Paul Hollywood, 56, takes stroll in New York with girlfriend, 38, after blaming new C4 show for 50lbs weight gain

BAKE Off star Paul Hollywood goes for a stroll with his girlfriend — and proves he has the stomach for the Big Apple.

The TV judge, 56, who was visiting New York with Melissa Spalding, 38, revealed last week, how filming the Channel 4 cooking show had caused him to put on about 50lb.

Paul also insisted his weight gain was worsened as he was banned from getting on his bike.

He recalled: “I was not allowed out to go cycling.

“The show bosses were worried in case I hurt myself and I had to go to hospital and caught Covid-19.”

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