PAUL Hollywood's love life has long rivalled the drama in the tent — and he's now happily married to pub landlady Melissa Spalding.
Here's what you need to know ahead of the show's 2025 return.
Melissa Spalding is a Kent-based pub landlady.
She ran the historic Chequers Inn in Smarden, near the £ 1 million home she shares with Bake Off star Paul.
It was at the Chequers — a Grade II-listed 14th-century inn — where the pair first met.
In 2024, Melissa revealed the pub was no longer financially viable, with plans lodged to convert the building into a private residence.
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How did Melissa meet Paul Hollywood?
The Sun first revealed in September 2019 that Paul and Melissa had struck up a romance not long after his split from Summer Monteys-Fullam.
The pair kept things low-key at first before enjoying a string of trips together, including to Cyprus, where Paul worked early in his career.
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When did Paul Hollywood marry Melissa Spalding?
Paul and Melissa tied the knot in Cyprus in September 2023 after four years together.
Around 75 guests flew out for the big day — including his fellow Bake Off judge, Prue Leith — with celebrations running late into the night.
At the time, a source said: "It was a very tasteful and stylish wedding and the hotel management really pulled out all the stops to make it a memorable day.
"There was a very lively party with loud music and lots of drinking that went on until late into the night.
"Paul is very close to the hotel owners, and they made sure that everybody had a great time.
"He loves Cyprus and it was a wonderful setting for what was a beautiful occasion."
What's happening with the new series of Bake Off?
Paul is back in the famous tent for Great British Bake Off 2025 alongside Prue Leith, with Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond hosting.
A fresh batch of bakers will battle it out for star baker — and those coveted Hollywood handshakes — when the show returns on Channel 4 in 2025.
Great British Bake Off 2025 cast
- Judges: Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith
- Hosts: Noel Fielding, Alison Hammond
Bakers: Meet every contestant in The Sun's full 2025 line-up guide – plus ages, jobs and where you've seen them before.
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Iain, 29, Belfast, Software Engineer
Jasmine, 23, London, Medical Student
Jessika, 32, London, Service Designer
Leighton, 59, Surrey, Software Delivery Manager
Lesley, 59, Kent, Hairdresser
Nadia, 41, Liverpool, Hairdresser
Nataliia, 32, East Yorkshire, Office Assistant
Pui Man, 51, Essex, Bridal Designer
Toby, 29, Warwickshire, Business Development Executive
Tom, 31, London, Creative Entrepreneur
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