The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer is set to return to Channel 4 this spring with its most dazzling line-up to date. Former Love Islander and influencer Molly-Mae Hague will be swapping the villa for the iconic white tent, alongside BRIT Award-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man. They will be joined by a host of other famous faces all aiming to impress the judges and raise crucial funds for cancer research.
A Star-Studded Roster of Talent
The 2026 series promises an eclectic mix of celebrities from the worlds of television, music, comedy, and social media. The confirmed participants include actor Ralf Little, known for his roles in The Royle Family and Death in Paradise, and singer Mutya Buena, formerly of the Sugababes. Comedian Richard Herring will also be donning an apron, hoping his humour translates to baking success.
Reality TV Icons and Fan Favourites
Adding to the spectacle are several stars who found fame on reality television. Joe Wilkinson, who became a beloved figure on the 2025 series of Celebrity Traitors, is set to bring his unique charm to the Bake Off tent. He will be joined by Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis, TOWIE star-turned-presenter Mark Wright, and podcast host Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea.
The line-up further expands to include YouTuber Nella Rose, comedian Jon Richardson, actress Roisin Conaty, and singer-dancer JoJo Siwa, who is making a quick transition from the Celebrity Big Brother house. Other notable contestants are Hollyoaks actor Emmett J Scanlan, DJ Aston Merrygold, broadcaster Edith Bowman, comedian Alex Brooker, and One Day actress Ambika Mod.
Judges and Hosts Return with a New Addition
Paul Hollywood will resume his role as the show's stern but fair head judge. He will be joined at the judging table by a new colleague for the celebrity series: Cherish Finden. Finden, a world-renowned pastry chef and judge on Bake Off: The Professionals, expressed her excitement about the role.
"I am delighted to be joining Paul in judging Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer," she said. "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!"
She added that while precision is important, the experience is ultimately about "spreading joy and supporting a meaningful cause." The hosting duties will once again be in the capable hands of This Morning presenter Alison Hammond and comedian Noel Fielding.
The Charity Mission and Competition Format
All efforts in the tent are in aid of Stand Up To Cancer UK, a collaborative fundraising campaign between Cancer Research UK and Channel 4. Every donation generated by the show goes directly towards funding vital research to accelerate new cancer treatments.
Different celebrities will feature in each episode, all facing the programme's classic trio of challenges: the signature bake, the technical challenge, and the elaborate showstopper. At the end of every episode, one contestant will be crowned the celebrity Star Baker, taking over the title from the previous year's winner, radio presenter Roman Kemp.
With such a diverse and talented group of celebrities pushing themselves out of their comfort zones, the 2026 Great Celebrity Bake Off is poised to deliver unforgettable moments, spectacular baking disasters, and triumphant successes, all for an incredibly worthy cause.
