A FRIENDS superstar has signed up to The Great Celebrity Bake Off as it makes its return to Channel 4 for Stand Up to Cancer 2023.
David Schwimmer – who played Ross in the world-famous sitcom – is among 20 famous faces competing for the title of a Star Baker while helping fund cancer research.
It’s a stellar line-up for this year’s Celeb Bake Off
David Schwimmer, top right, is swapping acting for baking
Gemma Collins is in the star-studded line-up
Jesy Nelson has taken up baking since leaving Little Mix
Strictly’s AJ Odudu
He’s joined by ex-Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson, Loose Women stars Coleen Nolan and Judi Love as well as Towie legend Gemma Collins.
Hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas – who recently quit the show – are back to welcome the celebrity bakers into the Bake Off tent.
Over two days they will be challenged to put their baking skills to the test to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith in the signature, technical and showstopper challenges.
The full line-up includes actor David Schwimmer, comedian Tom Davis, actress, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo, singer and songwriter Jesy Nelson, TV presenter Jay Blades MBE, stand-up comic Judi Love, actor, comedian and writer Mike Wozniak, businesswoman and investor in Dragons Den Deborah Meaden, comedian, actor and presenter Ellie Taylor, media personality and businesswoman Gemma Collins, poet, actor, comedian, screenwriter and radio personality Tim Key, TV presenter AJ Odudu, actress Jessica Hynes, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness, singer, author and TV personality Coleen Nolan, actor and comedian Joe Thomas, Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley OBE, actor and filmmaker David Morrissey, stand-up, comedy actress and writer Lucy Beaumont, and broadcaster and radio presenter Adele Roberts.
Comic Matt made his final appearance as host on the hit Channel 4 baking show on Christmas Eve.
The 48-year-old announced he was stepping down as co-presenter – saying it was no longer possible to continue amid other work commitments.
In a statement at the time, the Little Britain star said: “Farewell Bake Off! It’s been a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers.
“But it’s become clear to me that I can’t present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off alongside all my other projects.
“So, after three series and 51 episodes, I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else.
“I would like to give my warmest thanks and gratitude to everyone at Love Productions and Channel 4 and to Noelipops, Paul, Dame Prue, the crew and, of course, the wonderful bakers for welcoming me into the tent.
“I wish whoever takes over the very best and I can’t wait to tune into the next series without already knowing who won!”
Stand Up To Cancer is a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, with more than £93million raised in the UK to date.
To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can support, visit www.su2c.org.uk
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer airs later this year.
Loose Women star Judi Love
The Walking Dead’s David Morrissey
The Friends star has joined the charity cast
Stars are attempting to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith
