DERMOT O'Leary is preparing to face other stars in the new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.

The TV and radio presenter, who grew up in Colchester, is among the bakers taking to the iconic Bake Off tent for the latest star-studded series which started on Channel 4 earlier this month.

A total of 20 celebrities are taking part in the series, entering in groups of four, with Dermot competing against BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James, comedian Fern Brady, and Spice Girl Mel B.

Dermot's episode is set to air at 7.40pm next Sunday, where viewers will see the bakers under the watchful eye of judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

Gazette: The star-studded cast of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2024The star-studded cast of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer 2024 (Image: Channel 4)

 

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Who is Dermot O'Leary?

Dermot was born in Colchester in 1973 and he attended St Benedict's Catholic College and Colchester Sixth Form College.

He went on to gain a degree in media and television and worked as a DJ for BBC Essex.

His career has also included presenting Big Brother's Little Brother, This Morning, Soccer Aid, and the Brit Awards, but he is perhaps best well known for his role as the host of the popular ITV singing competition The X Factor for most of its run.

Which celebrities are in this year’s lineup?

Here's a list of all the celebrities taking part in the charity fundraiser. They will enter the Bake Off tent in groups of four.

  • Jodie Whittaker, Paloma Faith, Munya Chawawa, and Spencer Matthews
  • Danny Dyer, Rhod Gilbert, Yinka Bokinni, and Leigh Francis
  • David O’Doherty, Oti Mabuse, Gabby Logan, and Suzi Ruffell
  • Dermot O’Leary, Greg James, Fern Brady, and Mel B
  • The Reverend Richard Coles, Sara Cox, Joe Locke, and Adam Hills