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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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The Great British Bake Off season 16 to feature a rollerskating drag king contestant

The new season of The Great British Bake Off is about to make drag history. On 2 September, fans of the long-running baking competition series will finally be treated to the 16th series. Like previous entries, the new batch of episodes will feature 12 amateur bakers competing in a range of unique challenges for a chance to secure the winning title. TV icon Alison Hammond and comedian Noel Fielding will return as presenters, while Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith continue as judges. On 19 August, Channel 4 finally unveiled the…

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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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British Bake Off star Sue Perkins lands hosting duty for Just A Minute

Popular British Bake Off host, Sue Perkins has just landed a legendary role on Just A Minute. According to a report from The Telegraph, Perkins will be the new host of the long running panel series. The beloved radio show requires panelist to explain a specific topic in 60 seconds “without hesitation, repetition and deviation.” The show was previously hosted by Nicholas Parsons, who was a mainstay on the series for over 50 years. The iconic broadcaster passed away in January 2020 at the age of 96. The comedian shared…

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