The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer: Channel 4 release date, start time and baker line-up

The Great British Bake Off is back with a celebrity line-up ready to take on the challenges in the tent to help raise money for Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer appeal (SU2C).

The full line-up was revealed in February, with big names including Mel B, This Morning's Dermot O'Leary, former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer and Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker ready to show the judges what they're made of.

The group of famous faces will take on a signature, technical and showstopper challenge as they compete to be crowned the Celebrity Star Baker. Judge Paul Hollywood will return, but there has been some speculation as to whether Prue Leith will be on the celebrity special.

Here's everything you need to know about The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer and how you can watch all the action on Channel 4.

When can I watch Celebrity Bake Off?

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer will be kicking off on Channel 4 on Sunday, March 17. The first of five episodes, each week will see the celebrities taking on a signature, technical and showstopper challenge as they compete to be crowned the Celebrity Star Baker.

What time does Celebrity Bake Off start?

The Great Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up to Cancer will start on Sunday, March 17 at 7.40pm. There will five episodes in total, which will air on a weekly basis, every Sunday evening at the same time. The finale is expected to be held on April 14.

Is there a trailer for Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up to Cancer?

Yes, Channel 4 have released a trailer for The Great Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up to Cancer, you can watch it here.

Who is taking part in Celebrity Bake Off 2024?

There are lots of famous faces joining our judges in the tent for Celebrity Bake Off 2024. The line-up includes: This Morning's Dermot O'Leary, former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, Spice Girl Mel B, Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, chart-topping singer Paloma Faith, Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse and Radio 1 DJ Greg James.

Also hoping to impress with their baking skills include former Made in Chelsea cast member Spencer Matthews, The Last Leg's Adam Hills and comedians Munya Chawawa, Rhod Gilbert, David O’Doherty and Fern Brady.

But that's not all, they'll be joined by radio presenters The Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Cox, Heartstopper actor Joe Locke, documentary maker Yinka Bokinni, and TV star Leigh Francis, who is best known for his character Keith Lemon.

Here is the full line-up for Celebrity Bake Off 2024:

• Dermot O'Leary
• Danny Dyer
• Jodie Whittaker
• Mel B
• Gabby Logan
• Paloma Faith
• Oti Mabuse
• Munya Chawawa
• Spencer Matthews
• Rhod Gilbert
• Yinka Bokinni
• Leigh Francis
• David O’Doherty
• Suzi Ruffell
• Greg James
• Fern Brady
• Reverend Richard Coles
• Sara Cox
• Adam Hills
• Joe Locke

Who are the judges for Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer?

Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are back in the tent to judge our celebrity's baking skills, despite speculation Leith would not be featuring in the special. Hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond return to help provide words of encouragement to our bakers and keep us viewers entertained. Sarah McCann is a Trends Writer for NationalWorld who specialises in stories around TV, Film and Health. If you liked this article you can follow Sarah on X (Twitter) here. You can also share your thoughts in the comment section below.