Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer returns with Sussex stars Brighton News

The show returns on Tuesday March 22 on Channel 4.

Other celebrities ready to put their skills to the test in the Bake Off tent include Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, singers Example and Ellie Goulding, TV presenter Emma Willis, actor Blake Harrison, comedian Ruby Wax and the dancer Motsi Mabuse.

Cancer Research UK is also calling on everyone from baking beginners to baking professionals to put on their aprons in aid of Stand Up To Cancer – the cancer charity and Channel 4’s joint fundraising campaign .

Fans of the show can also support the cause by purchasing new Star Baker-themed kitchen utensils, which are available from Cancer Research UK stores or online, as well as through retailer Next.

The range consists of an apron, kitchen gloves, a trio of tea towels and a mug.

In the South East of England alone, around 55,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year.

Since its launch in 2012, Stand Up To Cancer has raised over £93 million to fund 59 clinical trials and research projects across the UK.

Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Sussex, Lynn Daly, said: ‘One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime, but we can all play a part in helping to beat it. That’s why we need people to help us turn the heat on this devastating disease.

“We hope these special episodes for Stand Up To Cancer will encourage viewers to organize their own baking fundraiser. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a cooking whiz, you can look your best with our new Star Baker range. The most important thing is to raise funds to accelerate research and save lives. Every last crumb will make the difference.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer will return for five episodes on Channel 4 on Tuesday at 8 p.m. – starting March 22.