Glasgow school hosts pancake contest with top TV stars

A trio of Scottish stars visited a Glasgow school for a fierce pancake competition.

Love Island’s Anton Danyluk, A Place in the Sun’s Jean Johansson, and weatherman Sean Batty teamed up with pupils from Battlefield Primary School in a head-to-head battle to create the best pancake topping in five minutes.

The competition was set up to launch STV Children’s Appeal’s 2024 Big Scottish Breakfast, which is a campaign to raise money to provide nutritious breakfasts for Scottish children and young people who often go without.

The nationwide event for this campaign will take place between September 9 to13.

Anton Danyluk said: “For many of us, eating breakfast every day is something we take for granted, but sadly that isn’t the reality for some children and families across Scotland.

“It’s a pleasure to be able to use my platform to encourage more people to take part in the Big Scottish Breakfast this September, and what better way to kick it all off than a lively morning with the brilliant kids of Battlefield Primary?”

He added: “There were a few telly stars of the future there for sure!”

After some fierce competition between the celebrities and their teammates, Anton and his partner Kevin, 10, came out on top with the most votes from fellow pupils.

After the competition, the trio were questioned about all things breakfast where Anton revealed that he loves having left over curry in the working, while Jean made the claim that coffee could beat tea in a fight.

She said: “This is such an important cause for me to get behind as I strongly believe no child in Scotland should be affected by poverty.

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and whether it’s a get-together with your family, best pals, or workmates, we can all share a meal and raise funds for this important campaign.”

Kellogg’s, who have supported breakfast clubs across the UK for over 25 years, has continued its partnership with the Big Scottish Breakfast for the second year in a row.

Helen Potter, Kellogg’s UKI cereal activation lead, said: “We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Big Scottish Breakfast and to support such an important campaign to raise money for children affected by poverty.

“We know how important breakfast can be and the impact being hungry can have in the classroom.

“That’s why we support breakfast clubs, so that children can start the day with a full tummy feeling ready to learn.”

Sean Batty has taken part in this campaign for many years but has said that the event at Battlefield Primary was one of the most entertaining.

He added: “A big thank you to Kellogg’s for their support, and to the kids at Battlefield Primary School for giving us a run for our money.

“It’s all for a fantastic cause and I encourage everyone to join in the fun with their own brekkie challenge in September.”

The campaign hopes that people across Scotland will get together with friends, family and colleagues to host their own breakfast events between September 9 to 13 to raise money to help at risk children and families in Scotland.