'waiting to be Act like Santa': Paul Hollywood dresses up as a father

Paul Hollywood dressed as Santa Claus as he took to Instagram on Saturday to wish his fans an early start for the big day.

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GBBO's pick, 56, looked away from the camera as he transformed into Saint Nicholas for the festive snap.

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On the other hand, Idris Elba, 50, and his friend Rita Ora, 32, joined forces for a hilarious shot

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in which the singer wore a prosthetic stomach and the actor a white beard.

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She sported a pair of baggy pants and a purple jacket emblazoned with gold stars

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Paul appeared away from the digital camera with a sultry look as he celebrated Christmas Eve in style.

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Throughout the post, he wrote: "I would like to wish each person a very Merry Christmas."

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Throughout the post, he wrote: "I would like to wish each person a very Merry Christmas."

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