Celebrity MasterChef returns for 20th series
With Grace Dent and John Torode
Last updated 17th Nov 2025
Despite the controversy surrounding the show recently, Celebrity MasterChef is back for a 20th series, with Grace Dent and John Torode at the helm.
Ahead of the new series, BBC bosses unveiled which famous faces will be taking part, as the show welcomes singers, actors, reality stars, sports stars, authors and comedians to battle it out to win the Celebrity MasterChef trophy.
When does it start?
The new series begins at 9pm on Monday 17th November 2025.
Which celebs are taking part?
15 celebrities were unveiled on Friday 17th October, including Blue singer Antony Costa, soap actor Jamie Lomas, and Love Island star Chris Hughes.
The BBC say: 'Five weeks of extraordinary challenges await, where the judges will oversee culinary this competition that will push the 15 celebrities beyond the comfort of their showbiz jobs. Acting the part won’t cut the mustard and singing for your supper will not equal success. The only thing guaranteed is that just one of them will be left standing at the end, where their sparkling career will lead them to the shiny prize - the iconic Celebrity MasterChef trophy'.
Check out the full line-up below:
Gaz Choudhry
Best known for: British basketball player
Antony Costa
Best known for: Member of boyband Blue
Katie McGlynn
Best known for: Actress
Jamie Lomas
Best known for: Actor
Dawn O'Porter
Best known for: Writer
Jaki Graham
Best known for: Singer/Songwriter
Chris Hughes
Best known for: Reality TV star
Michelle Heaton
Best known for: Singer and TV personality
Jodie Ounsley
Best known for: Fury from Gladiators
Alun Wyn Jones
Best known for: Welsh former rugby union player
Noreen Khan
Best known for: TV presenter
Alfie Boe
Best known for: Singer and Actor
Ashley Cain
Best known for: Reality TV star
Uma Jammeh
Best known for: Love Island star
Ginger Johnson
Best known for: Drag Queen
What channel is it on?
Celebrity MasterChef will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Will Gregg Wallace feature?
No. After being sacked by the BBC in June this year following an inquiry into alleged misconduct allegations by production company Banijay, Gregg will not appear on this series, or any future series of the show.
Will John Torode feature?
Although John Torode was sacked by the BBC in July, he will still appear on the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef, due to filming taking place before his dismissal.
John will be joined by food critic Grace Dent for the 2025 series, but he won't appear on any future versions of the show.
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