GREAT British Bakeoff’s Paul Hollywood has stunned fans with a sexy throwback pic to his younger days.
The TV star’s youthful pic showed him tanned, smiling and without his trademark beard.
He wore a light coloured t-shirt, shell necklace, and had his dark hair gelled down to the side.
The Channel 4 favourite revealed the photo from when he was around 27 years old just before he moved to Cyprus for six years.
Paul captioned the Instagram post: “Brother has just sent me this from 92/93 I think, no beard !! 
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His fans couldn’t believe he looked so different, but agreed he was still good looking then and now.
“Omg so hot,” commented one fan.
Another added: “Always handsome 
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And a third wrote: “Men defo getting sexier as they get older 
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Paul’s throwback pic comes after Bake Off bosses trademarked his iconic ‘Hollywood Handshake’.
Love Productions – the company that makes Bake Off – have now trademarked the term with a view to slapping it on a long line of merchandise.
Judge Paul Hollywood’s gesture of congratulation could end up on everything from kitchen implements to children’s toys and clothing.
A TV insider said: “This isn’t just a reflection of the ongoing popularity of Paul but the continual success story that is the Bake Off.
“It launched in 2010 but 12 years later, it’s still going strong and the creators, Love Productions, are still growing the brand.
This is just another ingenious offshoot which is sure to go down well with fans of the show and among the army of Paul’s fans.”
Love Productions has made a string of spin-off shows ranging from celebrity specials to a programme dedicated to younger bakers.
And that’s on top of the other TV favourites that have been inspired by the contest, including The Great British Sewing Bee and The Great Pottery Throw Down.
