London, UK — Love Island favourite and social media powerhouse Molly‑Mae Hague will headline the upcoming 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, Channel 4 announced today. Unsurprisingly, the news has already become one of the top trending entertainment stories across UK media and social platforms.

The celebrity baking series — a special spin‑off of the iconic Great British Bake Off — returns this spring with a star-studded line-up of 24 famous faces from entertainment, reality TV, radio, and music. All contestants will compete not only for baking glory but also to raise funds and awareness for the Stand Up to Cancer charity campaign.

A Line-Up Packed with Big Names

Molly‑Mae Hague first rose to prominence as runner-up on Love Island in 2019, and now she will showcase her baking skills alongside a diverse group of UK celebrities. Joining her are major personalities such as:

• JoJo Siwa, dancer and TV personality
  
• Scott Mills, BBC Radio 2 presenter
  
• Rag’n’Bone Man, acclaimed singer
  
• Vicky Pattison, Strictly Come Dancing star
  
• Mark Wright, TV presenter
  
• Aston Merrygold, former JLS singer
  

In addition, the roster features comedians, actors, broadcasters, and influencers, which makes this year’s celebrity tent one of the most varied in the series’ history. Each episode will challenge four contestants with signature, technical, and showstopper tasks. They will compete not only for Star Baker honours but also to support the important work of Stand Up to Cancer.

Format, Hosts, and Judges

This year, fan-favourite hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond will return to guide the celebrities through the classic Bake Off challenges. Meanwhile, the judging panel will include returning master baker Paul Hollywood and celebrated pastry chef Cherish Finden, who joins the celebrity edition for the first time.

Speaking about the series, Cherish stated:
“I am delighted to join Paul in judging Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer. It’s about spreading joy while supporting a meaningful cause.”

By combining entertainment and charity, the series guarantees both excitement and purpose.

A Charity With Purpose

Since its inception, The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer has blended light-hearted competition with heartfelt charity work. All proceeds and attention go toward funding life-saving cancer research. Stand Up to Cancer, a collaboration between Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, has already raised millions through televised events and celebrity-driven programming. This year, the series promises to continue that tradition.

Molly‑Mae’s involvement adds further excitement, as she brings both her baking efforts and a dedicated social media following spanning millions across Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms. Her presence could significantly boost fundraising efforts and audience engagement.

Molly‑Mae Hague’s Rising TV Profile

This is not Molly‑Mae’s first return to television since her Love Island breakthrough. Recently, her documentary series Molly‑Mae Hague: Behind It All returned for a second season, garnering widespread attention. The Prime Video series offers an intimate look at her life as an entrepreneur and mother and has been praised for its candid portrayal of her personal and professional challenges.

By joining Celebrity Bake Off, Molly‑Mae adds another chapter to her expanding TV career. She steps away from her usual online content to show a different side of herself, trading social media for the famous Bake Off tent.

What’s Next?

Channel 4 has confirmed that The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer will air later this spring, with final broadcast dates and episode schedules to be announced soon.

Fans of Molly‑Mae and British television are already buzzing on social media. Many predict her as a strong contender for Star Baker, while others speculate on potential kitchen mishaps and memorable moments from the Love Island alum.

As the series approaches, viewers can look forward to one of the most diverse and charitable celebrity competition shows of the year. Molly‑Mae Hague’s confirmed participation not only highlights her growing television profile but also cements her status as one of the hottest trending entertainment figures in the UK today.