Jake Gyllenhaal shares passion for Bake Off and ‘mesmerising’ Prue Leith

Jake Gyllenhaal (Ian West/PA)

Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed he is a passionate fan of The Great British Bake Off and said he is “mesmerised” by judge Dame Prue Leith.

The US actor also revealed he is desperate to meet Paul Hollywood, and his love for the show is why he would never consider taking part in his own baking programme.