Celebrity MasterChef 2023: From Strictly professional Dianne Buswell to Dani Dyer and The Wanted’s Max George… meet this year’s famous foodies
Strictly professional Dianne Buswell, Dani Dyer and The Wanted singer Max George are among a new batch of celebrities in the latest series of Celebrity MasterChef, it has been announced.
Joining them on the BBC One show is The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley, Black Eyed Peas rapper apl.de.ap, and former Love Island contestant Luca Bish.
Co-presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace will put 20 stars of the screen and stage through six weeks of challenges to be crowned champion of the cooking competition, following in the footsteps of last year’s winner Lisa Snowdon.
Other celebrities battling it out include Robin Hood actor Michael Praed, Gogglebox star Mica Ven and Rudimental bandmate Locksmith.
TV and radio personality Richie Anderson, British entertainer Dave Benson Phillips, broadcaster Terry Christian, and comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Shazia Mirza will also appear on the show.
Announcement: The Celebrity MasterChef 2023 lineup has been unveiled, with popular stars from across the entertainment world battling it out (Diane Buswell pictured)
Celebrity MasterChef lineup: Dani Dyer and Max George (L-R) are among the star’s taking part in this year’s series
Completing the line-up are pop star Jamelia and opera singer Wynne Evans, soap actress Amy Walsh, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cheryl Hole, radio broadcaster Remi Burgz and former glamour model Sam Fox.
The first episode of each heat will see five celebrities take on the returning Under The Cloche challenge, before creating a two-course dinner party menu of their design.
Returning challenges also include Dinner Party Dish and Nostalgia Dish, while a brand-new Celebrity Food Truck challenge awaits the 2023 contestants.
The top eight celebrities will face the semi and final week stages, which is set to include Chef’s Table and a new challenge titled Hunter Gather Cook.
Katie Attwood, series editor, said: ‘This series is a total treat for Celebrity fans – John and Gregg are on sizzling form and the creative dishes that the celebrities deliver need to be seen to be believed. Expect everything and more.’
Sarah Clay, commissioning editor for the BBC, said: ‘It’s 2023 and Celebrity is back with new challenges, new faces but the familiar humour and expertise of our esteemed judges, John and Gregg.
‘The series go from strength to strength and this one doesn’t disappoint.’
Last year, Lisa Snowdon was crowned the 2022 Celebrity MasterChef champion.
Exciting: Joining them on the BBC One show is The Inbetweeners actor James Buckley
Coming soon: Black Eyed Peas rapper apl.de.ap, and former Love Island contestant Luca Bish (L-R) will also join the line-up
Star: Actor Michael Praed best known for his role in TV show Robin Of Sherwood
Task: Co-presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace will put 20 stars of the screen and stage through six weeks of challenges (Mica Ven and Locksmith of Rudimental, pictured)
Hopeful: Other celebrities battling it out include former glamour model Sam Fox
Who will win: Following in the footsteps of last year’s winner Lisa Snowdon, will be Terry Christian and Marcus Brigstocke
Easy peasy? The first episode of each heat will see five celebrities take on the returning Under The Cloche challenge (Dave Benson Phillips, pictured)
Here they go: They will then be creating a two-course dinner party menu of their design (Remi Burgz and Amy Walsh, L-R, pictured)
Up next: Returning challenges include Dinner Party Dish and Nostalgia Dish, while a brand-new Celebrity Food Truck challenge awaits the 2023 contestants (Cheryl Hole, pictured)
Chefs: Other stars include Richie Anderson and GoCompare singer Wynne Evans
Taking part: The top eight celebrities will face the semi and final week stages, which is set to include Chef’s Table and a new challenge titled Hunter Gather Cook (Shazia Mirza, pictured)
Stars of the show: Completing the line up is singer Jamelia
Congratulations! Lisa Snowdon was been crowned teh Celebrity MasterChef 2022 champion
The model and presenter, 50, fought off stiff competition against singers Melanie Blatt and Danny Jones in Thursday’s grand final thanks to her impressive menu which featured pan fried duck.
Breaking down in tears after judges John and Gregg declared her the winner, Lisa remarked: ‘I feel like this isn’t real!’
The nail-biting final saw Lisa tasked with creating a mouth-watering three-course meal in just three hours and the This Morning star certainly stepped up to the plate.
The beauty presented the judges with a starter of poached rhubarb and pan-fried mackerel, followed my her main course of duck breast with mushrooms and cavolo nero.
Finishing things off, her dessert consisted of a chocolate tart served with crème fraiche and sour cherries.
Celebrity Masterchef, produced by Shine TV, will return to BBC One this summer.
Celebrity MasterChef 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
DIANNE BUSWELL
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: Professional dancer
LUCA BISH
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Fishmonger and former Love Island contestant
SAM FOX
AGE: 57
PROFESSION: Former glamour model and singer
MAX GEORGE
AGE: 34
PROFESSION: Lead singer of The Wanted
MICA VEN
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Gogglebox star
MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Comedian
SHAZIA MIRZA
AGE: 47
PROFESSION: Comedian and writer
MICHAEL PRAED
AGE: 63
PROFESSION: Actor
REMI BURGZ
AGE: 30
PROFESSION: BBC Radio 1Xtra host
APL.DE.AP
AGE: 48
PROFESSION: Black Eyed Peas member
JAMES BUCKLEY
AGE: 35
PROFESSION: Actor and comedian
DANI DYER
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: Former Love Island contestant and TV personality
DAVE BENSON PHILLIPS
AGE: 58
PROFESSION: Children’s television presenter and comic
JAMELIA
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: Singer and television personality
TERRY CHRISTIAN
AGE: 63
PROFESSION: Broadcaster and journalist
AMY WALSH
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Actress
LEON ‘LOCKSMITH’ ROLLE
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Rudimental band member and DJ
CHERYL HOLE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Drag queen
RICHIE ANDERSON
AGE: 35
PROFESSION: Radio personality
WYNNE EVANS
AGE: 51
PROFESSION: Singer
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