PAUL'S TAKE OFF
Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood pilots his £500,000 helicopter as he works towards his pilot’s licence
Paul and pub landlady Melissa married at a stunning hotel in Cyprus back in September
PAUL Hollywood is off to a flying tart piloting his own helicopter.
The Bake Off star, 58, was photographed with a flying instructor after spending £500,000 on a chopper as he works towards his pilot’s licence.
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Paul later posted a picture of him alone in the aircraft and said on Instagram: “Managed to fly solo!!
"Always wanted to learn. A big life tick!”
But neighbours near his £1million home in Ashford, Kent, are concerned about the Robinson Raven’s noise.
Paul is to return with fellow judge Prue Leith to the Channel 4 show — co-hosted by Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond — next month.
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In June Paul's wife Melissa showed off her stunning wedding ring nine months after the pair's sun-soaked nuptials in Cyprus.
Paul and pub landlady Melissa married at a stunning hotel in Cyprus back in September.
At the time, we told how the couple were said to have picked to say I do at a chapel at the luxury resort.
Paul lived in Cyprus during the 1990s and previously worked at the venue's sister hotel as head baker - so the property had a sentimental link.
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They were joined by 75 guests, including his co-presenter and fellow foodie, Prue Leith.
At the time, a source said: “It was a very tasteful and stylish wedding and the hotel management really pulled out all the stops to make it a memorable day.
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"There was a very lively party with loud music and lots of drinking that went on until late into the night.
"Paul is very close to the hotel owners and they made sure that everybody had a great time.
"He loves Cyprus and it was a wonderful setting for what was a beautiful occasion.”
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