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From ballroom to Battenberg, Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis is stepping into a whole new challenge, the iconic Great British Bake Off tent.
The former EastEnders star and 2021 Strictly champion has signed up for the latest series of Celebrity Bake Off in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, joining a high-profile line-up that includes JoJo Siwa, Molly-Mae Hague, and other household names.
A former Strictly Come Dancing winner is set to step foot in the Celebrity Bake Off tent - Credit: PA
The celebrity special is set to air later this year on Channel 4, and fans are already eager to see how Rose handles soggy bottoms, collapsed sponges, and Paul Hollywood’s piercing blue-eyed stare.
For Rose, it’s a move that echoes the journey of her former Strictly rival John Whaite, who famously won Bake Off in 2012 and went on to become a beloved TV chef, before dancing his way into the Strictly 2021 final alongside Johannes Radebe.
While she may be more familiar with the foxtrot than fondant, Rose has proven time and again that she’s not afraid to try something new.
Since taking home the glitterball trophy, she’s left EastEnders and taken on an impressive slate of dramatic roles, including appearances in BBC’s Ludwig, Reunion, and Doctor Who, as well as ITV’s thriller Code Of Silence.
She’s also set to star in the upcoming TV movie Tuva, making her one of the UK’s most in-demand rising stars.
A source close to the show said:
“Channel 4 were lucky to find a slot in Rose’s busy schedule. She’s had a non-stop career since Strictly, but she jumped at the chance to support Stand Up To Cancer.”
As the Celebrity Bake Off tent fills with laughter, flour, and the occasional kitchen disaster, Rose will be hoping to add “Star Baker” to her growing list of achievements.
2021 show champ Rose Ayling-Ellis will tick off a 'bucket list' dream by starring on the series in aid of Stand Up To Cancer - Credit: PA
Her participation also continues her legacy of breaking barriers. As the show’s first deaf contestant, she’s likely to inspire others once again, just as she did on the Strictly dancefloor.
With her charm, grit, and determination, don’t be surprised if Rose rises to the top, proving once again she’s got the recipe for success.
