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Showbiz stars pay tribute to Dame Edna star Barry Humphries

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

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries dies aged 89

Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.

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

Alison Hammond who has confirmed she will become the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off. The actress and This Morning presenter will replace comedian Matt Lucas, who announced his departure last year.

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

Matt Lucas, Noel Fielding, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood are joined by a range of celebrity bakers. Photo: Channel 4/Love Productions/©Mark Bourdillon.

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The Great Celebrity Bake Off is held each year to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer. Photo: Channel 4/Love Productions/©Mark Bourdillon.

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Pictured is the Celebrity GBBO line-up for 2023. Back Row - Ellie Taylor, Joe Thomas, Paddy McGuinness, Coleen Nolan, Tom Daley, Adele Roberts. Lucy Beaumont, David Morrissey. Middle Row - Tim Key, Jessica Hynes, Gemma Collins, AJ Odudu, Mike Wozniak, Judi Love, Deborah Meaden, Jay Blades. Front Row - Rose Matafeo, David Schwimmer, Jesy Nelson, Tom Davis. Pic: Channel 4

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Prue Leith was rescued by an ‘angry’ fisherman after an engine failure off the coast of Sardinia.

GBBO judge Prue Leith rescued by ‘angry’ fisherman off Sardinia coast

Joe Lycett, Nadiya Hussain, Amelia Dilmoldenberg and Jayde Adams are among the favourites to host Bake Off 2023. Pics: Getty Images.

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Noel Fielding, Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, and Matt Lucas from The Great British Bake Off.

Matt Lucas is stepping down from presenting The Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas during Halloween Week.

Matt Lucas quits role as Great British Bake Off host

Great British Bake Off presenters and judges in cake corner (L to R (back) Noel Fielding, Matt Lucas (front) Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith.

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Peter Kay was apprehensive about fame and determined that it wouldn’t change him when he was interviewed by Aidan Smith as his comedy career began to take off (Picture: Shutterstock)

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The Great British Bake Off will be returning for its latest series on Channel 4 in 2022 (Pic: Channel 4)

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Strictly’s John Whaite: Same-sex role models will give kids hope for the future

Strictly Come Dancing: Former Bake-Off winner hails Strictly all-male pairing as 'great step forward'

Former Bake-Off winner hails Strictly all-male pairing as 'great step forward'

Edinburgh's Peter Sawkins, centre, with the Great British Bake Off judges.

Matt Lucas offers update on Great British Bake Off

Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy and Stacey Dooley are among the Celebrity Bake Off stars for 2021. Photo: Channel 4.

Great Celebrity Bake Off 2021 line-up revealed

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Dame Barbara Windsor, Kobe Bryant and Caroline Flack all passed away in 2020 (Getty Images)

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Carry On stars Sid James and Barbara Windsor welcoming guests to a party for ITV's Christmas performers at the New London Theatre.

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Mariah Carey has yet to top the UK singles charts with her 1994 Christmas classic

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Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas in the Bake Off tent.

GBBO a lockdown success with Channel 4's highest ratings since 1985

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Baking in a bubble: How the Great British Bake Off was made during lockdown

David Walliams has come under fire from anti-poverty campaigner and food writer Jack Monroe.

David Walliams under fire for children's books dubbed 'Little Britain for kids'

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Little Britain has been criticised for its use of characters such as Desiree DeVere, played by David Walliams in blackface (Photo: BBC)

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Little Britain will be returning to our screens as part of BBC's Big Night In

Little Britain is set to return to TV screens

Matt Lucas has joined The Great British Bake Off as its new co-host. Picture: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire

Matt Lucas joins The Great British Bake Off

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