According to British tabloid, The Daily Star, Southgate is so hooked to the Channel 4 show that he even hosts Bake Off-themed parties for friends at his home in North Yorkshire

Gareth Southgate wants to be part of Great British Bake Off
Gareth Southgate

England football team manager Gareth Southgate, 47, is keen to participate in British TV show — Great British Bake Off and show his baking skills in the kitchen.

According to British tabloid, The Daily Star, Southgate is so hooked to the Channel 4 show that he even hosts Bake Off-themed parties for friends at his home in North Yorkshire.

"Gareth is obsessed with the Bake Off. It would be a dream come true to get a chance to appear on the show – although he'd probably go to pieces meeting judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood," said a source.

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