roster balances established television veterans with rising stars from digital platforms, creating an intriguing mix of baking experience levels. From social media influencers to award-winning musicians and beloved comedians, the diversity of backgrounds promises varied approaches to the baking challenges.
What to Expect
Viewers can anticipate the usual blend of baking triumphs and kitchen disasters that have made Celebrity Bake Off such a popular fixture. The pressure of the tent, combined with the cameras and time constraints, often reveals unexpected talents and creates memorable television moments.
With Cherish Finden joining Paul Hollywood on the judging panel, contestants will face rigorous scrutiny of their technical skills and creative presentations. The new dynamic between the judges may influence the feedback and scoring throughout the competition.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer will air on Channel 4 this spring, offering viewers several weeks of entertainment as these celebrities navigate the challenges of professional baking while supporting an important charitable cause.
