The famous baker turned television personality starred on the hugely popular competition between 2010 and 2016, before leaving the programme alongside Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins
She found love for baking and cooking at an early age, and has studied at Le Cordon Bleu in France.
At the age of 13, she had to spend three months in hospital. The condition resulted in her having a twisted spine, a weaker left hand and thinner left arm. At 22 years old, she began working at the Dutch Dairy Bureau, while taking City & Guilds courses in the evenings. She persuaded her manager to pay for her to get a professional qualification from the French Le Cordon Bleu school.In 1966, she became food editor of Housewife magazine and was food editor of Ideal Home magazine from 1970 to 1973.
Who is Mary’s husband? Mary is married to Paul John March Hunnings. Her husband is currently retired, but he previously worked for Harvey's of Bristol and sold antique books.
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