Great British Bake Off star Noel Fielding is in a long-term relationship with presenter and writer Lliana Bird, and the happy couple share two young daughters together, Dali and Iggy
When Great British Bake Off host Noel Fielding isn't distracting frantic contestants or humouring viewers with his witty jokes on Channel 4, he's at home in London living a quiet life as a devoted partner and dad-of-two.
But before the 50-year-old comedian and TV presenter settled down with long-term girlfriend Lliana Bird, Noel had some high-profile romances and a pretty rock 'n' roll love life. From when he was rumoured to be dating a very famous rock star's daughter to falling for a radio DJ and author, here we take a look at Noel's most well-known relationships in the spotlight and what he has said about them publicly.
Family love and 'magical' fatherhood
Noel, 50, has been in a relationship with radio presenter and writer Lliana Bird for a number of years, with the pair reportedly first falling for each other in 2010 after Lliana appeared in several episodes of The Mighty Boosh. Much like Noel, Lliana - who is understood to be the longest-standing female DJ on Xfm/Radio X after 16 years on air - appears to be a highly creative individual.
The presenter and prolific podcaster has recently published her debut children's book Baboo the Unusual Bee, and has also previously written and co-directed two short films, as per her Rocket Bird Books profile, including multi-award-winning short Snapshots. Lliana, 42, and Noel are believed to live in the North London suburb of Highgate with their two young daughters.
The couple welcomed their first child Dali, named after Noel's artist hero Salvador Dalí, in the spring of 2018, while their second daughter, Iggy, was born in August 2020. Opening up about their home life in an episode of Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, Llliana described Noel as a "magical" father.
She revealed: "He kind of makes the silliest little moments, he makes having breakfast a real moment. I think I've just really leaned into that and just going like, 'This is amazing. We're getting to have porridge and it's funny, and it's fun. And we're wearing silly hats, and we're dancing. And that's okay'." She added: "Maybe someone else's kids are going to have a few more spoonfuls of porridge because it's going to be quicker, they're eating it properly, and digesting it properly. But, you know, my kids are having a lot of fun."
In an Instagram post shared to mark Noel's 50th birthday on May 21, Lliana wrote: "Babius. We love you more than you'll ever know. Half a century of the wonder that is you. You've made our whole lives, the two most incredible girls in the world are because of you. I hate this bull**** posting stuff but baby, you're so cool. You're so cool. You're so. Cool. Xx."
Rumoured romance with rock star's teen
In 2007, Noel was rumoured to be dating Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof's daughter, Pixie Geldof, which he's since denied. The Sun reports that Noel made the following comments at the time: "She's incredible. There's a chemistry between us and we liked each other but she's so much younger.
"When I first met her I had no idea who she was and that she was so young. It caused a lot of problems because her dad wanted to kill me obviously. A lot of that's my fault for getting tempted by different things. It's also because of groupies trying to get in my way and people pretending to be my friends."
The Evening Standard reported that Pixie had been spotted "canoodling" with Noel, and that the teen "couldn't take her eyes off him". In 2019, the same publication reported that the pair had split, with Pixie being the one to call time on their "on off" relationship. However, Noel has previously denied there was a romantic connection between himself and Pixie, stating that they were just friends during an appearance at the Galaxy British Book Awards.
As reported by the Daily Star, Noel said: "It's just these things are… like fairytales aren't they? We're just friends that's all, but you can't be friends in this country without someone booking a church and trying to get you married." In 2012, Noel and Pixie were reportedly spotted kissing in a nightclub, fuelling further speculation and allegedly leaving Noel's then-girlfriend at "the end of her tether".
But it was true, Noel was born in 1973, and is now 48. It might come as a surprise then, that he reportedly dated Pixie Geldoff, daughter of Bob Geldoff, who is 17 years younger than him. Pixie was 16 at the time and Noel was 33 - but he denied that he was dating Pixie.
Noel hit headlines in 2007 when he was spotted “full-on snogging” Pixie Geldof in a club when she was 16 and still at school. Noel said of Pixie at the time: "When I first met her I had no idea who she was and that she was so young. "It caused a lot of problems because her dad wanted to kill me obviously."
In 2009, a Sunday Times article revealed that Fielding developed alcohol-induced hepatitis during his college years; he said that he was helped through this time by his friend and collaborator Nigel Coan. This forced him not to drink alcohol for six months, which led him to become teetotal for a couple of years.
Noel was pictured on many a night out with Hole singer Courtney Love, who was famously married to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The pair are said to have struck up a friendship in 2006, but it was reported it later turned into a romance.
Barratt now has eight-year old twin boys with his partner, the comedian Julia Davis. Fielding and he are still friends; they live on the same street in north London and play tennis together.
When Noel was 33, he reportedly dated Bob Geldoff's 16-year-old daughter Pixie— a relationship he denies. The Evening Standard reported in 2007 Pixie had been “canoodling” with Noel who she “couldn't take her eyes off”. But in 2009, Noel claimed they weren't together: “We're just friends that's all,” he said.
The couple married in 1986, and had Pixie, Fifi, 38, and Peaches, but tragically, history repeated itself in April 2014 when their middle child died Peaches of an overdose aged 25. Earlier this week Channel 4 aired a two-part documentary Paula.
Michael played Naboo the Enigma on "The Mighty Boosh" and Smooth on "Luxury Comedy." Noel Fielding attended the Croydon School of Art, then graduated from Buckinghamshire New University in 1995 with a degree in graphic design and advertising.
No, sorry to disappoint readers, but it doesn't appear that Noel is vegan after all. However, you might be interested to know that he was apparently the inspiration behind the show's vegan week; a successful attempt to win over a millennial audience.
Love has drawn public attention for her uninhibited live performances and confrontational lyrics, as well as her highly publicized personal life following her marriage to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
As my waistline will testify, Bake Off is an all-consuming show,” she said in her statement. “Spending time with Prue [Leith], Paul [Hollywood] and Noel has been one of the great pleasures of my life. These are friendships which I know will continue beyond the confines of television.”
According to his co-host Matt Lucas, Noel wouldn't be appearing on the first day of the final because he 'was feeling under the weather'. However, in response to the announcement, a fan expressed his disappointment, stating, 'No Noel? Why am I even watching this? '
Lucas was quick to explain to the contestants and viewers that the Mighty Boosh star "wasn't feeling well" and wouldn't be joining them. Noel was unfortunately absent for the first day of the final meaning that he missed the signature bake and the showstopper.
As of February 2013, Geldof lived in Upper Clapton with George Barnett, drummer of These New Puritans. The couple married in June 2017 in Majorca. They have one child, a daughter born in 2021. Geldof is a vegan and advocates against animal testing.
Personal life. Lott has been in a relationship with fashion model Oliver Cheshire since 2010. They got engaged in November 2016. They were married at Ely Cathedral on 6 June 2022, following a delay due to COVID-19.
While Fielding isn't married, he has been in a relationship with Lliana Bird for a number of years. The pair are rumoured to have began dating around 2010 and share two children together. Bird is a broadcaster and author, releasing her first children's book Baboo The Unusual Bee in September.
Fielding has been in a relationship with Lliana Bird since 2010, but the pair are not yet married. They reportedly met whilst working on BBC Three programme Him & Her. Bird who goes by the nickname “Birdy”, is a writer, actress and former radio presenter on Radio X.
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