Celebrity MasterChef is set to return to our screens this summer, with a dazzling line-up of stars from the worlds of screen and stage, sport and arts all set to take part!
Produced by Shine TV, a Banijay UK company, the 19th series of the much loved cookery show will once again see John Torode and Gregg Wallace keep a close eye on the culinary efforts of the 20 celebs, as they put them through six weeks of increasingly intense challenges.
The celebrities aiming to follow Wynne Evans – last year’s winner – to victory are: Reality Star and Influencer, Charlotte Crosby; Reality Star, Chloe Burrows; Model and TV Personality, Christine McGuinness; TV and Radio Presenter, Craig Doyle; Actor, Danielle Harold; TV Personality, Diane Carson; Make-Up Artist and TV Judge, Dominic Skinner; TV and Radio Presenter, Edith Bowman; Model and TV Personality, Emma Thynn; Comedian and Actor, Eshaan Akbar; Gladiator and Team GB Sprinter, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey; Pop Star, Ian ‘H’ Watkins; Singer, Actor and Presenter, Jake Quickenden; Comedian, Jamie MacDonald; Pop Star, Mutya Buena; BBC Radio 2 Presenter, OJ Borg; Actor, Rochenda Sandall; TV and Radio Presenter, Snoochie Shy; Actor, Tamer Hassan and Professional Dancer and Choreographer, Vito Coppola.
Check out all of the contestants in their iconic Celebrity MasterChef aprons below:
Speaking ahead of the series launch, Katie Attwood, MasterChef Series Editor, says: “Celebrity MasterChef fans are in for a treat this summer – with a top line-up of celebrities and the ever-thrilling John and Gregg on judging duty. These stars will need to pull out all the stops this year as we’re really testing their mettle. It’s one you won’t want to miss!”
Whilst Sarah Clay, Commissioning Editor for the BBC, adds: “The standard of this competition gets higher every year, so expect lots of laughs and some fierce rivalry as we’re set for some of the hardest challenges yet. These celebs are a brave brunch and are taking us on a brilliant ride – all in the trusty hands of our distinguished Judges, John and Gregg.”