December 4th 2024.
Do you know who this person is? A well-known figure from the Great British Bake Off looks completely different in a photo from the 80s. In fact, his long, shaggy hair makes him resemble his co-star more than himself in present day. Fans of the beloved baking competition were thrilled when the show's Instagram account shared a throwback picture of Paul Hollywood during his "art school days." The now 58-year-old was barely recognizable with his dark, flowing locks covering most of his face. It's quite a contrast to his current signature silver fox look. In the photo, he can be seen holding a cat while wearing an open shirt and carrying a rucksack.
The throwback image has left fans in shock, with many comparing him to his fellow Bake Off co-host, Noel Fielding. One fan wrote, "I never want to hear him make fun of Noel again," while another joked that Paul might be wearing skinny jeans and snake skin boots in the bottom half of the photo. Another fan added, "Especially since I could easily mistake him for Noel – face and all!" Others couldn't believe the transformation, with comments like, "Paul with long hair!? Now I've seen everything," and "At first I thought it was Noel! Hahaha!"
Paul has certainly come a long way since his art school days, starting his career as a teenager in his father's bakery before achieving great success. In fact, he was recently revealed to be one of TV's highest-paid stars, earning over £14,000,000 last year – a salary comparable to that of top footballers. He now judges the Bake Off alongside Dame Prue Leith, while Alison Hammond hosts alongside Noel.
Despite his fame and success, Paul has admitted that he never expected to be on television and finds the attention difficult to deal with. In an interview, he said, "No, it's horrendous. I've always fought against the word 'celebrity', anyway. Right up to the age of 40, there was no way I thought I was ever going to be on telly. This came out of nowhere, and you have to adapt to it." He also shared that dealing with the press and the constant attention can be challenging, and that he has had to develop a thick skin to cope with it all.
The Great British Bake Off can now be seen on Channel 4, and fans can't get enough of the show and its talented judges. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team. They can be contacted by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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