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Alex Zane Expresses Delight and “Terror” Over Tom Cruise’s Coveted Christmas Cake
Broadcaster Alex Zane has disclosed he is among a select group of individuals who annually receive Tom Cruise’s renowned Bundt cake during the Christmas season. Zane admitted that the mere thought of being removed from this exclusive list is “genuinely alarming.” Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk ahead of the premiere of his Savoy Originals podcast, launching on Friday, April 11, the DJ conveyed his surprise upon learning that actress Brooke Shields had confessed to being removed from the Hollywood A-lister’s distinguished recipient list. This gesture from Cruise, featuring a white chocolate coconut Bundt cake from Doan’s Bakery, is a highly sought-after celebrity Christmas gift.
Fear of Exclusion from Cruise’s Christmas Tradition
“The fact that someone has been removed (from the list) is truly terrifying,” Zane stated. “It defines Christmas. If Christmas wasn’t already stressful enough, the prospect of the cake not arriving one year would be utterly devastating.” Zane remains as perplexed as anyone regarding his inclusion on the list of recipients for the lavish white chocolate-coconut Bundt cake from Doan’s Bakery. Other notable individuals who have received this coveted gift include Kirsten Dunst, Angela Bassett, Cary Elwes, and Graham Norton.
The Origins of Zane’s Cake Connection
Zane attributes his inclusion to his long-standing professional relationship with Cruise. “I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Tom numerous times over the years for his various film releases, and he is an incredibly loyal person.”
Cruise’s Loyalty and Professional Courtesy
“It’s not to say loyalty is lacking in the industry, because it’s not,” Zane clarified. “However, there’s no obligation for him to specifically request me to host his premieres in Leicester Square – many film stars delegate that to the studio.”
He continued, “Yet, when Tom is in London, he personally requests me to conduct his interviews and host his premieres, which is a remarkably kind gesture, especially considering my initial experience at one of his premieres wasn’t as a host.”
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From Fan Encounter to Cake Recipient
Zane recounted his early encounter with Cruise: “When I was a student in London, I attended the Vanilla Sky premiere in Leicester Square. It was my first premiere experience in Leicester Square, and I managed to reach the front just as Tom Cruise walked past.”
“I shook his hand and then excitedly rushed back to my student accommodation, exclaiming, ‘You’ll never believe what happened! I shook Tom Cruise’s hand at a premiere in Leicester Square!’ To transition from that moment to now receiving a cake from him annually is quite an unbelievable journey,” he reflected.
Savoy Originals Podcast: Future Guests and Availability
Zane expressed his desire to feature Tom Cruise as a guest on the second season of his Savoy Originals podcast. For now, listeners can anticipate engaging conversations with prominent figures such as global culinary icon Gordon Ramsay and celebrated athlete Dame Kelly Holmes.
Star-Studded Guest Line-up
Confirmed guests for the podcast also include actor Rob Brydon, singer Frankie Bridge, model Daisy Lowe, actor Daniel Mays, West End performer Layton Williams, and comedian Nick Mohammed – all of whom share a connection to the iconic Savoy Hotel in London.
Podcast Launch Details
The Savoy Originals podcast is available on all major podcast platforms starting Friday, April 11th, with new episodes released weekly thereafter.