David Schwimmer reveals he’s competing for his late grandmother and his ‘cancer survivor’ sister as he faces a kitchen dilemma on Celebrity Bake Off

From getting stuck in leather trousers to pivoting a sofa around a narrow stairway, Ross from Friends often found himself in sticky situations.

And it seems life imitates art for David Schwimmer as although he got off to a promising start on The Great Celebrity Bake Off, things soon fell apart – literally.

The Channel 4 show returned to our screens last night with the actor, 56, whipping up a meringue alongside Olympian Tom Daley and former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson.

The actor, 56, explained he wanted to take part in the charity special because his grandma died from the disease, and so did his ex-wife Zoe Buckman’s mother.

Mishap: David Schwimmer, 56, got off to a promising start on The Great Celebrity Bake Off on Sunday but things soon fell apart – literally

He also told viewers that his sister Ellie had battled with cancer as well.

The Friends star said: ‘I lost a grandmother to cancer, my daughter lost a grandmother to cancer and my sister is a cancer survivor, so it’s important to me.

‘I am just grateful I can help in any small way raise more awareness.

‘I am here to have fun. I am here to raise money for a great charity. It’s a great cause and I happen to be a massive fan of the show.’ 

David, who is best known for his role in the hit US sitcom, chose to sculpt a rabbit-shaped meringue with a cashew and lemon curd filling. 

However, his bunny started to crack so he attempted a quick fix.

Siblings: The actor, 56, explained he wanted to take part in the charity special because his sister Ellie had battled with cancer

Sweet treat: David, whose mother died from cancer and is best known for his role in the hit US sitcom Friends, chose to sculpt a rabbit-shaped meringue with a cashew and lemon curd filling

Armed with a freeze spray, he tried to ‘glue’ it together but when lifting it up, the bunny’s ear fell off. 

Thankfully, it wasn’t all a disaster as judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood praised the ‘delicious’ flavours. 

David said: ‘I’m glad I got through the day without collapsing like my bunny did.’

The Stand Up To Cancer special features 20 stars, including Deborah Meaden of Dragons’ Den and presenter Paddy McGuinness. 

It is hosted by Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas, who will be replaced by This Morning’s Alison Hammond later this year.

David and Jesy Nelson competed on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Sunday but viewers were left loving one over the other. 

In the first round of the charity edition, actor David was branded a ‘legend’ by fans as he competed in the famous tent to raise money for cancer which has previously affected his family. 

The Friends star admitted he had very ‘low expectations’ for his cooking skills as he ‘does not bake’ at home but David seemed to surprise himself throughout the show. 

Eton mess: David’s bunny showstopper promptly snaps and breaks in different places

Competing against former Little Mix singer Jesy, comedian Rose Matafeo and actor Tom Davis, the celebs were tasked with baking six savoury pies, six delicious macarons, and a 3D meringue of a Celebrity fail scene. 

After each round David came out on top winning every single challenge including the Star Baker award and managed to bag the coveted Hollywood Handshake from judge Paul Hollywood.  

David admitted ahead of baking: ‘I make dinner, lunch but I don’t bake. My friends and family are very excited for me, they are big fans of the show. 

‘I do not bake on a day-to-day or year-to-year. My expectations are so low that I think I might do really well for myself.’

Fans couldn’t contain their excitement as he presented his show stopper before being awarded with his very own Stand Up To Cancer apron in recognition of his impressive culinary skills.

Charity: David was branded a ‘legend’ by fans as he competed on Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Sunday to raise money for charity

‘I can’t with her’: Meanwhile former Little Mix singer Jesy, 31, was slammed numerous times throughout the Channel 4 charity show for a number of mistakes while attempting to bake

One said: ‘David Schwimmer is just everything and more on Bake Off!’ While another wrote: ‘Living for David Schwimmer of #GBBO he’s the best!’

A third added: ‘David Schwimmer on the British Bake Off is literally everything I dreamed and more’. 

‘I’m bloody loving David Schwimmer on this show what a legend he is #GBBO,’ penned another

‘David Schwimmer getting a handshake has made my night. Seems like a really sound guy,’ added a fifth. 

During the charity baking show, David opened up about how cancer has affected his family and said he is ‘grateful’ he can help in a small way to raise money.

‘I do not bake’: The Friends star admitted he had very ‘low expectations’ for his cooking skills as he ‘does not bake’ at home but David seemed to surprise himself throughout the episode

He explained: ‘I’m here to have fun and raise money for a great charity. I lost a grandmother to cancer, my daughter lost her grandmother to cancer, my sister is a cancer survivor so it is important to me. 

‘I am grateful I can help in a small way to help to raise awareness.’

Meanwhile singer Jesy, 31, was slammed numerous times throughout the Channel 4 charity show for a number of mistakes while attempting to bake. 

Viewers were quick to take to Twitter to call out Jesy for mispronouncing macaron and only baking three macarons in total. 

One said: ‘Ha…Silly Essex woman… Saying macaroons…how ridiculous’. 

Another wrote: ‘Can’t deal with Jesy Nelson calling a bain marie a ‘bayne marie’ and macarons ‘macaroons’. 

A third added: ‘I can’t with her. I’m in stitches #jesynelson #StandUpToCancer’. 

‘He is just everything and more’: Viewers couldn’t contain their excitement as David was awarded his own Stand Up To Cancer apron in recognition of his impressive culinary skills

Awkward: Meanwhile viewers were quick to take to Twitter to call out Jesy for mispronouncing macaron and only baking three macarons in total

‘I’m in stitches’: Viewers were quick to take to Twitter as they watched the celebs in the famous tent to call out Jesy for mispronouncing macaron

Clarifying: Even the official Bake Off social media account shared a post to ‘clarify’ the difference between macaroon and macaron

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