A Junior Bake Off judge has shared that she gave birth to a baby boy, revealing that she was not expecting him so early in a social media post from the hospital
Ravneet Gill is a judge on Junior Bake Off(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Eataly London)
A Bake Off star has shared that she gave birth to a baby boy this week. Ravneet Gill, who is a judge on Junior Bake Off, shared pics with her newborn from her hospital bed.
Ravneet, 35, judges on the show beside Harry Hill and former Bake Off contestant Lima Charles, after making a name for herself as a pastry chef and author of a baking book. She took to Instagram with her happy news, sharing a picture of herself cradling the boy as she smiled at the camera.
In the caption, she said: “Our darling boy entered the world a little earlier than I thought, after a surprise labour last Sunday. And by Monday, there he was. Welcome to the world Roman Taiano. Happy days.”
Several fellow cooking stars hopped in the comments to share their congratulations for the new mum and her husband, chef Mattie Taiano. Ruby Bhogal, a former Bake Off contestant, said: “Oh Rav, I’m so so thrilled for you and your family! How you look this utterly stunning post birth is beyond me. Absolute goals in every sense.”
Bake Off: The Professional’s host Ellie Taylor wrote: “Congratulations Rav and may I say has there ever been a more beautiful woman post birth?? You look so gorgeous!!”
Celeb chef Ravinder Bhogal also wrote: “Awwww congratulations darling to you & @mattiecookz. hellio Roman. Can’t wait to cuddle you xx” Her Junior Bake Off co-star also commented four blue heart emojis.
Fans also shared their happiness for Ravneet and Mattie. One wrote: “Welcome gorgeous boy and congratulations to you beautiful people.” Another said: “Awwwwwh congratulations!!!!! So so so happy for you both!!!!!”
Ravneet has been on Junior Bake Off since 2021, taking over from Prue Leith, who had already been a judge on the main show for several years. Prue announced this year that she would be leaving The Great British Bake Off.
Prue has been replaced by Nigella Lawson. Nigella will partner with veteran judge Paul Hollywood when the show’s 17th series launches later this year. Responding to her appointment, she admitted being “uncharacteristically rather lost for words”.
The star said: “Of course it’s daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I’m also bubbling with excitement.”
She continued: “The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it’s a National Treasure – and it’s a huge honour to be entrusted with it.
“I’m just thrilled to be joining the team and all the new bakers to come, I wish the marvellous Prue all the best, and am giddily grateful for the opportunity!”
According to host Alison Hammond, the chemistry between Nigella and Paul is”unbelievable”. Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine on May 4, she branded it as “unbelievable”. Alison revealed: “Obviously, we’ve started [filming], so I’ve been watching. I’m telling you, the chemistry between her and Paul is unbelievable.”
She also commented on a photo of the pair that surfaced on social media. In the snap, Paul can be seen taking a selfie wearing a white shirt and black jacket, while Nigella, dressed in white, rests a hand on his shoulder.
Alison remarked: “Look, you can feel it, can’t you? Don’t they look good-looking? Look at them! Honestly, they’re so good together. Because I’ll be honest with you, they don’t always agree, and it’s so good!”
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