Molly Mae opens up about her latest career swerve as she admits there’s one aspect of her latest venture that has her worrying how she’ll cope in the moment
10:00, 22 Mar 2026Updated 12:14, 22 Mar 2026
Molly-Mae is going to be back on our screens soon – but as we’ve never seen her before(Image: Getty Images)
Former Love Islander Molly-Mae Hague doesn’t believe in doing things by halves. Since coming runner up on Love Island with now fiance Tommy Fury, she has built up a multi-million pound empire which includes launching her own fashion brand, recently inking a huge deal with Adidas and the second season of her own Prime documentary series.
Recovering from a rocky time last year in which she and boxer Tommy, 26, split amid his self-confessed drinking issues – she has bounced back, not only rekindling with Tommy, but announcing last month that the couple are expecting baby number two – a little brother or sister for daughter Bambi, two.
Now, she’s gamely taking on another challenge, as she puts her baking skills to the test for a special Great Celebrity Bake Up for Stand Up To Cancer. Here, the jet-setting influencer from Hertfordshire – who admits she’s a ‘lazy’ cook, but a decent baker – reveals what she might rustle up in the famous tent and what she really thinks of those judges…
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Molly is joining the celebrities in this year’s Great Celebrity Bake off for Satnd Up 2 Cancer(Image: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)
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Molly, we’re looking forward to seeing you in action! Can you bake?
I can. In one word, I’d call my baking style… moderate.
Do you cook much in everyday life?
No, I’m not much of a cook, but I can bake a decent cake, and if I have ripe bananas on the side, I’m the kind of girl that will whip up a quick banana bread. I love baking things for special occasions, like birthday cakes for friends.
What’s been your biggest culinary triumphs and disasters?
I’m very lazy when it comes to everyday cooking, so I feel like I don’t have many disasters because I don’t make much effort to actually cook! My triumphs have been my daughter’s birthday cakes – they’ve always gone well, and she always loves them. And I can make a really good banana bread, I’m quite known in my family for that.
You baked an amazing cake for your daughter’s first birthday – a big smiley house covered in sweets. Is that the style of bake we can expect from you on the show?
That kind of thing! If I could emulate that in the tent, I’ll be very happy. That took me about two days to make, so if I can whip something like that up in a few hours, I will be over the moon! I have this tradition where every year she’s allowed to pick a cake from this cookbook I have. My mum did the same thing for me when I was young. She can pick any cake she wants, even if it’s the most intricate cake you’ve ever seen, and I will give it a good go.
Molly created an epic 2nd birthday cake for daughter Bambi(Image: Instagram)
Molly and Tommy are expecting baby number two(Image: mollymae/Instagram)
You’ve made a real rod for your own back there!
I know! But mum did it for me, so I’m trying to set the same tradition.
You’ve said before you ‘live to eat’. Do you have a sweet tooth?
I have a really sweet tooth. I feel like my daughter’s inherited that from me. She loves anything chocolatey, sweet, she’s juts obsessed. We’re both like that!
What are the strengths and weaknesses you’ll bring into the tent?
I think my strength would be my presentation, decoration and eye for detail. I love making things that look gorgeous. It’s part of my job, as a content creator. My weakness would probably be my stress – I don’t manage my stress that well. If it all goes a bit wrong, I could imagine me having a bit of a stress attack.
Were you already a fan of Bake Off?
I’m the biggest fan. I’ve watched the show for years. It’s like my comfort programme. It’s always on in the background in my house, I rewatch the old seasons. I love it so much. it’s my ultimate cosy autumn/winter programme. I’ve always wanted to be on the show.
What’s it like walking into the tent for the first time?
Honestly, it’s something I’ve always wanted to tick off the bucket list. And when I’m in there, I’m just trying to soak it all in. I’m never going to get to do this again, I just feel so lucky that I got asked.
Molly and her boxer fiance met on Love Island in 2019(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)
You’ve said you think you might get stressed in there…
For me, the stress comes from time management – feeling under pressure because of a time limit. At home when I’m baking or cooking anything, I’m doing it in my own sweet time. I’m not being rushed by anyone. Nobody’s telling me I’ve got 30 minutes left!
Have you sought advice from anyone ahead of the show?
Because I’ve got pretty good basic knowledge, I didn’t really ask for that much advice. But I also have a lovely lady called Kate who bakes cakes for me for special occasions, and she did come to my house a few times and we went through some practice bakes.
Is it intimidating when you look up and see Cherish and Paul studying you?
Paul, much as he is scary, has a warmth about him. I haven’t felt intimidated by him. Cherish is lovely, but her critiquing is harsher than Paul’s, because she’s so used to judging the experts. She expects it to both look and taste good. It’s a bit daunting, but they’re both lovely. I’ve really enjoyed meeting them both. I’d be over the moon to get a Hollywood handshake!
Are you competitive?
I’m not competitive with anything – sports, games, I never ever feel competitive. But with this I actually do feel quite competitive, because I’m okay at baking, so I’d really like to be able to show that in the tent. If I could win that would be the icing on the cake, quite literally.
Why is doing this for SU2C so important to you?
It’s an honour to help raise money for such an incredible charity. I’m really blessed that my close family hasn’t been affected by cancer, but we all know someone who’s been affected by it. And it’s been an amazing experience, I’ve literally loved every second.
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C is on Sunday 22 March at 7.40pm on Channel 4.
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