Bake Off star apologises over Nazi snap

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has said he is “absolutely devastated” to have caused offence after a photograph emerged of him dressed in a Nazi uniform.

The TV star, pictured in the grey ensemble, a red swastika armband, an Iron Cross and a badge featuring a white Nazi eagle, said the photograph was taken in 2003 when he was on his way to a themed party and dressed as a character from TV comedy ‘Allo ‘Allo.

He said: “I am absolutely devastated if this caused offence to anyone. I am incredibly proud of the efforts of those, including my own grandfather, who fought against the Nazis during the war.”

The photo shows Hollywood smiling with a friend in a pub. His companion is also wearing military uniform.

During an episode of BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? in 2015, Hollywood learned about the experiences of his grandfather, Norman Harman, during the Second World War, when he served as an anti-aircraft gunner.

Hollywood is currently starring in the first Channel 4 series of Great British Bake Off, alongside new fellow judge Prue Leith and presenters Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding.