Bake Off: Paul Hollywood judges cake competition in girlfriend’s pub

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Paul Hollywood

by William Marriott |
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Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood recently confirmed he's dating pub landlady Melissa Spalding, weeks after splitting from Summer Monteys-Fullam.

And he's set to go officially public with his new girlfriend at her pub's cake competition, as she's announced he will be judging the local villagers' cakes.

Melissa Spalding
Melissa Spalding ©Facebook/Melissa Spalding

In a Facebook post, the 36-year-old wrote, "Who will be our Smarden star baker?

"Paul Hollywood will be judging your delicious cakes in a winner takes all competition."

She also revealed the Bake Sale will be raising money for the parish council to keep the village looking immaculate.

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Paul and Melissa confirmed their romance last week, months after being spotted on holiday together in the same hotel Paul met and married his ex-wife, Alex Hollywood.

The new couple were also spotted spending Christmas Day at the Chequers Inn in Smarden, Kent, after which his spokesperson confirmed their romance, telling the MailOnline, "They are very happily together."

It comes after a source told the publication, "Melissa was pulling pints and cleaning tables on Christmas Day, so they didn't get to spend much time together, but they are away now."

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However, the relationship has come with its fair share of drama, following rumours Paul's ex Summer wasn't exactly happy about Paul moving on so quick.

It was also reported that Summer even confronted Paul, who is set to star in the new series of Celebrity Bake Off, about his "relationship" with Melissa before it was made public.

A source told The Sun at the time, "Summer has a lot to say on the matter but is trying to keep her powder dry.

"Paul insists that there was no crossover and he is just mates with Melissa and had been previous to his split from Summer."

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