Paul Hollywood is famed for his bewitching blue eyes – and his steely gaze wasn’t lost on Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall.
The singer, 28, appeared on Tuesday’s edition of The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer, trying her best to whip up the best desserts for charity.
However, before filming in the legendary Bake Off tent, Jade confessed she had a soft spot for celeb baker Paul.
She said: “I think I will be a bit starstruck when I see Paul and Prue.
“I am a proper fan and Paul’s eyes are something else, aren’t they? I’m getting all hot and bothered.”
And, after meeting the pair, Paul’s eyes had the desired effect, leaving Jade struck by how “intense” his peepers appeared to be in real life.
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She told the cameras: “Oh, Paul’s eyes! Very intense isn’t it?”
Paul’s blue eyes are often a talking point with Bake Off fans, with many speculating the silver fox wears contacts to achieve such a striking shade of azure.
However, during a 2019 appearance on Hits Breakfast Show, Paul addressed the speculation, insisting his eyes are all-natural.
When asked whether he wore contacts, Paul replied: “Erm… I don’t know, they are quite blue. It depends what light I’m in and in the tent, it’s quite white.”
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At the time, the bread expert also addressed his golden tan, which helps to bring out the bright blue of his gaze.
He added: “I catch the sun really easily, I always have done, and so, I’ve always got a tan before I start and as the Bake Off goes on, the make-up girls always take the mickey because I’m getting darker and darker as the Bake Off goes on ‘cause it’s getting warmer and warmer.”
Jade was joined by three more amateur bakers in the tent last night – YouTuber KSI, comedian Katherine Ryan, and documentarian Stacey Dooley.
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Before the episode aired, her Little Mix bandmate Leigh Anne Pinnock sent her support to the singer, making it clear she couldn’t wait to watch.
Sharing a pic of herself sitting on the floor of the tent after a particularly stressful bake, Jade wrote: “Am I going to make it, am I going to make a right t*t out of myself.
“Wait and see tonight 8pm.”
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“Yayyyyyy,” Leigh Anne replied, rooting for her pal of 10 years.
Despite her apprehension, Jade went on to get crowned Star Baker – meaning she was successful in impressing experts Paul and Prue Leith.
TheGreat Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancerreturns next Tuesday at 7pm on Channel 4.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
