Paul Hollywood

Paul Hollywood is a celebrity baker and television personality best known as a judge on the reality baking competition show The Great British Bake Off. On the series, he evaluates amateur contestants who compete for his signature praise, often referred to as a Hollywood handshake.

Hollywood continues to serve as a central judge on the program alongside co-hosts Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding. Following the exit of veteran judge Prue Leith, he was paired with food icon Nigella Lawson for Season 17. Reports indicate that transitioning to work alongside Lawson on set was smooth and effortless, dispelling rumors of behind-the-scenes friction between the two culinary figures.

Beyond his television work, Hollywood has attracted attention for landing his £500,000 private helicopter directly on the back lawn of his £1 million Kent farmhouse. Although he temporarily relocated the aircraft to a local aerodrome following noise complaints from nearby villagers, reports show he has since resumed landing the luxury chopper on his personal property.