Hosted once again by Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas (who\u2019ll also be competing this year<\/a>), the 2022 specials will see a new line-up of famous faces flex their baking muscles as they take part in signature, technical and showstopper challenges.<\/p>\n Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac is one of those celebrities.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know about DJ Annie Macmanus \u2013 also known as Annie Mac.<\/p> Age:\u00a0<\/strong>43<\/p>\n Job:\u00a0<\/strong>Former BBC Radio 1 DJ<\/p>\n Instagram: @anniemacmanus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter: @anniemacmanus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Annie Mac \u2013 full name Annie MacManus \u2013 rose to fame as a DJ and broadcaster, who hosted a number of shows on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 until 2021.<\/p>\n During her time at BBC Radio 1, the Irish presenter hosted Radio 1\u2019s Future Sounds as well as BBC Switch alongside Nick Grimshaw. Mac left the station in July 2021 to spend more time with her family.<\/p>\n Outside radio, Mac has appeared on BBC Two\u2019s The Culture Show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Top of the Pops, RTE Two\u2019s Other Voices and BBC Three\u2019s Who Killed the Night, while last year, Mac published her first novel \u2013 Mother Mother.<\/p>\n Mac also hosts her own podcast \u2013 Changes with Annie Macmanus \u2013 on which she speaks to artists, musicians and writers about change.<\/p>\n Annie is up against rapper Example, comedian Ed Gamble, and Bake Off\u2019s very own co-host Matt Lucas, who was roped in at the last minute after a celebrity dropped out.<\/p>\n But, which one of them will be named Star Baker<\/a>, and follow in Emma Willis and Gareth Malone\u2019s footsteps?<\/p>\n The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand up to Cancer 2022 airs on Channel 4<\/a> on Tuesdays at 8pm. Looking for something else to watch? Visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>. Also visit our hub for more\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By Lauren Morris Published: Tuesday, 05 April 2022 at 12:00 am The baking has officially begun on The Great Celebrity Bake Off, with the third set of celebs in the line-up about to enter the tent this week, with the hopes of impressing Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Who will Annie Macmanus be competing against?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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