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‘Galaxy of personas’: PM leads tributes for Barry Humphries

The death of Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has sparked an outpouring of tributes for the treasured national icon at home and around the globe.

The New Daily

‘Simply the greatest’: comedians pay tribute to ‘genius’ Barry Humphries

Ricky Gervais, Rob Brydon and Matt Lucas among those paying homage to the Dame Edna Everage star who has died aged 89

The Guardian - UK

Barry Humphries death – latest: Matt Lucas and Jimmy Carr lead tributes to ‘lovely’ Dame Edna star

Comedian’s death was announced Saturday 22 April with performing world mourning his loss

The Independent UK

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Dame Edna star Barry Humphries dies at the age of 89

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89, a spokesman for the hospital where he was being treated has confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

Barry Humphries: Rob Brydon and Ricky Gervais lead heartwarming tributes to ‘comedy genius’

Rob Brydon wrote that he was with Humphries in Australia ‘only three days ago’

The Independent UK

Barry Humphries: Ricky Gervais and Anthony Albanese join tributes for ‘one of a kind’ star – as it happened

Australian comedian and actor, best known for his creations Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died aged 89

The Guardian - UK

Tributes flow for 'brightest star' Barry Humphries

Tributes are flowing for entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, after his death in a Sydney hospital aged 89.

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David Walliams makes dig at Matt Lucas as they work on new Little Britain series

Britain's Got Talent former judge David Walliams has made a dig at Little Britain co-star Matt Lucas as they work on a new project, following years of feuding

Daily Mirror

BBC 'cancels' reboot of classic quiz show Friends Like These with Alison Hammond as host

The BBC has axed a reboot of classic quiz show Friends Like These after a pilot with Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay as hosts last month, sources say

Daily Mirror

Great Celebrity Bake Off: Lucy Beaumont serves 'inedible' cake but viewers call for her to have spin-off show

Comedian Lucy Beaumont created a unique showstopper on Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer which had Paul and Prue lost for words

Wales Online

This Morning's Alison Hammond left apologising after 'rugby tackling' Holly Willoughby

Alison Hammond and Holly Willoughby couldn't contain their laughter as the pair collided with each other in the This Morning studio, with the new Bake Off host joking she 'rugby tackled' her co-star

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond had to pass 'weird' audition for Great British Bake Off role

TV personality had to perform in garden centre to show off her people skills before being given Channel 4 job alongside Noel Fielding

Wales Online

Alison Hammond spills on 'weird audition' which landed her Great British Bake Off role

Alison Hammond has given an insight into how she bagged her new Great British Bake Off role, with the star chatting to people in a garden centre as part of her audition to replace Matt Lucas

Daily Mirror

Gemma Collins admits she went on Celebrity Bake Off to meet 'gorgeous' Paul Hollywood

Gemma Collins is one of the 20 celebrities to put their baking skills to the test in front of the prying eyes of judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood on the popular Channel 4 baking show

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Daily Mirror

Celebrity Bake Off fans floored by Jesy Nelson’s baffling wardrobe choice in the tent

As Celebrity Bake Off got underway, Jesy had to be helped by pro baker Prue Leith as she faced trouble over her long nails

Daily Mirror

David Schwimmer pokes fun at Matt Lucas's Bake Off stint in last hosting role

Friends star David Schwimmer was in the infamous Channel 4 tent alongside Matt Lucas, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer

Manchester Evening News

Channel 4 Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer: Start date, time and full line-up of famous bakers

The Channel 4 hit will be welcoming more celebrities into the tent, all for a great cause

Marie Claire

Alison Hammond is joining the Great British Bake Off and everyone is excited

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Alison Hammond announced as new Great British Bake Off co-host

The 48-year-old replaces Matt Lucas on the widely-watched Channel 4 staple, joining Noel Fielding in the tent

Daily Record

Alison Hammond's hilarious Great British Bake Off 'oven blunder' throwback ahead of debut as new show host

The ITV favourite has been confirmed to take over hosting duties of the Channel 4 baking show after Matt Lucas resigned last year and fans can't wait to see what more 'iconic' one-liners and TV gold the presenter can throw up.

Manchester Evening News

Matt Lucas responds to Alison Hammond replacing him on Great British Bake Off as she's applauded on ITV This Morning

The presenter also revealed why she really signed up to the show as she celebrated her new gig with Dermot O'Leary

Wales Online

Alison Hammond’s rise to fame, dating history, son's Love Island role and net worth

All signs point towards Alison Hammond replacing Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning, who has left with immediate effect

The Guardian - UK

Alison Hammond confirms she is new Great British Bake Off co-host

This Morning presenter ‘thrilled’ to be teaming up with Noel Fielding in next series of Channel 4 baking show

Wales Online

New Bake Off 2023 presenter: Why Matt Lucas left as Alison Hammond officially confirmed

Who is replacing Matt Lucas on The Great British Bake Off and why did he quit? Here's everything you need to know as the Channel 4 show returns

Wales Online

Alison Hammond confirms she is new co-host of The Great British Bake Off

The This Morning presenter is replacing comedian Matt Lucas

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