Bake Off: The Professionals returned earlier this summer and so has presenter, Ellie Taylor. The comedian and actress, known for her role in Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso and other TV shows like The Mash Report and Strictly Come Dancing, joins Liam Charles as a host while the fiercely tough judges oversee a group of budding bakers attempt to reach the final.
But away from her successful television career, Ellie has a famous star giving her backing – her husband, Phil Black. Here's what you need to know...
Who is Ellie Taylor married to?
Ellie is married to Phil Black. Phil is an international correspondent based in CNN's London bureau. Prior to working in the UK, he was based in Moscow as CNN International's Russia correspondent. The pair married in 2014, at a private and intimate ceremony in London alongside their close friends and family.
Do Ellie Taylor and Phil Black have children?
Yes! The couple are proud parents to a daughter (born in 2018) and a son (born in 2023). In a previous interview with the MailOnline, Ellie revealed that she really struggled in the early days of motherhood.
Ellie told the publication: "When my daughter was born it was like a grenade was lifted out of my body and my optimism was turned upside down and inside out. You're dealing with this physical trauma and a newborn and my mind sort of collapsed. It was just the most intense experience I've ever been through."
© Stuart Wilson/BAFTALooking back the actress thinks she may have had post-natal depression at the time and thankfully is now worlds away from those feelings.
Ellie prefers to keep her children from the public eye and chooses not to reveal their faces on social media.
© Emma McIntyreWhat else is there to know about Ellie Taylor?
In addition to her successful career as a standup comedian and broadcaster, Ellie also published her book, My Child and Other Mistakes, in 2021. At the time, the book became a Sunday Times bestseller and Ellie celebrated the achievement on Instagram.
© David M. BenettShe wrote: "Just found out! ARGHHH!! Straight in at number 5! (Mum - if you're reading this then sorry about all the literary swearing that's about to happen, but…) WHAT THE [expletive].
I am BEYOND thrilled! Thank you so much to each and everyone of you who's gotten behind the book so far. I cannot tell you what this means to me. Honestly. Thank you, thank you and THANK YOU."
