Start date confirmed for Celebrity MasterChef

Following the success of the show in the past, BBC bosses were quick to renew Celebrity MasterChef for another series, revealing the star-studded line-up back in June, featuring the one and only Diane Carson from The Traitors.

After turning into somewhat of a national treasure, rumours have been rife that 63-year-old Diane could appear on a number of popular reality shows, including both Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother...

It's now been confirmed that Diane will take part in the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef when it returns to the BBC in the coming weeks, alongside the likes of Craig Doyle, Ian ‘H’ Watkins, and Vito Coppola.

Check out the full line-up below:

Katie Attwood, MasterChef Series Editor, says of the new series: “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, added: “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.”

When is Celebrity MasterChef on TV?

The brand new series begins on Tuesday 13th August at 8pm on BBC One, with episodes also airing on Thursday 15th August and Friday 15th August.

What channel is it on?

Celebrity MasterChef will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Who has won the show in the past?

A whole host of famous faces have won the show in the past, inclduing Wynne Evans, Lisa Snowdon, Kadeena Cox, Riyadh Khalaf, Greg Rutherford, John Partridge, Angellica Bell, Alexis Conran, Kimberly Wyatt, Sophie Thompson, Ade Edmondson, Emma Kennedy, Phil Vickery, Lisa Faulkner, Jayne Middlemiss, Liz McClarnon, Nadia Sawalha and Matt Dawson.

How can I watch old series?

Past series of both MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.

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