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“It was sudden and shocking’: Strictly’s John Whaite hospitalised after being hit by a car

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO John Whaite has revealed his recent hospitalisation following a ‘near-fatal’ car accident. The Great British Bake Off winner shared the shocking news on 7 January via his Instagram Stories. “Last night I got run over (seriously!). I rolled up the bonnet, damaging it and the windscreen, before splatting onto the road and crawling to the pavement,” Whaite wrote. The Strictly Come Dancing finalist went on to praise a witness at the scene, who he said covered him with their coat and waited for first responders to…

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Bake Off’s John Whaite reveals steroid addiction: “These things have messed with my life”

WORDS BY JORDAN ROBLEDO John Whaite has opened up about his steroid addiction. In an emotional Instagram post, the Great British Bake Off winner revealed that he has been “taking anabolic steroids illegally” for the last five years. “These things have really, really messed with my life. I first started taking them during lockdown because I looked in the mirror – and as somebody who’s got body dismophia and bulimia – I looked in the mirror and I absolutely hated what I saw,” Whaite explained in the now-deleted video. “And…

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John Whaite announces his departure from OnlyFans: ‘It’s the start of a new chapter’

John Whaite has revealed he is ending his career as an OnlyFans creator. In an Instagram post on 16 September, the former Great British Bake Off winner told followers that his life has “shifted in a way I couldn’t have predicted.” He credited the shift to his two bakery businesses, Ruff Ruff Bakehouse and Ruff Ruff Brownies, explaining they’ve “taken up so much of my time but in the best possible way.” “They’ve reminded me of a talent I’d neglected, and given me a new respect for the craft that…

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“The side of me you haven’t seen”: Bake Off star John Whaite joins OnlyFans

Reality TV personality John Whaite has ushered in a spicy new era. After bursting onto the scene in 2012 with his winning appearance on The Great British Bake Off, the beloved talent became a mainstay in the TV sphere. From appearing as a guest chef on various talk shows to making Strictly Come Dancing history as one half of the show’s first-ever same-sex male pairing, the John Whaite Bakes author captivated pop culture enthusiasts. However, in 2023, Whaite announced that he was leaving TV following the cancellation of Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch, a show…

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Bake Off’s John Whaite has a message for fans upset over his shirtless gym photos

John Whaite has doubled down on his shirtless photos in a pointed message to haters.  Since bursting onto the scene in 2012 with his winning appearance on The Great British Bake Off, the beloved talent has crafted a successful career as a celebrity chef and TV personality.  In addition to his aforementioned feats, the 34-year-old baker has cultivated a dedicated following on Instagram, where he posts an array of content, including the occasional gym selfie and thirst trap.  While most of Whaite’s followers have embraced his handful of cheeky photos,…

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Strictly star Richie Anderson “given the choice” over same-sex partnership

Strictly Come Dancing star Richie Anderson has revealed he was allowed to choose if he wanted to dance in an all-male partnership. The 34-year-old opened up about the upcoming competition, which returns on 23 September. He called his partnership a “massive honour” when he was confirmed on the lineup of stars who will take to the dance floor. Anderson disclosed that the Strictly producers allowed him some choice over who he was paired up with. “They actually gave me the option over it,” he explained. “They said they want me…

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John Whaite reflects on his Strictly appearance in emotional statement

Bake Off star John Whaite delivered an emotional statement following the Strictly Come Dancing final. On the Saturday finale (18 December), Whaite and his partner Johannes Radebe performed a playful routine to the smooth sounds of Sting’s Shape of My Heart. The two then went on to deliver their final heartwarming performance of You Got The Love, which ended with them both in tears. After nearly 12 weeks of hard work, the two landed in second place after Eastender star Rose Ayling and her partner Giovanni Pernice secured the top…

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John Whaite and Johannes Radebe stun Strictly audience with powerful dance

John Whaite and Johannes Radebe stunned the Strictly Come Dancing audience with their first dance this past Saturday (25 September). Hitting the stage to New Order’s Blue Monday, the two talents gave an enthralling performance of passion, intensity and precision.  Soon after the dance concluded, the coupled received a standing ovation from judges Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas.  The two were also awarded 30 points for their routine which made them the second-highest scoring couple of the evening.  Ballas praised the duo during her critique, stating: “I feel this is a…

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Strictly Come Dancing reveals John Whaite and Johannes Radebe as first all-male pairing

Strictly Come Dancing has finally announced Johannes Radebe as John Whaite’s partner in the forthcoming season. Taking to their social media channels, the show uploaded a clip of Radebe appearing out of a cake in front of the former British Bake Off star. “When I saw it was a big sparkly cake I thought ‘oh come on’ it’s got to be Johannes and when he popped out of it I’m blown away,” Whaite said. “It’s a massive honour this, it really is.” Later in the video, Radebe asked Whaite if…

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