The social media star bakes alongside Alex Jones, Alison Hammond and singer James Blunt.

The Hollywood star spoke on Desert Island Discs.

The show was pre-recorded and featured ‘best bits' from the programme.

A Downing Street source said ‘the current administration is delighted' at the appointment after Beard was rejected during Theresa May's premiership.

Cast from Contagion, in which people find themselves in the midst of a pandemic, have made videos.

The live show went ahead with Matt Tebbutt on BBC One.

He announced his decision to quit Strictly on Thursday.

The acclaimed series will be back on TV sooner than expected.