Mark Wright has reportedly agreed to appear on the next instalment of Celebrity Bake Off.
The reality TV star, 38, will be joining a star-studded cast on the much-loved Channel 4 show, with Molly-Mae Mague and JoJo Siwa two of the celebrities rumoured to have signed up.
If the speculation is true, it would mark the radio host’s first television appearance since the birth of his daughter Palma Elizabeth in March, who he shares with wife Michelle Keegan.
Filming for the show, which is set to air next year, is believed to have already finished.
A source told The Sun: ‘Mark has had his hands full being a new dad but he found time to film for the new series of Celebrity Bake Off.
Mark Wright, 38, has reportedly agreed to appear on the next instalment of Celebrity Bake Off
If the speculation is true, it would mark the radio host’s first television appearance since the birth of his daughter Palma Elizabeth in March, who he shares with wife Michelle Keegan
Filming for the show is believed to have already finished, but it likely won’t air until next year (CBO judges pictured)
‘It’s a cause close to Mark’s heart as it’s all for the Stand Up Cancer charity and he is a big fan of the show.
‘It won’t air until next year so fans will have to wait a good few months to find out how he fares in the tent.’
After the most recent series of Celebrity Bake Off finished in March, speculation about the possible cast for next year’s follow-up has been rife.
While both Molly-Mae and JoJo have been rumoured to enter the tent, Babatunde Aleshe was the latest star to have reportedly signed up last month.
The 38-year-old previously featured on I’m A Celeb in 2022.
A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Babatunde is guaranteed to be hilarious and will no doubt have plenty of banter with Paul, Noel, Caroline and Alison.
‘He’s not known for his prowess in the kitchen so there’s sure to be some panicky moments laced with the good humour he’s known for.
‘His energy on the Gogglebox sofa has always been pure positivity and very infectious, and bosses are hoping he’ll bring that to the tent.’
Mark could be joining the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and JoJo Siwa in the tent next year
I’m A Celeb star Babatunde Aleshe has also reportedly signed up for the show (pictured in 2023)
Former Love Island star and influencer extraordinaire Molly-Mae’s rumoured inclusion would mark her long-awaited return to reality TV.
A source seemingly confirmed speculation about her appearing on the show, saying: ‘She will be a great addition to the line-up and bring a healthy helping of Love island glamour to the tent.
‘Molly’s now one of Britain’s biggest TV stars and has seen her fame steadily grow since she first appeared on the ITV dating show back in 2019.’
Mark’s decision to join Molly, JoJo and Babatunde in the tent comes after ‘the biggest achievement of his life’, welcoming his new-born with Michelle, 38.
Having married in 2015, it wasn’t until a decade later in March of this year that the couple announced the birth of their first-born.
It’s thought that they chose the name Palma because of their strong links to Mallorca, which has been their go-to holiday destination for years and the setting of their pregnancy reveal photoshoot.
Appearing on his Heart Breakfast show with Olly Murs a few days after his daughter’s birth, Mark recalled the moment he got to hold her for the first time.
The former TOWIE star said: ‘Mate, it’s actually hard to put into words.
‘It’s the biggest achievement of my life it’s all I think about but obviously, hats go off to my wife she is an absolute superhuman, a superhero for bringing this baby into the world.’
Mark was overcome with emotion as he opened about about his first time holding the new-born in March
It’s thought that they chose the name Palma because of their strong links to Mallorca, which has been their go-to holiday destination for years and the setting of their pregnancy reveal photoshoot
Sharing his appreciation for Michelle, he added: ‘It makes you realise what our mums did for us and makes me have so much more respect than I already had and what women had to go through.
‘It’s the best feeling in the world. I wake up every morning just so excited to see her face.’
He continued: ‘That moment when I held her in my arms, it gets me emotional now thinking about it.
‘I suppose everything else goes out the window and its made me realise what life is all about and my little baby Palma I love you so much and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.
‘It’s a very special feeling. I can’t really put it into words. We’ve waited a little bit of time, we’ve chased our dreams and our careers and now we’re here. We’ve got a baby.’
