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Great British Bake Off star admits to £20k benefit fraud after suffering from 'anxiety'
Great British Bake Off contestant Marc Elliott claimed he was suffering from 'extreme anxiety' – despite 'baking and socialising 24/7' while starring on the show
Marc, who had lost part of his leg in a motorbike accident, entered Bake Off after he began making bread as a form of therapy for his disability. Marc, who works as a sculptor, pled guilty to benefit fraud at a hearing last month at Bodmin magistrates’ court (Image: Channel Four)Viewers said they were left ‘heartbroken’ by his departure, which saw him exit the show with his arm wrapped around his two daughters. “A massive thank you to love productions, the amazing camera and sound crew, the food team, the runners, the down hall staff for making us feel so welcome.
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