Jesy Nelson, Gemma Collins and David Schwimmer headline Celebrity Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off has announced the star-studded lineup for its 2023 celebrity special in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.

And leading the way are former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, Friends legend David Schwimmer and reality star Gemma Collins, who are also hoping to avoid that dreaded soggy bottom with their pies.

A total of 20 famous faces will head to the celebrity tent, with other names battling it out for the star baker, including Loose Women’s Judi Love and Coleen Nolan, comedian Paddy McGuinness and Olympian Tom Daley.

While also vying for that coveted Hollywood handshake are Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden, host AJ Odudu, The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades, radio host Adele Roberts and Strictly’s Ellie Taylor.

Also participating in the Channel 4 show are comedians Rose Matafeo, Mike Wozniak and Lucy Beaumont, radio presenter Tim Key and filmmaker David Morrissey.

Rounding out the star-studded lineup are In betweeners star Joe Thomas, Shaun of the Dead actress Jessica Hynes and Murder in Successville actor Tom Davis.

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith will once again return as judges, along with hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, with the latter appearing for the last time.

Matt stepped down from his role as host of The Great British Bake Off last year after three series.

The comedian, 48, has co-hosted the Channel 4 show alongside Noel Fielding since 2020, but has decided his time on the show is over.

In a statement, Matt cited his heavy workload as the reason he walked away from Bake Off, saying he wouldn’t have the time to organize it alongside his work on Fantasy Football League.

He wrote: ‘Goodbye Bake Off! It has been a delightful experience and I cannot imagine a more fun way to spend my summers.

“But it became clear to me that I can’t present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off along with all my other projects.

“So after three seasons and 51 episodes, I am happily passing the baguette to someone else.

“I would like to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the team and of course the wonderful bakers for welcoming me to the tent.

“I wish the best to whoever takes over and can’t wait to tune in to the next series not knowing who won!”

Matt joined the show in series 11, replacing fellow comedian Sandi Toksvig, who left the show after three seasons.

The comedian received a ton of well wishes from Bake Off fans, who said they would miss him on the show.

Noel Fielding, who joined as co-host when Bake Off moved to Channel 4 in series 8, will remain on the show along with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

During its original broadcast on the BBC, the series was hosted by Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc.

Syabira Yusoff was crowned the winner of the 2022 series in November, beating out competition from Abdul Rehman Sharif, 29, and Sandro Farmhouse, 30, in what turned out to be a very difficult final for the trio, particularly the technical challenge.

After Matt called her name, a delighted Syabira called her victory the “biggest achievement of my life.”

Praising Syabira after her win, judge Paul Hollywood said: “Some of the flavors we’ve never had in the marquee before and are unlikely ever to again, she’s an amazing baker.”