The Great British Bake Off star Rahul Mandal has announced he's getting married, with the ceremony due to take place tomorrow (December 4).
In an Instagram story, the series nine winner posted several clips of preparations for a wedding in India, before a secret link in the last story sent fans to another link in which he announced his upcoming wedding.
"Hi everyone, I have something to announce, I am having my social wedding tomorrow," he wrote. "We both are very excited, and a little nervous. It will be a small wedding in India. And yes, to everyone who guessed that this time I am in India for my wedding.
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"I know you all will have a lot of questions. And me and my wife will answer them all. If you want to know anything about her, we will also be very happy to answer it too. But most of all, we would love to have your blessings and good wishes," he continued.
Rahul, who thanked his Instagram "family" for supporting him, invited fans (virtually) to take part in the special day, saying Bengali culture always invites "friends and family".
At the end of the post, he revealed that there would be no wedding cake at the ceremony, joking that "everyone is far too nervous to do a cake" for him.
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The comment section was filled with heartfelt messages from fellow Bake Off contestants, with series 11 champion Peter Sawkins writing: "Hope it's the most amazing day Rahul."
Giuseppe Dell'Anno, the winner of series 12, wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS, Rahul!!! I’m over the moon for you! Enjoy this exceptional time and savour it all with your friends and family," whilst Lottie Bedlow sent the happy couple "lots of love".
The most recent series of the Channel 4 show was won by Syabira Yusoff, who prevailed over Abdul Rehman Sharif and Nelsandro 'Sandro' Farmhouse in the final last month.
The Great British Bake Off airs on Channel 4 in the UK. In the US, it's known as The Great British Baking Show, and streams on Netflix. Bake Off: An Extra Slice, hosted by Tom Allen and Jo Brand, airs on Fridays at 8pm on Channel 4.
