From Bake Off to X Factor, although not blessed with dozens of reality wannabes, Northampton has had some notable stars of past shows.
How many can you remember? And if there are any we’ve missed, email us at [email protected]
5. Junior Bake Off
Farah, from Northamptonshire, appeared in this year's series of Junior Bake Off. In her biog, Farah said that her biggest dream was to be a pastry chef. She had only been baking for three years but aspired to run her own patisserie in Paris. Farah went out of the competition in heat one. Photo: Channel 4
6. Great British Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer
Kettering born and bred comedian James Acaster appeared on the celebrity Stand Up To Cancer version in 2019 and created a Wicksteed Park-inspired showstopper. Photo: Channel 4
7. The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
Special mention goes to Renata Balch, owner of The Homemade Bread Company, who was invited to be a guest on the The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice in 2019. The 43-year-old, who runs the company from her home in Rushden, grabbed the attention of the panel after asking GBBO presenter and baker Paul Hollywood to try her bread. After feeling it and smelling the sourdough, Hollywood ate the homemade bread before declaring it was "brilliant". He gave Renata a clap before getting up from his seat and walking over to her table to give her one of his legendary handshakes as the audience went wild. Photo: Channel 4
8. Big Brother
Richard Newman, from Northampton, took part in the seventh series of Big Brother in 2006. He came fourth in the show, which was won by Pete Bennett. Photo: Channel 4