Paul Hollywood, Great British Bake Off judge, lives with his new girlfriend in the same country home he bought with his ex-love.
After the owners of The Chequers in Smarden, Kent put it up for auction, Melissa Spalding, a pub landlady, moved into her 18th century farmhouse.
Friends say the couple – who began dating after Hollywood’s split from Summer Monteys-Fullam in August 2019 – are ‘madly in love’ and recently enjoyed a sunshine break abroad.
Living in: Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood is living with his new girlfriend Melissa Spalding in the countryside home that he bought with his former lover
The 55-year-old TV star and baker met Ms Spalding at The Chequers Inn. He was a regular there.
‘Paul and Melissa spent a lot of time together in lockdown,’ said a friend. ‘They bubbled up together and stayed at his house. She is now there for good. They are delightfully happy, though it must be a bit strange given it was bought for Summer.’
The 55-year old baker and TV star met Ms Spalding (37), at The Chequers, where he was a regular.
He met Ms Monteys Fullam at a nearby pub in 2018.
Last year, Paul Hollywood officially removed his ex-wife from her positions as director and secretary of his multi-million-pound company.
Alex, 56, the former partner of Alex, the Great British Bake Off star, and 54-year-old Great British Bake Off star, have split. In 2017, their 20-year-long marriage ended in divorce.
Paul is thought to be worth around £10million and the latest books for his company showed that it has investments of £2.5 million.
Exes: The ex-couple split in 2017. Their 20-year marriage ended in divorce in 2019. (pictured together in January 2015.)
Past romance: After splitting from his wife, Paul dated Summer Monteys-Fullam (pictured) but is now said to be in a relationship with pub landlady Melissa Spalding