Gloria Hunniford's Baking Debut Revealed Before Charity Showcase

TV presenter Gloria Hunniford has admitted she has “never baked” ahead of appearing on the forthcoming series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer.

The 84-year-old, who lost her daughter Caron Keating almost 21 years ago following a breast cancer diagnosis, will take part in the charity edition of the Channel 4 baking show alongside fellow contestants including TV presenter Kate Garraway, Youtuber Amelia Dimoldenberg, and The One Show’s Roman Kemp.

Hunniford's Baking Journey and Reflections

Speaking about her upcoming appearance on the show, Hunniford, who has written her own cookbook, said: “I’ve never baked, I do cook, but I’ve never baked in my life..."

Introducing the New Judge

Cookbook author Lady Caroline Waldegrave will take over from Dame Prue Leith as a judge for the celebrity special, with Hunniford sharing her admiration for the show and Leith's role.

Garraway's Baking Experience

Fellow contestant Kate Garraway also disclosed her limited experience with baking but expressed her love for cooking and the challenges faced in the baking world.

Baking for a Cause

The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer returns to Channel 4 on Sunday at 7.40 pm and on catch-up at Channel.