“Meet the Celebrity MasterChef 2025 Contestants and Judges Before Tonight’s Premiere”
Celebrity MasterChef is set to premiere its highly anticipated 2025 season tonight, featuring fifteen celebrities aiming to showcase their culinary talents. This season marks a significant shift for the show following the departure of former hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace due to serious allegations. Now, the competition will be hosted by Grace Dent and Anna Haugh, who are excited to lead the series going forward.
Celebrity Contestants of MasterChef 2025
This year’s roster includes a diverse array of personalities known from various sectors including sports, music, and television. Below are the contestants vying for the coveted chef’s hat:
- Alfie Boe OBE: The English actor and singer, famous for his roles on the West End and his multiple studio albums.
- Alun Wyn Jones OBE: The former Welsh rugby captain brings his competitive spirit to the kitchen.
- Antony Costa: The Blue band member and actor steps into the competition to test his cooking skills.
- Ashley Cain: Former footballer and TV personality known for adventurous programs.
- Chris Hughes: Former Love Island star and Celebrity Big Brother contestant returns to reality TV.
- Dawn O’Porter: Scottish writer and presenter, acclaimed for her insightful documentaries.
- Gaz Choudhry MBE: The decorated Paralympian and emerging actor seeks to impress the judges.
- Ginger Johnson: The drag queen and previous reality show winner aims to add another trophy to her collection.
- Jaki Graham: The soul legend known for her Motown hits prepares to showcase her culinary skills.
- Jamie Lomas: Soap opera star looking to leverage his cooking talent.
- Jodie Ounsley: Former rugby player and Gladiators contestant brings her competitive edge.
- Katie McGlynn: Known for her roles in several popular soap operas and stage productions.
- Michelle Heaton: Liberty X singer aiming to transition her star power into the kitchen.
- Noreen Khan: Popular TV and radio host with a dynamic personality.
- Uma Jammeh: The Love Island contestant and social media figure looks to make her mark in cooking.
Judges Overview
The judging panel for this season features John Torode and Grace Dent. While Torode’s presence will be limited to pre-recorded segments, his long-term role has come to an end amid the shifts in the show’s direction. Grace Dent, a well-respected restaurant critic, has been a familiar face on the show for over a decade and will be joined on future seasons by Irish chef Anna Haugh, who expressed her excitement about working with Dent.
Key Dates
Celebrity MasterChef 2025 premieres on Monday, November 17 at 8 p.m. on BBC One. Fans of the series can expect an exciting lineup of celebrity contestants navigating the challenges of the kitchen in pursuit of the title.
With a mix of talent and comedy, this season of Celebrity MasterChef promises to be engaging and entertaining for viewers. Stay tuned to El-Balad for more updates and insights into the competition.
