Zara McDermott has signed up for the upcoming 10th series of Channel 4's The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer, with filming already completed. The 29-year-old former Love Island star and documentary presenter is expected to appear on the show when it airs in spring 2026.
Zara McDermott's Baking Passion
Insiders describe McDermott as the "perfect" addition to the line-up, citing her genuine love for baking and her habit of sharing recipes with her 2 million social media followers. One of her notable creations is a two-tier jungle-themed Victoria and lemon sponge cake, which she made for her young nephew's birthday.
A source revealed: "Zara was top of the list for next year's 10th series of Celebrity Bake Off. She is so engaging and has a genuine love of baking that makes her the perfect celebrity contestant."
Personal Motivation
McDermott has deeply personal reasons for participating. In 2020, she shared that her mother, Karen, had battled and overcome breast cancer on two separate occasions. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McDermott described the Pink Ribbon Foundation as "a cause close to my heart."
Her boyfriend of 18 months, Louis Tomlinson, is also likely to support her involvement. The One Direction star lost his mother, Johannah, to an aggressive form of leukaemia in 2016, just seven months after her diagnosis. She was 43. Stand Up To Cancer is a joint fundraising campaign by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.
Other Celebrities Rumoured for the Series
Other celebrities rumoured to be taking part in the series include Strictly Come Dancing's Anton du Beke, rugby star Joe Marler, and Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley, according to the Mirror. The series has already wrapped filming and is expected to air on Channel 4 in spring 2026.
McDermott's Career Background
Zara McDermott follows her ex-partner Sam Thompson, who previously appeared on the show. She is best known as a documentary presenter on BBC Three, where she has tackled challenging topics such as eating disorders, revenge porn, and stalking. She has also explored the darker side of popular holiday destinations like Ibiza and Thailand.
