BBC One’s popular cooking competition, Celebrity MasterChef, is set to return this summer with an exciting lineup of stars from various fields. Produced by Shine TV, a Banijay UK company, this 19th series promises intense challenges and mouthwatering dishes.
The Celebrities
The 20 celebrities competing for the coveted Celebrity MasterChef 2024 trophy represent a diverse range of talents:
- Charlotte Crosby (Reality Star and Influencer)
- Chloe Burrows (Reality Star)
- Christine McGuinness (Model and TV Personality)
- Craig Doyle (TV and Radio Presenter)
- Danielle Harold (Actor)
- Diane Carson (TV Personality)
- Dominic Skinner (Make-Up Artist and TV Judge)
- Edith Bowman (TV and Radio Presenter)
- Emma Thynn (Model and TV Personality)
- Eshaan Akbar (Comedian and Actor)
- Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (Gladiator and Team GB Sprinter)
- Ian ‘H’ Watkins (Pop Star)
- Jake Quickenden (Singer, Actor, and Presenter)
- Jamie MacDonald (Comedian)
- Mutya Buena (Pop Star)
- OJ Borg (BBC Radio 2 Presenter)
- Rochenda Sandall (Actor)
- Snoochie Shy (TV and Radio Presenter)
- Tamer Hassan (Actor)
- Vito Coppola (Professional Dancer and Choreographer)
The Competition
The series kicks off with four Heat weeks, each consisting of three episodes. The celebrities face various challenges to test their culinary skills. Highlights include:
- Under The Cloche Challenge: Each week, five celebs create a dish from scratch to impress the judges.
- Dinner Party Menu: The successful cooks deliver a two-course menu fit for a dinner party.
- Food Truck Dish: Celebrities step into the world of professional restaurants and create their own food truck dishes.
- Quarter Finals: Returning champions and finalists provide crucial critiques.
Semi and Final Week
As the competition heats up, the remaining eight celebrities tackle exciting tasks:
- Pizza Round: A brand-new challenge awaits.
- British Pullman Train Experience: Creating an opulent dining experience on the train.
- Chef’s Table: A highly anticipated segment.
- Unusual Brief: Cooking something they don’t like to eat.
The Judges
MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will closely observe the culinary efforts of the celebrities. The winner will follow in the footsteps of previous champions and earn the title of Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2024.
Excitement Builds
Katie Attwood, MasterChef Series Editor, promises an unforgettable season: “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!”
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 bunch and are taking us on a brilliant ride – all in the trusty hands of our distinguished Judges, John and Gregg.”
