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Bake off star Paul Hollywood, 56, 'engaged' to girlfriend, 38, after whirlwind romance

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has reportedly tied the knot with girlfriend Melissa Spalding.

The TV show judge, 56, has been dating the landlady, 38, since 2019.

He previously dated Summer Monteys-Fullam and was married to ex-wife Alexandra Hollywood for 19 years.

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It was been reported that Paul popped the question over the Easter holidays.

Sources told The Sun: “Paul proposed some months ago, but they have been keeping it very quiet since then.

“It’s only in the past month that she has begun wearing her engagement ring out in public, and sharing their news with friends.

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has reportedly tied the knot with girlfriend Melissa Spalding
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“There are no wedding plans in place yet.”

Daily Star has reached out to Paul’s representative for a comment.

Paul reportedly fell for bartender Melissa after drinking in her pub not far from his countryside home and they soon began a whirlwind romance, with Melissa soon moving into his home over lockdown.

In October 2021, Paul reportedly whisked Melissa away to Paphos in Cyprus – a place he also took exes Alex and Summer.

Paul reportedly fell for Melissa after drinking in her pub not far from his countryside home
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Sources previously told the publication that the couple are “happier than they’ve ever been” on their romantic getaway.

They added: “Paul’s been flat out on Bake Off while Mel has her hands full running a pub so they’ve earned some rest and relaxation.

“Paul’s happier than he’s been in years and Mel’s a major part of that.”

It comes after Paul admitted he has been secretly dying his hair to keep up his reputation as a silver fox after winning legions of female fans.

Paul admitted he has been secretly dying his hair to keep up his reputation as a silver fox
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He confessed: “I go to the hairdressers because they’ve got to basically whiten the rest of my hair.

“Years ago, I was very pepper. Then I was salt and pepper. And now I’m just salt.”

The baking guru said he’s proud that he has gone all white instead of colouring it black or brown.

He crowed: “I’ve always been dark, dark brown as opposed to black, but I like the fact that I don’t colour my hair.

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“So many people out there, they colour their hair on telly. I’d love to name them but I’d never do that to people. But people know. People in the know, they know. Ultimately I’ve got God’s highlights.

“We’re just going disgracefully grey and white.’

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